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Skywriting by Word of Mouth Kindle Edition

by John Lennon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
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John Lennon wrote Skywriting by Word of Mouth, an impressive collection of writings and drawings, during Yoko Ono's pregnancy with Sean, and always planned to have it published. The book's publication was a wish that seemed to end with Lennon's assassination in 1980 and the theft of the manuscript from the Lennons' home in 1982. When it was recovered and first published in 1986, Skywriting received immediate critical and popular acclaim. Filled with Lennon's extraordinary creative powers and lavishly illustrated with his own drawings, the collection reveals his fertile creative spirit up close and in full force. Included in Skywriting are "Two Virgins," written when the public learned that John and Yoko were living together as husband and wife, and John's only autobiography, "The Ballad of John and Yoko." In addition there are notes on his falling in love with Yoko, the breakup of the Beatles, his persecution by U.S. authorities, and his withdrawal from public life. This is a book with John Lennon's spirit on every page—a spirit the world needs to remember.

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  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2013
  6. File size
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“John wrote Skywriting at a time when the world was wondering whatever happened to him. Why wasn’t he writing songs anymore? Well, this is what he was busy doing… I’m glad that I can now share these writings with you. I’m sure John would be, too.” — Yoko Ono (from the afterword)

“Had he never sung a note, John Lennon still might have made his mark - as a successor to Lewis Carroll, James Joyce, and other brilliantly playful molders and expanders of the English language.” — Los Angeles Times

“Candid and scathing...A reflection of its author’s creativity and enduring appeal.” — People

“Skywriting is a thrill… Lennon at his best.” — San Jose Mercury News

“It is no wonder John Lennon’s fans grow more in love with him as time goes by...His great influence on popular music makes him impossible to forget, so does this book.” — Houston Chronicle

“Marvelous, delightful reading and for John Lennon fans a must.” — Publishers Weekly

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John Lennon wrote Skywriting by Word of Mouth, an impressive collection of writings and drawings, during Yoko Ono's pregnancy with Sean, and always planned to have it published. The book's publication was a wish that seemed to end with Lennon's assassination in 1980 and the theft of the manuscript from the Lennons' home in 1982. When it was recovered and first published in 1986, Skywriting received immediate critical and popular acclaim. Filled with Lennon's extraordinary creative powers and lavishly illustrated with his own drawings, the collection reveals his fertile creative spirit up close and in full force. Included in Skywriting are "Two Virgins," written when the public learned that John and Yoko were living together as husband and wife, and John's only autobiography, "The Ballad of John and Yoko." In addition there are notes on his falling in love with Yoko, the breakup of the Beatles, his persecution by U.S. authorities, and his withdrawal from public life. This is a book with John Lennon's spirit on every page—a spirit the world needs to remember.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E3D1108
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ It Books (October 1, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2713 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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John Lennon

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John Lennon born Houston, Texas, 10.27.88 growing up in a military family I learned early years of the hardship of being a father, a husband, and ladies man.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Jared Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars It's so nice to see some of John's quick wit in his ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
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One of my favorite's. It's so nice to see some of John's quick wit in his own writing as opposed to all of the biographies telling or re-telling. Also nice to get to know some more of John's light-hearted side. Post-Beatles John is often depicted more seriously as a political/social activist and he is certainly deservedly admired as such; yet, this books shows how youthful and whimsical he could be. I have read it a few times cover to cover and actually am re-buying after my old beloved copy was appropriated by one of my dear college roommates. I hope he is still enjoying it as I will continue to enjoy my new copy.
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C. Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - buy it
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020
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It was so fascinating to read what John had to say about the Beatles, his life, Yoko and his word-play stories, which take a bit of getting used to, but once one does it's an amazing ride. It was incredibly enlightening to learn that he felt that the Beatles ruined his life; all their lives! He said they were addicted to drugs before they were even professionals. Great book. Buy it, enjoy it.
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L. M. Houser
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and irreverent, I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021
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This always makes me laugh when i need it. Thanks John. ✌💜
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Bammer
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit boring
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2010
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There is a small bit of regular autobiographical prose from Lennon that is readable and insightful about his views on life in general. But 90% of the book is Lennon's gobbly-gooky word play that for me at least gets very tedious and even annoying to the point where I just stop reading. It reminds me of James Joyce's changing punctuations in his writing and thereby 'changing' the perception of what you are reading. Lennon of course loves to constantly redirect the reader with his alternate spellings and word conjunctions but I'm not always sure there's much more meaning to it than there is meaning to walking through a house of mirrors. Sure things look different and warped but ultimately what's the point? Again I just find it more tedious than amusing or whatever it's supposed to be. I suppose being the clever one clever is what it is I guess.
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James and Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars How big of a fan are you?
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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Pros - it's a Beatles adjacent book.
Delve into John Lennons imagination and musings
It's unique.

Cons - delve into John Lennons imagination and musings

This book is strictly for a Beatlemaniac and shows the quirky side of John Lennon. I read it at the hight of my obsession with The Beatles and enjoyed it. Years later, I am not sure if I'd enjoy it as much now since my obsession has waned.
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Corwin Haught
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
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Good
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mj
5.0 out of 5 stars great and weird, just like john
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
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this made a great, weird, beautiful gift, along with his other works.
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Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars ✌🏼
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2023
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Prompt service, securely packed, book as expected
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars John Lennon sincero, honrado, crítico y autocrítico
Reviewed in Spain on June 23, 2018
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John Lennon se sincera y nos descubre por qué dejó a The Beatles (el fundó la banda y él la disolvió) aunque Paul McCartney tuvo mucho que ver.El ambiente era irrespirable. Por otra parte se enamoró intensamente de Yoko Ono y la acomodada sociedad británica no toleró que su héroe se uniera con una japonesa. Prácticamente le obligaron a dejar Gran Bretaña. Luego sus campañas por la paz, su época "revolucionaria" en New York, su lucha por la Green Card y el nacimiento de su hijo Sea, .etc.
En fin, un gran libro.
Mi recomendación sólo puede ser para los fans de Lennon (para entender muchas de las cosas) y para los que tengan interés en conocer a uno de los genios del siglo XX y una de las personas más influyentes.
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Jocelyne Girard
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have in our hearts
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016
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John's infinite imagination. Always so witty and crude. Always so light yet so deep. Always so John. A must have in our hearts.
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David Ian Jolly
5.0 out of 5 stars It's john Lennon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2023
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Great book. Stories, thoughts, ect. from Mr Lennon. What a mind. Another way of thinking. It even inspired me to my pen to paper and try my own efforts.
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Melissa G
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2020
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This book is truest amazing! Good to hear John Lennon words on a page and good illustrations too! I love the way it’s written in sections so you can easily pick it up and read however much you feel. Good book and gift !
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