In 1969, lennon married yoko ono and the two formed the plastic ono band. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono 1,766 ratings, 4. I bought this book in england in 1970 when it was released with the charming cover of a grapefruit atop a female posterior. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos. Born in tokyo in 1933, yoko ono moved to new york in the mid1950s and became a critical link between the american and japanese avantgardes. She thought of herself as a hybrid feeling the cultural differences of being born and raised in. She was married to john lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980. One of my favourties is the do it yourself synopsis at the beginning. I have a grapefruit paperback signed by lennon and yoko. A book of instructions by joko ono the book belonged to a smoker so you can still smell this and the edges are browned. Find out which iconic song was inspired by this pioneering book with karen orourke, curator of the double fantasy.
Grapefruit by yoko ono abebooks shop for books, art. It is funny how ones perceptions change over thirty years for better or for worse. This a 1st edition and printed in 1970, printed in usa. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Ono s 1964 book grapefruit inspired the lyrics for. Grapefruit book by yoko ono, john lennon official publisher. They gave me the book after an interview i did with them in england. The cover graphic on the sphere edition which yoko did not particularly like refers to yoko ono s film bottoms, film no. A new book from yoko ono explores the creation of imagine. Still somewhat innocent, and yet, very wise in the the ways of the world.
Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko ono s whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono by yoko ono 2000, hardcover, special at the best online prices at ebay. Get the best deals on yoko ono grapefruit when you shop the largest online selection at. Yoko ono s 1964 book grapefruit, an early experiment in conceptual art, inspired the lyrics to john lennons imagine. This work is published in conjunction with momas exhibition yoko ono. The legendary 1971 album imagine marked the culmination of an intense creative collaboration between john lennon and yoko ono. Grapefruit quotes by yoko ono goodreads share book. One woman show, 19601971 and revisiting the first edition of the conceptualart compendium grapefruit. Best known as singersongwriter for the legendary beatles, john lennon was born in liverpool, england.
Regarded as poetry, thought bombs, metaphysical metrics, and kodachrome luminescences, a long outofprint collection of yoko ono. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono yoko. I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yokos instructions to burn it afterward. Yoko ono and john lennon at a book signing for grapefruit in london why yoko ono s strange art book grapefruit is a welcome remedy for crisis. She is known for her work as an avantgarde artist and musician, and her marriage and works with world famous english musician. Grapefruit is a must for all those who are interested in fluxus, instructional painting and yoko ono. Find great deals on ebay for grapefruit yoko ono and grapefruit yoko ono first edition. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Instructions for obtaining, reading, and disposing of grapefruit. Yoko ono is a brilliant artist whom her husband, john ono lennon loved dearly.
Grapefruit by ono yoko abebooks shop for books, art. It is an exacting replica of grapefruit as ono first envisioned it. Grapefruit how yoko ono inspired john lennons imagine. Yoko onos strange fruit grapefruit madeline bocaro. In acorn, renowned artist and political activist yoko ono offers intriguing, enchanting exercises to open our eyes on better ways of relating to ourselves, each other, and the planet we cohabit. This slipcased paperback is produced from the copy of the 1964 book in the museum of modern art library.
Yoko ono has 102 books on goodreads with 26610 ratings. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono, and memories of john lennon, and more on. Yoko titled her book grapefruit, a hybrid of lemon and orange. Yoko ono reading instructions from her grapefruit book. Take the sound of stone aging and enjoy this gem of a book. Yoko a dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and. Memories of john lennon by yoko ono and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book is very fine and the cover misses a piece of 5 cm from the spine.
Grapefruit by ono, yoko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yoko s instructions to burn it afterward. Yoko ono books list of books by author yoko ono thriftbooks. But grapefruit shows you the early yoko, including new material in this edition. Burn this story about yoko ono after youve read it pbs. Yoko ono author of grapefruit goodreads share book. On inside cover there is a quick pen portrait of john and yoko eyes, nose, mouth and the date 71, opposite the words to iris, with love, yoko ono signed by her and john lennon signed by him. A scarce paperback first of yoko ono s instructional book on music. See all books authored by yoko ono, including grapefruit. In 1964, within the context of her work as a performance artist, ono produced an artists book titled grapefruit. The many reasons why its time to revisit the conceptual art book.
A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono hardcover 2000. Why yoko onos strange art book grapefruit is a welcome. I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yoko s instructions to burn it. Lennon was killed by a deranged fan outside his apartment building in new york on december 8, 1980.
The book was originally published in a limited edition of 500 copies in tokyo and contained 150 instruction pieces and poems. Together, the two formed the plastic ono band and spent much of their time on peace and humanitarian efforts. Square and firmly bound, a bit weak at air talk, gift inscription on the front endpaper, a few instances of blue highlighting on the titles. It has become famous as an early example of conceptual art, containing a series of event scores that replace the physical. She says my interest is mainly in painting to construct in your head. Grapefruit is an artists book written by yoko ono, originally published in 1964. Grapefruit by yoko ono back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko ono s whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of. The yes yoko ono book details her entire career up to 2000. Grapefruit works and drawings by yoko ono introduction by john lennon. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono by.
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