John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band

Name: John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500023433
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By John Lennon and Yoko Ono

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John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band provides an intimate exploration of the groundbreaking collaborative album created by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It delves into the personal and artistic journey of the duo during the making of the album, offering insights into the creative process, themes, and the influential relationship between the iconic couple. This book also features interviews, photographs, and archival materials, enriching the cultural context and significance of their work.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the creative partnership between John Lennon and Yoko Ono, especially their work on the avant-garde album Plastic Ono Band. It's a deep dive into their artistic journey, filled with insights and personal reflections from the artists themselves. Perfect for fans of music, art, and cultural history.

John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band

The definitive exploration of John Lennon’s first major solo album after the break-up of the Beatles.

The definitive exploration of John Lennon's first major solo album after the break-up of the Beatles

Description

Described by Lennon as 'the best thing I've ever done', and widely regarded by critics as his best solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released alongside the remarkable Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band on 11 December 1970.

With first-hand commentary by John & Yoko, members of the Plastic Ono Band, and other key figures in their lives, this incisive volume is packed with evocative and revealing letters, artworks, and photographs. It offers new insights into the raw emotions and open mindset of Lennon after his marriage to Ono and the break-up of the Beatles.

Following their wedding in March 1969, Lennon and Ono decided that their future musical endeavours should be credited to a conceptual vehicle, the Plastic Ono Band. The band featured an ever-changing line-up of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Ringo Starr, Alan White, George Harrison, Billy Preston, and Jim Keltner, all of whom played live with Lennon and Ono, and contributed to their recordings.

The fearless honesty that John & Yoko inspired in one another in their search for truth, meaning, and peace had a huge impact on Lennon's songwriting. This resulted in the creation of tracks that are intensely personal and unlike anything previously heard in popular music, including 'Mother', 'Working Class Hero', and 'God'.

This book takes those lyrics as a starting point and explores Lennon's life, relationships, and worldview during this transformative period.

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John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band is lauded as a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of contemporary culture, capturing the essence of its time with impressive depth. The book is celebrated for its detailed and handsome presentation, providing an intimate look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's collaborative creativity. It serves as a rich compendium, filled with photos, lyrics, and memorabilia, offering a similar appeal to Lennon enthusiasts as The Beatles Anthology did to broader fans.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500023433

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 750 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 308.0mm

Weight: 2080g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture John Lennon Non-Fiction Yoko Ono

About the Author

John Lennon (1940-1980) was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. Yoko Ono is a globally renowned multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and activist. She married John Lennon in 1969 and became his creative partner and muse. She continues to work to preserve his legacy, funding, among other projects, Strawberry Fields in Manhattan's Central Park, the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Iceland and the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' campaign.