John Lennon

Capturing the frenetic life and work of the Beatle who wrote 'A Hard Day's Night' through to the philosopher who wrote 'Imagine', this comprehensive biography, with rare illustrations, is revised and updated from the original bestselling edition with a new chronology composed by noted Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, and a Foreword by Lennon's great collaborator Sir George Martin.

About the author

Ray Coleman was the former editor-in-chief of Melody Maker known for his biographies of The Beatles and Lennon: The Definitive Biography. Besides Melody Maker, Coleman contributed to music magazines such as Disc, Black Music, Musicians Only, and Billboard. An author or co-author of ten books, Coleman was near the completion of a Phil Collins biography at the time of his death. The book was completed and published in 1997. He was the first journalist to be awarded a Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for services to British music.

Summary

Capturing the frenetic life and work of the Beatle who wrote 'A Hard Day's Night' through to the philosopher who wrote 'Imagine', this comprehensive biography, with rare illustrations, is revised and updated from the original bestselling edition with a new chronology composed by noted Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, and a Foreword by Lennon's great collaborator Sir George Martin.

Product details

• Authors: Ray Coleman
• Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson Ltd
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2000
• EAN: 9780330483308
• ISBN: 978-0-330-48330-8
• No. of pages: 864
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Biographies, autobiographies; Rock, Language, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock, Pop Music, Popular Music, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Biography: arts and entertainment