Night Divides The Day: The Doors Anthology

by The Doors

Created in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary, Night Divides the Day opens up The Doors archives like never before. The band’s most definitive book yet presents rare photography, intimate interviews with Robby Krieger and John Densmore, and meticulously sourced archival text from Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek. Joining them are a host of contributors, a foreword by Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, and an afterword by maestro Gustavo Dudamel.

The anthology is presented in a limited edition of only 2,000 numbered box sets, signed by John Densmore and Robby Krieger. Each set includes the 344-page signed edition, a 7” vinyl record with rare demos of "Hello, I Love You” and "Moonlight Drive,” and assorted historical memorabilia.

This is the ultimate account of The Doors, their incredible story and their enduring legacy.

Genres: Biography, Music

343 pages, Hardcover

Published May 13, 2025

Reviews

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I could possibly hope for as a fan. The life of the band in their own words, stories, and new to me photos.

[Sarah Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love, love, love. All the stars.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An awesome look at the doors from beginning to end, and even a little bit about their lives after Jim’s death. Mostly told by the doors themselves, this book puts you right in the middle of their rise to fame. I would have liked more commentary from people outside of the band’s inner circle, but to get so much from Jim himself was surprising and satisfying. I was disappointed to learn that the only biography I know of about Jim - No One Here Gets Out Alive - was largely exaggerated by the authors and Ray Manzarek, who loved amplifying the legend and mystique associated with Jim and the band. Oh well… All the same, this book is a pretty straightforward look at the doors that strips the veneer from the group. I grew up with the doors. They were my dad’s favorite, and Jim’s interests opened me up to many different writers, artists and philosophers. Some of it isn’t worth retaining, but it was formative for me.

[Sal · Rating 5 out of 5]

What else can I say- I'm a fan.