I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel,
you were talking so brave and so sweet,
giving me head on the unmade bed,
while the limousines wait in the street.
Those were the reasons and that was New York,
we were running for the money and the flesh.

I think the first time I heard of Chelsea Hotel and remember it was when I heard Leonard Cohen's Chelsea Hotel #2 for the first time. At least it is the song I always think of when I hear about the hotel. 

This is a photographic collage where the art, the guests and residents and of course the hotel itself are shown. It's a wonderful book for anyone that has ever heard of Chelsea Hotel and wants to step into its world without having to travel there. And, since it's now is under restoration is it even harder to visit the hotel I suppose.

The drawback with this book is that it really should not be an eBook to read. Sometimes when I read books I just feel that it should be a hardback instead, especially when it comes to a book with photographs. I would also have loved to read more about the people that had lived there, their experiences of living years, sometimes decades in Chelsea Hotel. Update: I was just informed by the publisher that this book will be available in a physical format when it is released. And, I thought should mention it in the review. It's a lovely book and it will be even lovelier to read in a physical format. 

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel
you were famous, your heart was a legend.
You told me again you preferred handsome men
but for me you would make an exception.

I received this copy from the publisher through Edelweiss in return for an honest review! Thank you!