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Post by nocturnalquadruped on Jan 17, 2008 7:01:27 GMT 1
In our local book shop they are selling Imagine This by Julia Baird for a ridiculously low price of $7.99. Has anyone read it yet and is it any good? I am going to get it anyway but I thought I would poll you all and see what you thought about it.  |
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Post by jean on Jan 17, 2008 18:46:43 GMT 1
I bought Imagine This soon after it was published and I thought it was a good book. I didn't really feel I'd learned anything new from it, but it was interesting to read about John's childhood and family from a different perspective than in most other biographies. I would recommend it, particularly if you don't have to pay full price for it. Definitely worth reading.
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Post by nowheregirl on Jan 17, 2008 20:03:09 GMT 1
I've read it and I agree with what Jean said. I thought it gave an honest picture of what John's life was like as a child. One thing that came across quite strongly is how much Julia seemed to dislike Aunt Mimi. There's also lots of information about family members we don't often hear much about.
Let us know what you think of it when you've read it!
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Post by nocturnalquadruped on Jan 17, 2008 23:53:52 GMT 1
Thanks people, I will pop along to the shop and get a copy, I will let you know what I think when I have read it.  |
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Post by nocturnalquadruped on Jan 28, 2008 6:29:11 GMT 1
Well I bought a copy of this book, I am desperately trying to finish Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub so that I can get started on this one. My partner is getting upset because all I have done today is read. Can someone please pop around and explain to her how important it is that I finish this book. Thanks.
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Post by nocturnalquadruped on Feb 1, 2008 4:36:50 GMT 1
Well I have nearly finished Imagine this, as you all said it is a good read although I am cautious of books that paint such a one sided view. What it made me realise though is what a horrible start to life Johns sisters had, largely ignored and disregarded by the rest of the family because her parents were not married. Thankfully we live in more enlightened times.
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Post by nowheregirl on Feb 2, 2008 21:51:58 GMT 1
It always makes me sad reading about the way John and his sisters were treated as children (including Victoria, who was given up for adoption).  |
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Post by apieceofsky on Feb 10, 2008 23:52:26 GMT 1
I recently found a book at a local bookstore called: "John Lennon: His Life And Legend" by Richard Buskin, and it is very nice because it has many photos I've never seen before, and the pages are done in a way that it looks like old time sort of parchment. It is pretty cool.
~apieceofsky~
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Post by lennonlegend on Feb 27, 2008 6:42:44 GMT 1
There is a new book out, John and Yoko: A New York Love Story. It has some new pictures in there I think, looks good.
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Post by nowheregirl on Feb 27, 2008 22:05:58 GMT 1
I recently found a book at a local bookstore called: "John Lennon: His Life And Legend" by Richard Buskin, and it is very nice because it has many photos I've never seen before, and the pages are done in a way that it looks like old time sort of parchment. It is pretty cool. ~apieceofsky~ That sounds interesting. I've never seen that one before. |
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Post by nowheregirl on Feb 27, 2008 22:10:28 GMT 1
There is a new book out, John and Yoko: A New York Love Story. It has some new pictures in there I think, looks good. Is that the book by the photographer Allan Tannenbaum? I haven't bought it but I love his photos. www.sohoweeklynews.com/Book/LennonOno/index.htm |
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Post by lennonlegend on Mar 3, 2008 14:46:32 GMT 1
It is a terrific book. They are iconic photos, among the finest.
He looks older, but you can still see flashes of that young man in there. Tragic indeed.
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Post by onolennon on Apr 28, 2008 14:55:09 GMT 1
I loved 'Lennon Revealed' by Larry Kane and 'Imagine This' by Julia Baird. I'm currently reading 'Lennon' by Ray Coleman and 'Lennon' by Johnny Rogan. The last one is a review of all his songs, including 'The Wedding Album' and such. It's an amazing book. Highly reccomended!
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Post by nowheregirl on May 10, 2008 20:29:48 GMT 1
I loved 'Lennon Revealed' by Larry Kane and 'Imagine This' by Julia Baird. I'm currently reading 'Lennon' by Ray Coleman and 'Lennon' by Johnny Rogan. The last one is a review of all his songs, including 'The Wedding Album' and such. It's an amazing book. Highly reccomended! I haven't read the Johnny Rogan book yet. Thanks for the recommendation! |
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Post by onolennon on May 11, 2008 16:54:04 GMT 1
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