{"title":"Francis Mus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Mus\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate intersections of art, music, and cultural history, offering readers insightful reflections on creative legacies. His work often delves into the complex emotional and societal landscapes shaped by influential figures, blending biography with cultural criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking narratives that illuminate the darker and more enigmatic aspects of artistic lives. With a focus on the Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Mus’s writing invites contemplation on how art shapes and is shaped by broader human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-demons-of-leonard-cohen-by-francis-mus-9780776631202","title":"The Demons of Leonard Cohen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'With my jingle in your brain, allow the Bridge to arch again'. How are we to understand Leonard Cohen's plea? Who speaks to whom in this oeuvre spanning six decades? Francis Mus considers the different guises or 'demons' that the Canadian singer-songwriter assumes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide international circulation of Cohen's work has resulted in a partial severing with the context of its creation. Much of it has filtered through the public image forged by the artist and his critics in concerts, interviews and reflective texts. Consequently, \u003cem\u003eThe Demons of Leonard Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e is less a biography than a reception study, supplemented with extensive archival research, unpublished documents, and interviews with colleagues and privileged witnesses. At the same time, this book sheds new light on the dynamic of a comprehensive oeuvre spanning a period of sixty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599397765356,"sku":"9780776631202","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780776631202-the-demons-of-leonard-cohen.jpg?v=1777976355"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/francis-mus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}