[2024-09-24] John Lennon And Yoko Ono "Mind Games" hardcover (Thames And Hudson)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:36 pm

Book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0500027781/?tag=imwan-20

Companion CD/Blu-ray Set
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=119897

Description
The definitive exploration―told in revelatory detail―of the writing, recording, and release of John Lennon’s celebrated and magical fourth solo album Mind Games, and the era that inspired it.

Described by Yoko Ono as "ahead of its time," Mind Games is a breakthrough album from John Lennon in which he employs a Plastic Ono Band comprising the cream of the crop of New York session musicians―a fan favorite that remains a cult classic ever since its first release on October 29, 1973. This insightful and beautiful book presents handwritten lyrics, letters, artworks by Lennon and Ono, and previously unseen photography alongside their firsthand commentary about the lyrics, songs, and album artwork, as well as contributions from the musicians, friends, engineers, and key figures involved in the making of this landmark album.

Mind Games was the product of an exceptionally turbulent time for the Lennons. While Nixon and Hoover were attempting to have Lennon deported, John and Yoko endured endless litigations and as the popular press turned on them once again, they bravely rose above it all, continuing their campaigns for non-violent peaceful protest to end the war in Vietnam and for equal rights for women. It was also an exciting time when they both re-embraced mysticism and magical thinking. In this sumptuous volume, text and images from the key players are woven together to reveal not only the details behind the creation, recording, and release of this groundbreaking commercial and skillfully crafted recording, but also to shed new light on a period of transformation and experimentation for Lennon and Ono.

Publication will coincide with extensive publicity surrounding the release of a completely remixed and reissued 6 x CD / 2 x BluRay digital edition of Mind Games, together with two deluxe Mind Games boxsets, bringing the album to a new generation of listeners.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

Thanks Linda.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

I didn’t think it was strange at the time but as a 13 year old I bought the album Mind Games with my own money and love that album. Considering how controversial John Lennon was and political, I’m surprised my parents let it in the house.

I’ll have to check out this book.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

JohnG wrote:

I didn’t think it was strange at the time but as a 13 year old I bought the album Mind Games with my own money and love that album. Considering how controversial John Lennon was and political, I’m surprised my parents let it in the house.

I’ll have to check out this book.

This album's politics were subtle. They were nothing compared to "Some Time In New York City".

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:55 pm

The cover image has been added to the first post.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

Thanks Linda.

Linda · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2024 9:18 pm

The book's publication date has been pushed back to September 24th, which makes WAN wonder if the companion CD/Blu-ray set is going to be a Christmas season release?

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Linda · **Posted:** Tue May 14, 2024 2:16 pm

Amazon says that the CD/Blu-ray set has only been delayed by one month, to July 12th:

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=119897

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Sep 21, 2024 11:46 am

In anticipation of the book's publication, which is still scheduled for this coming Tuesday, the pre-order price has been reduced by more than $4, down to $55.80:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0500027781/?tag=imwan-20

[2024-09-24] John Lennon And Yoko Ono "Mind Games" hardcover (Thames And Hudson)

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