--- product_id: 5948749 title: "The Lords and the New Creatures" price: "243 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/5948749-the-lords-and-the-new-creatures store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 1971 original edition First published poetry volume Cult classic with 4.7⭐ rating The Lords and the New Creatures **Price:** 243 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock the raw poetry of a rock legend—where words become a cultural revolution. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lords and the New Creatures - **How much does it cost?** 243 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/5948749-the-lords-and-the-new-creatures) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A Cinematic Poetic Journey:** Morrison’s free verse acts as a film director’s montage—immersing you in vivid, surreal imagery. - • **Iconic Lizard King Persona:** Experience the enigmatic voice behind The Doors’ legendary performances in poetic form. - • **Timeless Cultural Artifact:** Own a piece of 1970s counterculture history with Morrison’s debut poetry collection. - • **Raw & Unfiltered Expression:** Dive into Morrison’s intense exploration of society’s dark edges—sex, fame, death, and rebellion. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Beloved:** Join 800+ readers who rate this cult classic 4.7 stars for its provocative and visionary content. ## Overview The Lords and the New Creatures is Jim Morrison’s first published volume of poetry, originally released in 1971. This cult classic offers an intense, erotic, and enigmatic glimpse into the late 1960s counterculture through Morrison’s free verse, exploring themes of drugs, fame, sex, and death. Celebrated for its raw honesty and cinematic style, it remains a must-read for fans of The Doors and poetry enthusiasts alike. ## Description Originally published as two separate volumes in 1969, Jim Morrison’s first published volume of poetry gives a revealing glimpse of an era and the man whose songs and savage performances have left an indelible impression on our culture. Intense, erotic, and enigmatic, Jim Morrison’s persona is as riveting now as the lead singer/composer “Lizard King” was during The Doors’ peak in the late sixties. His fast life and mysterious death remain controversial even to this day. The Lords and the New Creatures , Morrison’s first published volume of poetry, is an uninhibited exploration of society’s dark side—drugs, sex, fame, and death—captured in sensual, seething images. Here, Morrison gives a revealing glimpse at an era and at the man whose songs and savage performances have left their indelible impression on our culture. Review: Love ❤️ - This is one of my favorite Jim Morrison books! I feel he reveals more about himself in this book. I feel he is referring to past lives in this book! It’s definitely a must read! Review: I’ve always had an appreciation of poetry, but I ... - I’ve always had an appreciation of poetry, but I didn’t read it outside of the school curriculum. Morrison’s The Lords and The New Creatures, is the first book of poetry that I read and recited. I knew Jim Morrison was the lead singer for the Doors, but I didn’t know he had poetry published. In 1987 I was listening to everything from Pop to Reggae and Rap to Classic Rock. However, I was always intrigued with the Doors. Aptly, put, it was the lyrics and Morrison's enigmatic persona, completely different. The Lords Notes on Visions is a free verse collection of poems based on the art and method of cinema. From the synopsis on the back of the book, Morrison describes his self-published volume as “a thesis on film aesthetics.” The following are some of Morrison’s poems: Urge to come to terms with the “Outside,” by absorbing, interiorizing it. I won’t come out, you must come in to me. Into my womb-garden where I peer out. Where I can construct a universe within the skull, to rival the real. Film confers a kind of spurious eternity The eye looks vulgar Inside its ugly shell. Come out in the open In all of your Brilliance. In the womb we are all blind cave fish. When play dies it becomes the Game. When sex dies it becomes Climax. The Lords Notes on Visions is a montage of people at play; sex at play. Imagery and the reel of imagination are versed in meticulous words. Morrison is the director with his free verse; we watch his words in the labyrinth arrangement of seats in a theater. Jim Morrison is the alchemist for spectacle and spectator. The Lords and The New Creatures – Jim Morrison, Published 1971 Book Review: OrangePostman .com ## Features - 1971 Original Touchstone. wraps ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #68,789 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #266 in American Poetry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 800 Reviews | ## Images ![The Lords and the New Creatures - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pe00kvw8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love ❤️ *by K***A on May 3, 2026* This is one of my favorite Jim Morrison books! I feel he reveals more about himself in this book. I feel he is referring to past lives in this book! It’s definitely a must read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve always had an appreciation of poetry, but I ... *by O***N on December 7, 2014* I’ve always had an appreciation of poetry, but I didn’t read it outside of the school curriculum. Morrison’s The Lords and The New Creatures, is the first book of poetry that I read and recited. I knew Jim Morrison was the lead singer for the Doors, but I didn’t know he had poetry published. In 1987 I was listening to everything from Pop to Reggae and Rap to Classic Rock. However, I was always intrigued with the Doors. Aptly, put, it was the lyrics and Morrison's enigmatic persona, completely different. The Lords Notes on Visions is a free verse collection of poems based on the art and method of cinema. From the synopsis on the back of the book, Morrison describes his self-published volume as “a thesis on film aesthetics.” The following are some of Morrison’s poems: Urge to come to terms with the “Outside,” by absorbing, interiorizing it. I won’t come out, you must come in to me. Into my womb-garden where I peer out. Where I can construct a universe within the skull, to rival the real. Film confers a kind of spurious eternity The eye looks vulgar Inside its ugly shell. Come out in the open In all of your Brilliance. In the womb we are all blind cave fish. When play dies it becomes the Game. When sex dies it becomes Climax. The Lords Notes on Visions is a montage of people at play; sex at play. Imagery and the reel of imagination are versed in meticulous words. Morrison is the director with his free verse; we watch his words in the labyrinth arrangement of seats in a theater. Jim Morrison is the alchemist for spectacle and spectator. The Lords and The New Creatures – Jim Morrison, Published 1971 Book Review: OrangePostman .com ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book *by J***N on August 7, 2026* I'm a big doors music and jim Morrison fan.i like reading his poetry if you will, makes you think of how you interpret his words. I've only had this book but only read 30 pages as I spend longer time thinking about he's really saying ## Frequently Bought Together - The Lords and the New Creatures - Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison, Volume 1 - The American Night: The Writings of Jim Morrison, Vol. 2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/5948749-the-lords-and-the-new-creatures](https://www.desertcart.no/products/5948749-the-lords-and-the-new-creatures) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*