Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

Lana Del Rey's much-anticipated debut poetry book, "Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass," marks a significant moment in her career as a writer. The title poem, "Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass," was the first of many that Lana crafted. Some poems flowed to her in complete form, ready to be dictated and typed, while others demanded meticulous attention to detail, word by word, to achieve perfection. These poems are a mix of the eclectic and the honest, each presented with a raw authenticity that makes Lana proud of her work. The Atlantic has praised her as 'the essential writer of her times,' and this book further cements that status.The collection is richly diverse, offering over thirty poems, several unique to this volume, including titles like "Never to Heaven," "The Land of 1,000 Fires," "Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving," "LA Who Am I to Love You?," and "Happy." Others in the collection are "Paradise Is Very Fragile," "Bare Feet on Linoleum," among others. This exquisite hardcover edition not only features Lana's typewritten manuscript pages but also showcases her original photography, creating a distinct poetic landscape that captures her unfiltered spirit. Additionally, the book is available as an innovative spoken word audiobook, with Lana Del Rey herself reading fourteen selected poems, enriched by music from Grammy Award-winning artist Jack Antonoff.