Being John Lennon

Name: Being John Lennon
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SKU: 9781474606820
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By Ray Connolly

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Being John Lennon by Ray Connolly is a compelling biography that delves into the life of John Lennon, providing a nuanced portrait of the iconic musician. The book traverses his tumultuous journey through fame, music, and personal struggles, offering insight into his complex personality and enduring legacy. Through vivid storytelling, Connolly explores Lennon's profound impact on culture and his enduring influence on the world.
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by the life and mind of one of music's most iconic figures. It provides an in-depth look at the personal and professional complexities of this legendary artist, offering insight into his creative journey and the turbulent times that shaped him. Whether you're a fan of his music or interested in a nuanced historical perspective, this biography captures the essence of a transformative cultural influence.

Being John Lennon

An intimate yet unsparing biography of one of the greatest and most mythologised musicians of the twentieth century.

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John Lennon was a rock star, a school clown, a writer, a wit, an iconoclast, a sometime peace activist and finally an eccentric millionaire. He was also a Beatle—his plain-speaking and impudent rejection of authority catching, and eloquently articulating, the group's moment in history.

Chronicling a famously troubled life, Being John Lennon analyses the contradictions in the singer-songwriter's creative and destructive personality.

Drawing on many interviews and conversations with Lennon, his first wife Cynthia and second Yoko Ono, as well as his girlfriend May Pang and song-writing partner Paul McCartney, Ray Connolly unsparingly reassesses the chameleon nature of the perpetually dissatisfied star who just couldn't stop reinventing himself.

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Ray Connolly's biography presents an intimate and nuanced portrayal of John Lennon, highlighting his complexity and continual reinvention. The narrative is both dramatic and honest, offering fresh insights into Lennon's character. Reviewers consistently praise the book for its balanced perspective, capturing Lennon as neither saint nor sinner, but as a fascinating and multifaceted individual.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474606820

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 464

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Ray Connolly

About the Author

RAY CONNOLLY is a journalist, novelist and award-winning screenwriter who has also written television series, films and documentaries as well as several radio plays and short stories. The author of Being Elvis: A Lonely Life, he contributes regularly to the Daily Mail, having also written for the London Evening Standard, the Sunday Times, The Times, the Observer and the Daily Telegraph. He is married, has three children and lives in London.

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