John Lennon: A Celebration of His Life and Legacy

By: Ben Nussbaum

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of John Lennon's tragic death, i-5 Press brings music fans this collector's edition on the legendary songwriter and performer. Travel through the decades as you explore the highs, lows, achievements, and controversies surrounding Lennon's career and personal life. Get an in-depth look at this icon whose musical and cultural influences remain strong more than three decades after his assassination. Inside John Lennon: His childhood, musical influences, and early songs and performances His role in the Beatles' formation, explosive rise to popularity, and evolution Memorable moments and successes in his solo career His forays into art, film, and writing His marriages and children, particularly his much-publicized relationship with Yoko Ono His anti-war stance and displays of social and political activism His shocking death, the public's reactions, and its impact on the music industry The enduring cultural impact of John's songs, including "Imagine" The extensive and timeless catalog of songs written by the duo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620082063
• ISBN13: 9781620082065
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Companionhouse Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 10.6"