Shrouded in mystery and the swirling psychedelic sounds of the Sixties, the Doors have captivated listeners across seven decades. Jim Morrison transformed from rock god to American icon. With each successive generation of fans, the Doors become more transcendent. Yet the band's full significance is buried beneath layers of mythology and folklore. Bob Batchelor combines cultural history, musical and lyrical analysis, and pop-culture mythos to give fresh perspective on a pivotal time.