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Told in revelatory detail, this is the definitive exploration of the writing, recording, and release of John Lennon's celebrated fourth solo album Mind Games. Described by Yoko Ono as 'ahead of its time', Mind Games is a breakthrough album from John Lennon, in which he employs...
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Told in revelatory detail, this is the definitive exploration of the writing, recording, and release of John Lennon's celebrated fourth solo album Mind Games.
Described by Yoko Ono as 'ahead of its time', Mind Games is a breakthrough album from John Lennon, in which he employs a Plastic Ono Band comprising the cream of the crop of New York session musicians— a fan favourite that remains a cult classic ever since its first release on 29 October 1973.
This insightful and beautiful book presents handwritten lyrics, letters, and artworks by Lennon and Ono, along with previously unseen photography. These are paired with their firsthand commentary about the lyrics, songs, and album artwork, as well as contributions from the musicians, friends, engineers, and key figures involved in the making of this landmark album.
Mind Games was the product of an exceptionally turbulent time for the Lennons. While Nixon and Hoover were attempting to have Lennon deported, John and Yoko endured endless litigations. As the popular press turned on them once again, they bravely rose above it all, continuing their campaigns for non-violent peaceful protest to end the war in Vietnam and for equal rights for women. It was also an exciting time when they both re-embraced mysticism and magical thinking.
In this sumptuous volume, text and images from the key players are woven together to reveal not only the details behind the creation, recording, and release of this groundbreaking commercial and skilfully crafted recording but also to shed new light on a period of transformation and experimentation for Lennon and Ono.
Publication of this volume will coincide with extensive publicity surrounding the release of an exceptional, completely remixed and reissued 6 x CD / 2 x BluRay digital edition of Mind Games, together with two deluxe Mind Games box sets, bringing the album to a new generation of listeners.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500027783
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 750 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 308.0mm
Weight: 2060g
Pages: 288
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. To date, his solo releases have generated equivalent album sales of over 74 million. 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.
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