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The New reviews are here! And just in time for Christmas! Here are reviews on "The Doors Examined", "The Last Stage" and "The Captured Dead" which have recently been posted on Amazon,
The Doors Examined
“…Filled with historical facts and anecdotes, this book goes much further than just simply Doors information, it's a treasure trove of music history and culture ranging over the last 50 years. It ties together connections that I never dreamed existed…” - Amazon Customer
“…This is one of the more objective accounts of the group and their infamous lead singer that I have read. Cherry not only provides interesting and lesser-known anecdotes about the history of the band, he also gives an in-depth perspective of the cultural milieu that gave birth to The Doors and to the era which they were such an integral part of (60s/70s)…” - William Cook, author Blood Related
“…it's nice to open a book in a different format, with a different angle for a change : it's not in sequence, it's a selection of articles grouped thematically that one can read in any order. Vignettes that are as many facets as the snakeskin Jim was referring to in a 1970 interview with Salli Stevenson. Take a look at one of them, and here's another story for you to read. 'The Doors Examined" is also very factual - there's very little room, if any, for the mythology or urban legends. One thing that also makes "The Doors Examined" original is its emphasis on the Doors' legacy in modern culture…” - Dimitri
“Encyclopedia of rare information. I loved learning about who Jim Morrison influenced in ballet,visual arts, and music.Hopefully there will someday be a expanded hardcover of this.Weldon Kees is cited as a influence of Morrison I had not earlier heard about.” - Victoria Nicholson
“I found this book to be a refreshing change from the books typically written about The Doors because Mr. Cherry doesn't just focus on Jim Morrison, but includes the other members as well and the events that they ALL were involved in.” - Tavia
“This book includes some of the author's online writings from his column "The Doors Examiner" along with material seen here for the first time….A huge amount of information is packed into this book…Those new to The Doors' would find this book to be a good starting point. However, there's enough here that even very knowledgeable fans will likely find something new.”- Denise R.
it's a compilation of articles written over time, I believe, and the various sections of the book are laid out in a more encyclopedic form to maximize an easy search for particular tidbits. I thought I knew a lot about the Doors, but, I found a surprising amount of new information in this book, and I found this book sent me 20 or more times to the internet to look up more about influencers and influencees, L.A. bands, photographers, etc. One night I watched an entire feature movie I'd never seen, and last night I spent hours pouring over the websites of famous rock photographers this book directed me to.
"...Best of all, I was hoping to shake off my rather romanticized view of Morrison, hoping to find some of the reality behind the myth, and I think I did..." Tracy Reilly
The Last Stage
“New look at the world of celeb impersonation.This would be a great read for a teenager. The dialogue was very believable and how people speak…” Victoria Nicholson
“I just finished reading this book. I loved it! The story might have been fictional, but it could also be reality. The way Jim told it it was like seeing the world through Micheal Gray's eyes, like living what he was living, having the same experiences. I've gotten lost in a book before, but never actually felt as if I were experiencing what the characters were experiencing.” - Tavia
An absolutely incredible book! Love how the writer brings about a very believable story and truly makes it REAL!…”An Avid Reader
The Captured Dead
“For a short story such as this, which can be read in one sitting, Jim Cherry manages to pack a lot of stuff in. Set in Comancheria, 1874, this novelette blends fact and fiction in a masterful way, where you’ll find: the tortures of the soldier’s human psyche, the atrocious attempted annihilation of the Native Indian, realities of the Civil War, concepts of mysticism and questions about insanity. You’ll also find a damn good little ghost story.” - Harry Whitewolf, author of “The Road to Purification: Hustlers, Hassels, and Hash”, and “Route Number 11: Argentina, Angels, & Alcohol”.
Wonderful story. - Linda
If you're looking for a Christmas present for The Doors fan, the rock fan or the reader in your family all of the books are available at Amazon, and still plenty of time before Christmas to order!
The Doors Examined
“…Filled with historical facts and anecdotes, this book goes much further than just simply Doors information, it's a treasure trove of music history and culture ranging over the last 50 years. It ties together connections that I never dreamed existed…” - Amazon Customer
“…This is one of the more objective accounts of the group and their infamous lead singer that I have read. Cherry not only provides interesting and lesser-known anecdotes about the history of the band, he also gives an in-depth perspective of the cultural milieu that gave birth to The Doors and to the era which they were such an integral part of (60s/70s)…” - William Cook, author Blood Related
“…it's nice to open a book in a different format, with a different angle for a change : it's not in sequence, it's a selection of articles grouped thematically that one can read in any order. Vignettes that are as many facets as the snakeskin Jim was referring to in a 1970 interview with Salli Stevenson. Take a look at one of them, and here's another story for you to read. 'The Doors Examined" is also very factual - there's very little room, if any, for the mythology or urban legends. One thing that also makes "The Doors Examined" original is its emphasis on the Doors' legacy in modern culture…” - Dimitri
“Encyclopedia of rare information. I loved learning about who Jim Morrison influenced in ballet,visual arts, and music.Hopefully there will someday be a expanded hardcover of this.Weldon Kees is cited as a influence of Morrison I had not earlier heard about.” - Victoria Nicholson
“I found this book to be a refreshing change from the books typically written about The Doors because Mr. Cherry doesn't just focus on Jim Morrison, but includes the other members as well and the events that they ALL were involved in.” - Tavia
“This book includes some of the author's online writings from his column "The Doors Examiner" along with material seen here for the first time….A huge amount of information is packed into this book…Those new to The Doors' would find this book to be a good starting point. However, there's enough here that even very knowledgeable fans will likely find something new.”- Denise R.
it's a compilation of articles written over time, I believe, and the various sections of the book are laid out in a more encyclopedic form to maximize an easy search for particular tidbits. I thought I knew a lot about the Doors, but, I found a surprising amount of new information in this book, and I found this book sent me 20 or more times to the internet to look up more about influencers and influencees, L.A. bands, photographers, etc. One night I watched an entire feature movie I'd never seen, and last night I spent hours pouring over the websites of famous rock photographers this book directed me to.
"...Best of all, I was hoping to shake off my rather romanticized view of Morrison, hoping to find some of the reality behind the myth, and I think I did..." Tracy Reilly
The Last Stage
“New look at the world of celeb impersonation.This would be a great read for a teenager. The dialogue was very believable and how people speak…” Victoria Nicholson
“I just finished reading this book. I loved it! The story might have been fictional, but it could also be reality. The way Jim told it it was like seeing the world through Micheal Gray's eyes, like living what he was living, having the same experiences. I've gotten lost in a book before, but never actually felt as if I were experiencing what the characters were experiencing.” - Tavia
An absolutely incredible book! Love how the writer brings about a very believable story and truly makes it REAL!…”An Avid Reader
The Captured Dead
“For a short story such as this, which can be read in one sitting, Jim Cherry manages to pack a lot of stuff in. Set in Comancheria, 1874, this novelette blends fact and fiction in a masterful way, where you’ll find: the tortures of the soldier’s human psyche, the atrocious attempted annihilation of the Native Indian, realities of the Civil War, concepts of mysticism and questions about insanity. You’ll also find a damn good little ghost story.” - Harry Whitewolf, author of “The Road to Purification: Hustlers, Hassels, and Hash”, and “Route Number 11: Argentina, Angels, & Alcohol”.
Wonderful story. - Linda
If you're looking for a Christmas present for The Doors fan, the rock fan or the reader in your family all of the books are available at Amazon, and still plenty of time before Christmas to order!
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