Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is a captivating book written by the talented Lana Del Rey. Published by Simon & Schuster in 2020, this book is a unique blend of poetry and prose that will leave you mesmerized. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it defies conventional categories and instead takes you on a journey through the mind of the author. The book is as enigmatic and intriguing as its title suggests, inviting readers into a world where reality and fantasy merge. If you're a fan of Lana Del Rey's music, you'll find the same haunting beauty and raw emotion in her writing. This book is a testament to her creative prowess, and a must-read for anyone who appreciates art that pushes boundaries. Simon & Schuster are proud to be the publishers of this unique piece of literature.

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.