Book excerpt: "The Collected Works of Jim Morrison"

"The Collected Works of Jim Morrison," published by Harper Design, is a new anthology featuring poetry, lyrics, artwork and journals by the frontman of The Doors, Jim Morrison (1943-1971).

In addition to a nearly-600-page book compiled from materials in the Jim Morrison Archive, Harper is also releasing a CD/digital download audio version that contains recorded performances of Morrison's works by Patti Smith, Oliver Ray, Liz Phair and Tom Robbins, among others. The audio book also features, available for the first time, Morrison's final poetry reading, recorded at the Village Recorder in West Los Angeles on December 8, 1970 – his 27th birthday.