John Lennon: The New York Years (Reissue)

By Bob Gruen

Book Overview

Published to coincide with the 35th anniversary of John Lennon's death and the 75th anniversary of his birth, this is an intimate album of photographs, most never published before, of Lennon in his last decade. A musical genius, an innovator, a peace activist - John Lennon was all these and more, and he continues to be revered years after his shocking murder in New York elevated him to mythic stature. Bob Gruen first photographed Lennon in 1971 and became his personal photographer and close friend shortly thereafter. Over the course of the next nine years, Gruen would photograph him extensively. This book assembles the most revealing of those images, taken during Lennon's treasured years in New York, together with Gruen's reflections on the circumstances surrounding the photos, including John's relationship with Yoko, how he dealt with fame, and his experiences with fatherhood. The result is a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at John Lennon as a performer, a legend, and a person.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419719653
• ISBN13: 9781419719653
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Abrams, Inc.
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The Small Moments

This is a beautifully-produced book, written simply and honestly. It's by no means a complete biography, but that's the point-- if you're looking for a blow-by-blow account of Lennon's life and career, you have many other solid options. The charm of this book is in its depictions of the "small moments." Good moods, bad moods, smiling for the camera, wanting to be alone. It feels like a very personal, honest look into what type of friend and husband Lennon was-- and while the overall feel is positive, it's not always flattering. His imperfections are discussed as well as the good things that made him an icon. Both in the pictures and the text, this book succeeds in sharing an interesting new glimpse into a complex human being. A fan's delight, and a super gift.

Life With Lennon!

Bob Gruen has invited readers to glimpse John's life as he enjoyed routine pleasures, such as a meal at home or time with Yoko and their son, Sean. I like the way people who were a large part of John's life were included. This is such a movingly beautiful collection and Bob Gruen has indeed presented the world with the "real" or "natural" John Lennon and not the John who performed in public. This is a must have for all Beatle fans and Lennonphiles!

Simply magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A++++++++

Stunning pictures and insight into the life of one of the world's greatest artists. Bob Gruen captures John Lennon from the early 1970's until his death in 1980. Not only are the photographs visually stunning but the stories behind each photograph are amazing. Thanks Mr. Gruen. Highly recommend this book.

Very Nice

This is a nice read. I went through it in 1 night and I'm not a big reader. Theres alot of new pictures of John with personal stories that coincide with the pics. Bob Gruen was close to the Lennons and he tells some great stories about hanging out with John and Yoko. Well worth the $20.

A Fitting Tribute

It's been twenty-five years since John Lennon's death, 65 years since he was born. Their son Sean would now be thirty. I find it hard to believe. I look through this book and the pictures of John Lennon and I see the life being lived to the fullest. The magic of a time long since gone. Perhaps a time of my own youth, now past. Bob Bruen was John's personal photographer for about ten years. He took thousands of photographs, and here has selected about 150 and arranged them by year. He shares them with his personal stories of being with John. Doing simple things like having dinner, or working on a concert, John being a husband and father. All I can really say is that it is a fitting tribute.