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The Doors by The Doors, Henry Rollins, Ben Fong-Torres, Perry Farrell

The Doors

by The Doors, Henry Rollins, Ben Fong-Torres, Perry Farrell

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  • Nov 2006, 304 pages
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An essential companion for fans of the Doors: a comprehensive collection of their lyrics, including live material and the posthumously issued poetry album by Jim Morrison, An American Prayer. The compilation also contains rare photographs, brought together by Danny Sugerman.

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"This understated work further elucidates this iconic band." - PW.
"For casual and hard-core fans alike, the present work is an engaging effort, replete with unreleased gems from the band's archives" - Library Journal.

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