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Title: No One Here Gets Out Alive by Dann Jerry/Sugarman Hopkins ISBN: 0-446-60228-0 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.27 (84 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: No One Here Gets Out Alive
Comment: No one Here Gets Out Alive is the compelling biography of Jim Morrison, told through the perspective of Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman. Through their unique experiences with Jim Morrison, Hopkins and Sugerman relive his life and philosophical legacy. The story is told through the poetic eye's of Jim Morrison, yet contains many outside analytical references to his behavior and persona. Morrison's essence is brought to life as his magnetic personality is captured through abstract dialog and inspiring stories. Morrison's tragic life is traced back from his childhood to the deeply spiritual awakenings that shaped his monumental life. One of Morrison's early memories was of a graphically depicted car accident in the dessert of New Mexico. Morrison portrays a prophetic Native American entering his soul, thus changing him forever. As Jim Morrison continued discovering himself through college, he became influenced by the new revolution in modern authors like Jack Kerouac and poetry from the Beat generation. However, Jim's ultimate inspiration came from within. The freestyle tone of the book is to the far extreme of non-conventional literature. The imagery provided within Morrison's tales paints an eclectic picture containing the memories Jim created. One who reads this book must step outside mediocrity and become open to a bold perception of the world. No One Here Gets Out Alive is a pivotal view at one of America's great modern poets and is recommended to those who appreciate great minds.
Rating: 5
Summary: Interesting, Well-Assembled.
Comment: "No One Here Gets Out Alive" is always signaled as the definitive biography of Jim Morrison. I see it more as a good read, a very good read. There have been some plausible accusations of serious myth-making taking place in the writing of this book (Ray Manzarek is said to have crossed out "the bad stuff"). James Riordan's "Break On Through" is a better, more-detailed and captivating book in my opinion. But "No One Here Gets Out Alive" plays like what it has been accused of being, a great myth. It is kind of appropriate, considering Morrison is essentially a myth onto himself. His image has not died and the music is still alive and well among the youth (I'm not complaining, hot chicks love "Light My Fire" whenever I put it on). The book is a must for Doors fans, it is a document of the life and times of Morrison, of the era in which he flourished and it celebrates the power and poetry of his songs. It is a neat visual experience in the descriptions of Jim's stage performances and in his primal acts we see a blue-print for the madness we so regularly see in today's rock acts. Reading the book is like reading some kind of modern legend. It is also packed with some great photos of Jim and the band (some album covers are included). The story of The Doors has always been a big epic drenched in excess, insane genius, artistic tenderness and even tragic romance. You can see where all the great songs come from. Jim Morrison was a brilliant artist, his songs are timeless and he was also a fantastic poet capable of creating very captivating images in wonderful songs like "The Crystal Ship" and "End Of The Night," he took us on dark, hypnotic journeys in "The End" and "When The Music's Over" and simply recorded some great music. "No One Here Gets Out Alive" celebrates more the image than the man, and yet is also a fascinating examination of the life. I will never tire of reading Jim's lyrics and hearing The Doors' best songs, "No One Here Gets Out Alive" is a book for fans who feel the same.
Rating: 5
Summary: Absolutely Loved It !!
Comment: I already knew about Jim Morrison and the Doors through their music. Which I really like listening to. And when I found this book at Barnes and Nobles, I was happy to see that they had a biography on Jim Morrisons' life. Because I really like his music and wanted to get to know more about his life. Once I was done with this book, there was so much that I learned about him and everything he went through and experienced. I would recommend this book to anyone who is open minded and likes the doors.
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Title: Riders on the Storm : My Life with Jim Morrison and the Doors by John Densmore ISBN: 0385304471 Publisher: Delta Pub. Date: 01 September, 1991 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Wilderness : The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison by Jim Morrison ISBN: 0679726225 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 17 December, 1989 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Lizard King by Jerry Hopkins ISBN: 0684818663 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 01 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Light My Fire: My Life With the Doors by Ray Manzarek ISBN: 0425170454 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: March, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The American Night : The Writings of Jim Morrison by JIM MORRISON ISBN: 0679734627 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 30 July, 1991 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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