The Lords and the New Creatures

This is one of my favorite Jim Morrison books! I feel he reveals more about himself in this book. I feel he is referring to past lives in this book! It’s definitely a must read!

I’ve always had an appreciation of poetry, but I didn’t read it outside of the school curriculum. Morrison’s The Lords and The New Creatures, is the first book of poetry that I read and recited. I knew Jim Morrison was the lead singer for the Doors, but I didn’t know he had poetry published. In 1987 I was listening to everything from Pop to Reggae and Rap to Classic Rock. However, I was always intrigued with the Doors. Aptly, put, it was the lyrics and Morrison's enigmatic persona, completely different. The Lords Notes on Visions is a free verse collection of poems based on the art and method of cinema. From the synopsis on the back of the book, Morrison describes his self-published volume as “a thesis on film aesthetics.” The following are some of Morrison’s poems: Urge to come to terms with the “Outside,” by absorbing, interiorizing it. I won’t come out, you must come in to me. Into my womb-garden where I peer out. Where I can construct a universe within the skull, to rival the real. Film confers a kind of spurious eternity The eye looks vulgar Inside its ugly shell. Come out in the open In all of your Brilliance. In the womb we are all blind cave fish. When play dies it becomes the Game. When sex dies it becomes Climax. The Lords Notes on Visions is a montage of people at play; sex at play. Imagery and the reel of imagination are versed in meticulous words. Morrison is the director with his free verse; we watch his words in the labyrinth arrangement of seats in a theater. Jim Morrison is the alchemist for spectacle and spectator. The Lords and The New Creatures – Jim Morrison, Published 1971 Book Review: OrangePostman .com

I got this as a gift for a friend. She said it was a great read and that she is keeping it for her collection.

Jim was one of the best I visited his grave in Paris

I bought this because I'm quite the fan of Morrison, and I have a project on my favorite poet for English - so I thought to myself, "why not do it on Jim Morrison? His American Prayer stuff was epic!". While the Lords and New Creatures is generally pretty awesome, and includes quite a few really good poems (especially concerning Jim and film), it has its flaws. Specifically, a hefty amount of the poems are single line aphorisms that are given an entire page to themselves, which gives the false impression that this honestly short collection is the size of a full novel. While that fact is a bit disappointing, the Lords and New Creatures is still a good buy.

This was purchased to replace one that had gone missing. It completes my collection. Even if you don't like The Doors music, you should check out Jim Morrison's poetry.

I love anything Jim Morrison and his poems are so thought provoking. I highly recommend to anyone who loves Jim or to anyone wanting to learn about Jim. I feel it gives you a little glimpse into that beautiful mind of his.

The only authorized examples of Morrison's poetry were issued in 1969 as private limited editions of only 100 copies each. Later American editions became essential reading, not only for fans of The Doors but for all with an interest in contemporary American verse. The Lords and The New Creatures are an important appendix to the breathtaking music Jim left behind. Great Poetry book done by a great american poet! Fall down. Strange gods arrive in fast enemy poses. Their shirts are soft marrying cloth and hair together. All along their arms ornaments conceal veins bluer than blood pretending welcome. Soft lizard eyes connect. Their soft drained insect cries erect new fear, where fears reign. The rustling of sex against their skin. The wind withdraws all sound. Stamp your witness on the punished ground. Buy this book! I highly recommend it!

Sempre gostei da música dos Doors, e o Morrison era o cara que as escrevia. Uma vez li sua biografia e fiquei interessado em conhecer os poemas e os outros escritos dele. Somente agora pude comprar, e não me arrependi. A edição é boa e a entrega foi rápida.

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Thanks! Excellent book!

Caotico, insensato, apocalittico e (dis)integrato come pochi altri autori, con dei lampi d'insospettata profondità: <<The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death>>.

Was at my door within 3 days. Extremely happy with my purchase!