The Flame: Poems Notebooks Lyrics Drawings

Book overview Description Editorial Reviews A Stirring Mosaic of Leonard Cohen: Poet, Lyricist and ArtistDive into The Flame, a profound exploration of the celebrated poet and musician, Leonard Cohen.

This final work, hailed as a top read by Vogue, TIME, and The Washington Post, offers a rich blend of his life'’s work, sure to ignite the imagination of Cohen’’s enduring fans and newcomers alike.With his works spanning generations and continents, Cohen is a remarkable figure who continues to captivate audiences―his ground trodden upon by “very, very few” (Bono).The Flame provides a deeply personal view of Cohen, weaving a vivid tapestry of poems, diary excerpts, lyrics, and intimate hand-drawn self-portraits.

This trailblazing collection presents a multi- faceted view of a life lived passionately.“This volume contains my father’'s final efforts as a poet,” writes Cohen’'s son, Adam Cohen, in his foreword.

“It was what he was staying alive to do, his sole breathing purpose at the end.”Whether you’re a lyricist, musician, or a Cohen devotee, The Flame is a glowing tribute to Leonard Cohen that’s sure to inspire and captivate.