'We were reflecting on our own career as it was happening. It’s not that we were
trend-conscious we were doing exactly what we would have been doing anyway.' - Jim Morrison
'We didn’t sit down and have a meeting to say ‘Hey we want to change the minds of people.’ We
didn’t say it but we enjoyed doing it.' - John Densmore 'The Doors is bigger than any of us
and that only happens once in a lifetime and not to many people. It’s an honour to be one of
The Doors.' - Robby Krieger 'We were just a bunch of psychedelic guys trying to spread the word
and the feel of what it was like to be high in Venice back in the mid-sixties. And boy was it
a good feeling to watch that sun set into the middle of the ocean and feel that peace and to
feel at one with the universe.' - Ray Manzarek Night Divides the Day is the definitive
chronicle of The Doors offering an intimate and richly illustrated exploration of the band’s
legendary journey. Featuring interviews with Robby Krieger and John Densmore and meticulously
sourced archival text from Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek their 50 000-word manuscript comes to
life with a treasure trove of rare unpublished photographs original recording and production
notes and exclusive memorabilia – all drawn from The Doors’ private archives. In this
first-hand account The Doors narrate the band's story from their early days playing local
clubs on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles to the iconic and sometimes infamous moments that
defined their career. From the electrifying release of anthems like ‘Light My Fire’ ‘The End’
and ‘Riders on the Storm’ to the notorious Dinner Key Auditorium performance in Miami Night
Divides the Day captures the essence of The Doors’ meteoric rise and the reverberations they
left in their wake. Featuring new and insightful contributions from a diverse array of artists
including Van Morrison Nile Rodgers Slash Nancy Sinatra and more the book is anchored by a
foreword from Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and an afterword by maestro Gustavo Dudamel.
These unique voices offer fresh perspectives on The Doors’ indelible cultural impact. Granted
unprecedented access to the band’s archives Night Divides the Day is a visual and narrative
feast. The book showcases a stunning personal 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 on the road with
The Doors. In addition rare and invaluable items from the band’s history including vintage
instruments and recording equipment are specially photographed to enrich this kaleidoscopic
portrait of one of rock music’s most legendary bands. Night Divides the Day is the ultimate
account of The Doors capturing their incredible story and enduring legacy in a way that has
never been seen before.
