Book of Longing
<p>Internationally celebrated for his writing and his music, Leonard Cohen is one of the legendary writers, performers, and most consistently daring artists of our time. <em>Book of Longing</em> is his dazzling new collection of poetry -- twenty years in the making -- written on southern California's Mount Baldy and in Los Angeles, Montreal, and Mumbai. Following his highly acclaimed 1984 publication, <em>Book of Mercy</em>, and containing Cohen's own playful and provocative line drawings, <em>Book of Longing</em> brings together all the elements that have elevated Leonard Cohen's artistry to worldwide recognition.</p>