Imagine John Yoko

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Personally compiled by Yoko Ono, this work offers the definitive inside story of the making of the legendary album, detailing the locations, creative team, artworks, and films through the voices of John, Yoko, and those present. It features 80% exclusive, unpublished archive photos and footage of key players, along with lyric sheets, Yoko's art installations, and fresh insights from Yoko and over forty contributors, including Julian Lennon and Klaus Voormann. Yoko expresses gratitude for the participants sharing their truths in their own words and images. In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the critically acclaimed album at Tittenhurst Park, where they built a state-of-the-art studio, and at the Record Plant in New York. The title track's lyrics were inspired by Yoko's 1964 book, Grapefruit, for which she was co-credited as a writer in 2017. This work narrates John and Yoko's life, work, and relationship during this creative period, showcasing Yoko's archive through narrative film stills, digitally rendered maps, and evocative interiors. Each chapter and song is introduced by John and Yoko, with Yoko providing additional commentary. The minutiae of locations, key players, music, lyrics, production techniques, and the creative process behind the album cover are meticulously examined, making this a landmark tribute to John and Yoko's cultural legacy.