<p> Internationally celebrated for his writing and his music, Leonard Cohen is one of the legendary writers, performers, and most consistently daring artists of our time. <i>Book of Longing</i> is his dazzling new collection of poetry -- twenty years in the making -- written on southern California's Mount Baldy and in Los Angeles, Montreal, and Mumbai. Following his highly acclaimed 1984 publication, <i>Book of Mercy</i>, and containing Cohen's own playful and provocative line drawings, <i>Book of Longing</i> brings together all the elements that have elevated Leonard Cohen's artistry to worldwide recognition. </p>