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In His Own Write

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In His Own Write by John Lennon is a whimsical collection of short stories, poems, and surreal illustrations, offering a glimpse into Lennon's unique and playful imagination. It's a blend of humour, wordplay, and nonsensical narratives, reflecting his distinctive wit and artistic perspective. This book showcases Lennon's literary creativity, blending absurdity with charm.
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The book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky humour and inventive wordplay, as it offers a glimpse into John Lennon's surreal world. With its whimsical stories and drawings, it's perfect for fans of Lennon’s unique artistic expression outside his music.

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In His Own Write

John Lennon's literary debut back in print to mark its 50th Anniversary.

John Lennon's literary debut back in print to mark its 50th Anniversary

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ABOUT THE AWFUL

I was bored on the 9th of Octover 1940 when, I believe, the Nasties were still booming us led by Madalf Heatlump (Who only had one). Anyway they didn't get me. I attended to varicous schools in Liddypol. And still didn't pass—much to my Aunties supplies. As a member of the most publified Beatles my and (P, G, and R's) records might seem funnier to some than this book, but as far as I'm conceived this correction of short writty is the most wonderfoul larf I've ever ready.

In His Own Write is John Lennon's literary debut, a book of stories, drawings and poems that was first published in 1964 to great critical acclaim and became a phenomenon, selling over 600,000 copies in the UK alone and revealing a hitherto unseen side to Lennon's artistic output and talent.

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John Lennon's In His Own Write is celebrated for its playful and zany style, reminiscent of Edward Lear yet distinctly unique. The book is filled with clever wordplay and humour, akin to a rock-inspired Lewis Carroll. It features marvellous illustrations that add to its offbeat charm, promising to elicit laughter from readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782115403

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 December 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Paul McCartney

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 183.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 80

About the Author

John Lennon is one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century, a musician, singer and songwriter of extraordinary popularity and influence who was tragically murdered in December 1980. Whilst the Beatles, the band with which he is most associated, only existed for eight years they transformed the face and sound of the Sixties and their body of work is the most listened to and covered in the history of popular music.

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