Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

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The New York Times bestselling debut book of poetry from Lana Del Rey, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass.

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest and not trying to be anything other than what they are and for that reason I’m proud of them, especially because the spirit in which they were written was very authentic.” —Lana Del Rey

Lana’s breathtaking first book solidifies her further as “the essential writer of her times” (The Atlantic). The collection features more than thirty poems, many exclusive to the book: Never to Heaven, The Land of 1,000 Fires, Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving, LA Who Am I to Love You?, Tessa DiPietro, Happy, Paradise Is Very Fragile, Bare Feet on Linoleum, and many more. This beautiful hardcover edition showcases Lana’s typewritten manuscript pages alongside her original photography. The result is an extraordinary poetic landscape that reflects the unguarded spirit of its creator.

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is also brought to life in an unprecedented spoken word audiobook which features Lana Del Rey reading fourteen select poems from the book accompanied by music from Grammy Award–winning musician Jack Antonoff.

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4.9
113 reviews
Megan May
September 30, 2020
Lana is a great poet and songwriter. She should be as appreciated in the literary world as she is in the music industry. Her spoken-word, free formed poetry is original, unique, and sensual. Her imagery is masterful. Well done, lovely book. I do love it. ❤
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Jasmine Sanchez
July 28, 2020
Just listened to LA who am i to love you and i cant wait to get my hardcover of this her voice is amazing as always but the poem is just so raw and you can feel her emotions come through. Lana out did herself, I love it!
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Christopher Repp
July 10, 2020
The most beautiful book of poetry in the world written by the most beautiful woman in the world. My Queen, my heart.
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About the author

Lana Del Rey is an American singer, songwriter, artist, and poet. Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is her first book.

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