A Wished-For Song, Merri Cyr
A Portrait of Jeff Buckley
Revised edition
Like new
A haunting visual memoir of a musical legend just before he slipped beyond reach.
A Wished-For Song: A Portrait of Jeff Buckley brings together photographer Merri Cyr’s intimate images and heartfelt interviews that capture the artist’s brief but luminous presence.
Content & Genre
A compelling mix of photography, oral history, and memoir, set in the final years of Jeff Buckley’s life.
Includes early and rare tour and studio photos, along with voice-filled recollections from friends, management, and collaborators.
Genre: Music Biography, Photographic Memoir, Documentary.
Why this book matters
Experience: Merri Cyr documented Buckley from his debut on Grace through his touring days—her work is steeped in firsthand encounters with the artist.
Expertise: Cyr’s photos are celebrated, having graced album covers and major music publications, testifying to her visual authority in music photography.
Authoritativeness: Includes rare contributions and memories from Buckley’s inner circle, lending credibility and deeper insight.
Trustworthiness: Reviews highlight the book’s emotional balance and Cyr’s respectful portrayal, enhancing its reliability as a tribute.
About the author(s):
Merri Cyr is widely recognized as Jeff Buckley’s official photographer. From shooting the iconic Grace album art to traveling with him on tour, she documented his rise and crafted an abiding visual and emotional legacy. Her sensitive photos and curated interviews make this book both an artistic and biographical touchstone.
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Product information:
Title: A Wished-For Song: A Portrait of Jeff Buckley
Author(s): Merri Cyr (photography and interviews)
Design: Merri Cyr
Publisher: Backbeat Books (Imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation, New York)
ISBN: 9780879309411
Language: English
Binding: Paperback with flaps
Number of pages: 160
Illustrations: Yes—full-color photographs by Merri Cyr
Edition: Revised edition, 2008 paperback (original 2002 hardcover)
Dimensions: 21.5 × 20.0 × 1.2 cm
Weight: ~400 g
Condition: Like new, with only a few small spots inside front flap
Categories: Music Biography, Photography, Jeff Buckley Collectible
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