Night Divides The Day

Night Divides the Day is the definitive chronicle of The Doors, offering an intimate and richlyillustrated exploration of the band's legendary journey. Featuring interviews with Robby Kriegerand John Densmore and meticulously sourced archival text from Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek,this 50,000-word, 344-page manuscript comes to life with a treasure trove of rare, unpublished photographs,exclusive memorabilia and intricate recording and production notes all drawn from The Doors'personal archives and private collections.

In this deeply intimate narrative, the band members recount their evolution from their early days playing localclubs on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles to the iconic, and sometimes infamous, moments that defined theircareer. From the electrifying release of anthems like 'Light My Fire', 'The End' and 'Riders on the Storm', to thenotorious Dinner Key Auditorium performance in Miami, the book captures the essence of their meteoric riseand the cultural impact they left in their wake.

Featuring new and insightful contributions from a diverse array of artists, including Van Morrison, NileRodgers, Slash, Nancy Sinatra and more, the book is anchored by a foreword from Nirvana bassist KristNovoselic and an afterword by maestro Gustavo Dudamel. These unique voices offer fresh perspectives on TheDoors' influence and legacy.

Granted unprecedented access to the band's archives, Night Divides the Day is a visual and narrative feast. Thebook showcases a stunning collection of historical artifacts childhood photographs, handwritten song lyrics,poster art, movie stills and previously unseen album cover outtakes. Images of the band in the recording studio,along with work from celebrated photographers and trusted insiders, transport readers behind the scenes and onthe road with The Doors.

In addition, rare and invaluable items from the band's history, including vintage instruments and recordingequipment, are specially photographed to enrich this kaleidoscopic portrait of one of rock music's mostlegendary bands.

Night Divides the Day is the ultimate account of The Doors, capturing their incredible story and enduringlegacy in a way that has never been seen before.

About the Author

When The Doors formed in 1965, it would lead to a string of hit singles and albums that would become stone classics, but also something much bigger – a new and deeper relationship between creators and audience. Refusing to be mere entertainers, the Los Angeles quartet relentlessly challenged, confronted and inspired their fans, leaping headfirst into the heart of darkness. Though they've had scores of imitators, there's never been another band quite like them. And 60 years since their formation, The Doors' music and legacy are more influential than ever.

With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerising power of singer Jim Morrison's poetry and presence, The Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.

Morrison's mystical command of the frontman role may be the iconic heart of The Doors, but the group's extraordinary power would hardly have been possible without the virtuosic keyboard tapestries of Ray Manzarek, the gritty, expressive fretwork of guitarist Robby Krieger and the supple, dynamically rich grooves of drummer John Densmore. From baroque art-rock to jazz- infused pop to gutbucket blues, the band's instrumental triad could navigate any musical territory with aplomb – and all three contributed mightily as songwriters.