Description:
Unlocks the history and significance of the rock band The Doors in terms of Jim Morrison's published poetry. The book gives us a window into an epic struggle for cultural change, and how it was suppressed.
A great way to get started with Jim's poetry and Doors history.
"Every time I pick up the new edition of Burning the May Tree, I discover a thought or idea about Jim's poetry that strikes me as unique and insightful. Yours is the only book to shine a focused, intelligent and critical light on Morrison's writing."
- Frank Lisciandro, co-editor of Wilderness and The American Night, books of Jim Morrison's posthumously published poetry.
Brief description: Glenn E. Smith is a musician currently residing in western Massachusetts. He plays music for dance jams, performances, festivals, university classes, kids camps, fire circles, and song circles, as well as leading his own improvisational vocal gathering called Vocal Voyagers. More info at www.soundseeds.com.
Review Quotes:
"Every time I pick up the new edition of Burning The May Tree, I discover a thought or idea about Jim's poetry that strikes me as unique and insightful. Yours is the only book to shine a focused, intelligent and critical light on Morrison's writing."
- Frank Lisciandro, co-editor of Wilderness and The American Night, books of Jim Morrison's posthumously published poetry.
Co-producer of the Grammy-nominated album An American Prayer.
Author of the Doors-related books: Morrison: A Feast of Friends, An Hour for Magic, Jim Morrison: Diario Fotografico, and Jim Morrison: Friends Gathered Together.
Editor of the film Feast of Friends. Writer and producer of the film HWY: An American Pastoral. Writer for the documentary film Dawn's Highway.