Leonard Cohen

“Presented as a series of flashbacks from Cohen’s deathbed, this biography recounts highlights from the life of the legendary songwriter.” —New York Times

“Leonard Cohen: On a Wire illuminates the tumultuous life and career of the musician and poet, from his upbringing in Montreal, literary and musical rise to fame, downfalls, and comeback career.” —Publishers Weekly

“Leonard Cohen was a great man, and Canada is rightly proud of him. 'On A Wire' might make us even more proud. His was a great life and this great book reflects it.” —The Toronto Star

“Girard offers a portrait of the artist as a young and not-so-young man, drawing on Cohen’s creative inspirations, frustrations and personal tragedies.” —The Forward

“[On a Wire] captures Cohen’s essence with insight, sensitivity, narrative innovation and visual flair. [It] can take its place among the front rank of Cohen studies.” —The Montreal Gazette

“Written with details and drawn with rich colours by cartoonist Philippe Girard, Leonard Cohen is an engaging portrait of a cultural icon.” —CBC Books

“Philippe Girard's Leonard Cohen: On a Wire is a finely illustrated graphic novel that captures the essence of the Montreal singer-songwriter and man of the people's life.” —CTV News Montreal

“Quebec cartoonist Philippe Girard’s graphic novel is a satisfying and cogent biography.” —Winnipeg Free Press

“Canadian cartoonist Philippe Girard presents an insightful, concise graphic biography of fellow Canadian, world-renowned musical icon Leonard Cohen.” —Shelf Awareness