A Good Biography of Leonard Cohen

[GraceC]

Forgive me if this subject has been addressed here. If it has, I couldn't find the thread. I am wondering if anyone has read a good biography of Mr. Cohen. I found a couple mentioned at Amazon but the reviews were poor. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[LisaLCFan]

I would suggest Various Positions: A Life of LC by Ira Nadel. I thought that it was enjoyable and informative, and certainly the best of the few bios that I've read.

I also really enjoyed a book called The Song of Leonard Cohen by Harry Rasky. Rasky was a film-maker who made a film of Leonard in 1979, and this book recounts some of the discussions he had with Leonard, and provides a more personal look at LC than a bio might.

Enjoy whatever you get!

[GraceC]

I would suggest Various Positions: A Life of LC by Ira Nadel. I thought that it was enjoyable and informative, and certainly the best of the few bios that I've read.

I also really enjoyed a book called The Song of Leonard Cohen by Harry Rasky. Rasky was a film-maker who made a film of Leonard in 1979, and this book recounts some of the discussions he had with Leonard, and provides a more personal look at LC than a bio might.

Enjoy whatever you get!

Thank you so much. I appreciate your taking time to answer. I'll get those books.

[John Etherington]

Hi Grace,

"Various Positions" by Ira Nadel is my personal favourite so far, but I'm very much looking forward to Sylvie Simmon's new biography, which is being published later this year:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_nos ... &x=17&y=20

All good things, John E