Stephen Scobie 
Intricate Preparations 
Writing Leonard Cohen

A new collection of essays reflects the scope and reach of Leonard Cohen s influence. Leonard Cohen is a singer who hasn t issued a new album in seven years, a poet who hasn t published a new book for 16 years, and a novelist who hasn t written a new novel for 34 years. Yet he remains a vital presence not only in Canadian literature, but also on the international stage, including the one provided by the internet. This new collection, edited by Stephen Scobie, reflects the scope and reach of Leonard Cohen s influence. It ranges from academic essays that consider the treatment of the