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Imagine: John Lennon

by Andrew Solt (Author), Sam Egan (Author), Yoko Ono (Author),
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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  1. ISBN-10
    0026309106
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0026309103
  3. Publisher
    Macmillan Pub Co
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1989
  5. Language
    English
  6. Print length
    255 pages
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In this pictorial biography of John Lennon, which includes 250-plus photos accompanied by quotes (Lennon's own and those of people who knew him) Lennon is all but canonized. We see him as a boy in his school uniform; as a teenage performer with George and Paul; with his first wife, Cynthia, and with their son, Julian; also with his and Yoko's son, Sean. There are snaps of Lennon on holiday with Ringo; Lennon playing pool and guitar; shots of the Beatles on stage with Ed Sullivan and practicing TM with the Maharishi; depictions of John and Yoko in bed, in studios and at home, in New York, London and Paris. The book deceivingly attempts to gentrify an iconoclastic, controversial, working-class hero and the counterculture he espoused, smoothing out the rough spotsand it is also the "exclusive tie-in to the major Warner Bros. motion picture of the same name," written and directed by the authors. 250,000 first printing; first serial to Rolling Stone; Literary Guild featured alternate
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Baird, daughter of John Lennon's mother Julia and her second husband, has written a memoir that comes as a revelation. She describes the warm, close-knit relationships in Lennon's extended family and his frequent visits to his extraordinary mother, who painted, sang, played banjo, and helped John learn the guitar but tragically died young. (Lennon lived at the time with his Aunt Mimi.) Baird thus presents a side of Lennon kept hidden from a public that usually saw only his outrageous creativity. Particularly revealing is her account of John's reaching back to his Liverpool family in his later years. A more penetrating book than Cynthia Lennon's A Twist of Lennon (Avon, 1986). Based on Lennon's personal archives, which Yoko Ono has opened for the first time, Imagine: John Lennon is the most personal, evocative portrait of Lennon yet produced in picture-book format. Family snapshots are combined with the works of major photographers and complemented by commentary from Lennon and the friends and family closest to him. Companion to a film by David Wolper that is being released simultaneously, Imagine would have had greater impact and depth had it not relied so heavily on the film but instead developed a more comprehensive text. Still, it is a powerful book, and the film may create heavy demand. Both books are highly recommended. This is the season for Lennon: Morrow published Albert Goldman's The Lives of John Lennon in September. Ed. Daniel J. Lombardo, The Jones Lib., Inc., Amherst, Mass.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Pub Co (January 1, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0026309106
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0026309103
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.25 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Great Lennon book
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Great Lennon book
Before buying any Lennon bio book (by Fred Seaman, Ray Coleman, or whoever you want), you SHOULD HAVE THIS ONE!Why? Because is beautiful!! the paper quality is great, the pressing and printing is nice, the content is really complete (covers lennon's childhood til a bit after his death), the pictures are carefully selected... it's quite big so the pictures seems to talk you (like that one that was the cover of "Lennon Collection" that was taken on 12.08.80 and is at the beginning of this book).-Yes, it is an official release,so JL looks a bit of "too good to be true", but it's still a book you should have...if you find it used is a bargain (it has it's original price 39.99 in 1988)-
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lennon book
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012
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Before buying any Lennon bio book (by Fred Seaman, Ray Coleman, or whoever you want), you SHOULD HAVE THIS ONE!
Why? Because is beautiful!! the paper quality is great, the pressing and printing is nice, the content is really complete (covers lennon's childhood til a bit after his death), the pictures are carefully selected... it's quite big so the pictures seems to talk you (like that one that was the cover of "Lennon Collection" that was taken on 12.08.80 and is at the beginning of this book).

-Yes, it is an official release,so JL looks a bit of "too good to be true", but it's still a book you should have...
if you find it used is a bargain (it has it's original price 39.99 in 1988)-
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lennon book
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012
Before buying any Lennon bio book (by Fred Seaman, Ray Coleman, or whoever you want), you SHOULD HAVE THIS ONE!
Why? Because is beautiful!! the paper quality is great, the pressing and printing is nice, the content is really complete (covers lennon's childhood til a bit after his death), the pictures are carefully selected... it's quite big so the pictures seems to talk you (like that one that was the cover of "Lennon Collection" that was taken on 12.08.80 and is at the beginning of this book).

-Yes, it is an official release,so JL looks a bit of "too good to be true", but it's still a book you should have...
if you find it used is a bargain (it has it's original price 39.99 in 1988)-
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P. Caponigro
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect birthday gift for a Beatles fan.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2009
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I bought this book for my favorite Brother-in-law. He is a die hard Beatles fan. The book arrived before promised and in perfect condition.

I own a copy of this book and I was so happy to extend the pleasure of the contents in this book to my brother-in-law.

John Lennon was our favorite Beatle and his life was ended way too early. Unlike some legends it was at the hands of a maniac not self inflicted as recent very wonderful and talented performers. May God let them all rest in peace now.
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Joyce L. Woods
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book on Lennon's life !
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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Really enjoyed this book . Any John Lennon fan would really enjoy it. Lots of photos depicting all phases of his life .
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Diane
1.0 out of 5 stars Arrived damaged. Had to return.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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There was a deep and long rip between the front cover and first page. The possibility of damage was not discussed in the description. A really unpleasant transaction.
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Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Super interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
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Everything that I "Imagined."
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Art Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars A Big, Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2000
The perfect coffee-table book for fans of John Lennon and his music. Lots of lovely photos and illustrations, plus commentary from Lennon & those closest to him. Includes a very useful chronology & dscography. Highly recommended, as is the film upon which it is based.
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RingoS1@aol.com
5.0 out of 5 stars One awesome book!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 1998
This is among one of the best books covering extensive pictures and personal stories about the one and only John Lennon. I recomend this book to anyone who loves Lennon as much as I do!
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J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book - nicely chosen text and pics
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2024
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Not so much text but enough to make it interesting. The author selected the text well, and the photos. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. A great chronology of events at the back of the book - simple but surprisingly I've not seen anyone else do it.
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