John Lennon: The Illustrated Biography (Hardcover)2011 (used Hardcover)

John Lennon: The Illustrated Biography (Hardcover)2011 (used Hardcover)

John Lennon Unseen Archives

John Lennon was the man who founded The Beatles, and whose energy and commitment were greatly influential in taking them to the height of fame. He became more than a musician and went on to influence an entire generation. John Lennon: Unseen Archives with evocative photographs from The Daily Mail captures the impact he made upon the world; the memories of which still linger with us today.

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing, Croxley Green; 2nd Revised edition edition (May 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1907176667
• ISBN-13: 978-1907176661
• Parcel Dimensions: 25.4 x 25.2 x 2.4 cm
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg

So many Beatles-related books trot out the same photos, again and again. You all know the ones I'm talking about. But this book is decidedly and refreshingly different. I have many Lennon biographies in my library and this book contains many previously unpublished photos of John, especially ones from his childhood and in the period 1975-1980. The paper quality in the book is exceptional and is thick, glossy material which results in a stunning display of black and white vibrancy. The text is incidental but adds flavor and gives you the year each photo was taken.
The photos of the Beatles are a little weaker, and contain many previously known shots. But the individual pictures of John are outstanding. Consider the beautiful profile view on the cover of the book, taken in 1967. This is just a sampling of what this treasure trove has to offer. There are many other such nuggets within the covers. Any serious fan of John Lennon will adore this book and get many hours of pleasure perusing these photos of a great cultural and musical icon. John himself would scoff at such a description, but it's oh so true.