This book tells Cohen's entire, fascinating story. From his years growing up in Quebec in a middle class Jewish family, through a decade as a budding poet and author - following the publication of his first collection in 1956 - his relocation to NYC and entry into the world of folk and rock [at the age of 37] and his successful career as a singer-songwriter whose own recordings have regularly competed with versions by other vocalists. The story continues through the Cohen revival and the wholly unexpected position he found himself in, in December 2008, when 2 cover versions of the song with which this book shares a title competing for the coveted UK Christmas Number one single spot. The book goes on to include details of his newest material - his first for a decade - currently being recorded alongside more live performances.

This work includes many new interviews with key Cohen associates, brand new research and the most updated material available.

Leonard Cohen has attracted a completely new generation of fans over the past two years, thanks to some high profile UK gigs at the O2 and at summer festivals [including a stunning Glastonbury appearance in July '08].

He achieved his first credit as a top 10 composer in December 2008 in style, when his song 'Hallelujah' occupied both the UK's Christmas Number One and Number Two spots in different versions.

There has not been a new Leonard Cohen biography published since 1998.

Leonard Cohen is currently recording material for a proposed new record to be released, allegedly, during 2010