Lennon Legend: An Illustrated Life of John Lennon

A celebration of the life, love, music and creativity of John Lennon, this illustrated biography features removable facsimiles of his handwritten lyrics and famous drawings as well as rare photographs, documents and other memorabilia drawn from Yoko Ono's personal archives and other sources.The biographical text runs chronologically from Lennon's early years in Liverpool through to his death in New York City, with the focus on his life as a musician and artist. The 40 interactive elements cover his school days, the years with The Beatles, his career with Yoko Ono and his work as a solo artist. Besides the handwritten lyrics, mementoes include an early report card, a ticket to the Ed Sullivan Show, Yellow Submarine posters, drawings and a previously unpublished "Dear World" letter calling for world peace. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, this innovative and interactive package is completed by a CD with a live recording of "Imagine" and several interviews with Lennon talking about his life and art.James Henke is the author of 'Lennon Legend: An Illustrated Life of John Lennon', published 2003 under ISBN 9780811835176 and ISBN 0811835170.