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The Fab 4 Independently Published Books by Philip Kirkland

All Roads Lead to Lennon
All Roads Lead to Lennon

Philip Kirkland

What I love about independently published books is the author is free to choose what they deem to be important to the Beatles story. Often, much previously unknown information turns up as a result. I met the acquaintance of author Philip Kirkland on my former Beatles in Print FB page. I quickly became entranced by the work this author was publishing.

His research skills are exemplary and his books help to set the tone of the worldwide revolution that was going to follow. He helps to make us understand how important cultural factors such as our heritage help to influence the decisions we make that help shape our lives. I am proud to say I own copies of all of Mr. Kirkland’s books and hope he continues uncovering this great information for Beatles book collectors everywhere!

The Rise and Fall of Father Lennon: A Biography of John Lennon’s Great-Uncle Paperback – April 13, 2022

by Philip Kirkland (Author)

·       Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 13, 2022)

The Rise and Fall of Father Lennon
The Rise and Fall of Father Lennon
The Rise and Fall of Father Lennon
The Rise and Fall of Father Lennon

All Roads Lead to Lennon Paperback – May 9, 2019

by Philip Kirkland (Author)

·       Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 9, 2019)

All Roads Lead to Lennon
All Roads Lead to Lennon
All Roads Lead to Lennon
All Roads Lead to Lennon

From Silk to a Song: A Complete History of Strawberry Field Paperback – April 6, 2020

by Philip Kirkland (Author)

·       Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 6, 2020)

From Silk to Song
From Silk to Song
From Silk to Song
From Silk to Song

The Jewel on the Hill: A History of St. Peter’s Church, Woolton Paperback – January 11, 2021

by Philip Kirkland (Author)

The Jewel on The Hill
The Jewel on The Hill
The Jewel on The Hill
The Jewel on The Hill

Have you got any of these books? What are your favourite Lennon books? Let me know in the comments below.

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Sean Lennon Print Rarities

Infinite Escher

Sean Lennon

A Japanese 1990 Book release which illustrates many photos in the Escher-related film that Sean Lennon appeared in (above) Published by Shogakukan

M.C. Escher

Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch graphic artist who gained worldwide recognition later in his life and his work has received much praise following his passing in 1972.  His work is presented in many prominent museums. Sean Lennon was involved in both a book and a film that portrayed many of Escher’s fantastic drawings and the film about Escher was used to demonstrate a Sony high definition TV technology back when Sean was just a teenager. Sean appears in the film. The following video was posted by someone on Youtube.

Sean Lennon in Infinite Escher

A Japanese book which Sean dedicated to the children of his half-sister, Kyoko which had a publication date in 2009. Many fine sketches by Sean appear in the book.

The Cho-Do ii Book – written (in Japanese and English) and illustrated by Sean Lennon
The Cho-Do ii Book – written (in Japanese and English) and illustrated by Sean Lennon

ChoÌ„do ii hon = The cho-do ii book Tankobon Hardcover – 1 Jan. 2009

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ToÌ„kyoÌ„ : KoÌ„dansha, 2009. (1 Jan. 2009)
The Cover of the book The Cho-Do ii
The Cover of the book The Cho-Do ii

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JOHN LENNON – IT’LL BE JUST LIKE STARTING OVER

John Lennon by Roger Farrington

Roger Farrington – John Lennon and Yoko Ono

It was 1980 and John Lennon had decided to return to music after his 5 year hiatus. Yoko Ono had hired the prominent Boston-based PR agent Charles Cohen to handle the publicity of John’s return. Cohen and Yoko had arranged for a very prominent photographer, Roger Farrington, to take the first publicity photos of the duo.

The Lennon / Ono Assignment

I was able to contact Mr. Farrington and I purchased a beautiful signed print from him. This is the watermarked photo of the print that I purchased from him. He sent me a note to accompany the purchase telling me the great story of how he got the Lennon /Ono assignment and his feelings about the subject. It was wonderful and I have to say how pleased I was in the purchase that I made.

Lennon/ Ono Images

I have included Roger Farrington’s website link if you have any inquiries to place with him or if you are interested in acquiring/purchasing any of his Lennon/Ono images. I have also included the link to his website’s Lennon-related photos!!! Roger Farrington is a wonderful personality and an excellent photographer and I am so happy I was able to contact him and learn his fascinating story!

Roger Farrington Photography – The John Lennon Session

In conclusion, the exciting news from Mr. Farrington is he is considering coming out with a photo book dealing with the Lennon story and the memorable photos he took in August of 1980.

Buy John Lennon Prints – Roger Farrington Photography

Buy John Lennon Prints – Roger Farrington Photography

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JOHN LENNON AND THE LAW

Lennon The Mobster and the Lawyer
Lennon The Mobster and the Lawyer

2 FANTASTIC BOOKS AND A SPECIAL PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN LEATHER-BOUND EDITION

Would like to take this opportunity to highlight two excellent books about a couple of legal conflicts that John Lennon experienced while living in the USA after having moved permanently here to New York in the early Seventies.

Lennon, the Mobster & the Lawyer: The Untold Story Paperback – May 1, 2022

by Jay Bergen (Author), Bob Gruen (Photographer)

Publisher-DeVault-Graves Agency (May 1, 2022)

Lennon The Mobster and the Lawyer

The first book is by Jay Bergen who was John’s legal representative in a case involving Morris Levy, a controversial music industry figure who used a copyright entanglement regarding a line used by John in the song “Come Together” which Levy claimed was a copyright infringement on a Chuck Berry song that Levy held the rights to.

John apparently had agreed to record 3 other Levy-controlled published songs to settle their disagreement and over time the legal case became a virtual legal spider web of claims as Levy eventually took it upon himself to release a collection of Lennon recordings called “Roots” without the permission of Lennon’s recording company that held the rights to the recordings.

Bergen’s excellent book tells the fascinating story of all the legal wranglings that went on which eventually led to John winning a significant legal victory thanks to taking his attorney’s wise advice. John’s full testimony in court is included in this book and offers a fabulous insight into the man’s great mind.

Congratulations are extended to Jay Bergen for winning the 2023 IPPY Silver Medal Award for Best First Book Non-Fiction for this wonderful book:

LENNON, the MOBSTER, & the LAWYER  The Untold Story

Silver Medal Best First Book Non-Fiction 2023 IPPY Awards

John Lennon vs. The U.S.A.: The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History Hardcover – August 7, 2016

by Leon Wildes(Author), 

Michael Wildes (Foreword)

John Lennon vs. The USA
John Lennon vs. The USA

This excellent book released in 2016 is by noted and well-respected immigration attorney Leon Wildes and his son, Michael Wildes, who has taken up the mantle of his dad’s immigration case expertise. This book describes John’s conflicts with the US government as a result of John’s marijuana possession conviction in the UK in 1968.

That conviction was to cause a multitude of heartaches for John and Yoko and it led to harassment and surveillance of the couple because of a fear by the powers that be that John would use his influence with the youth to affect US political outcomes. Lennon was at the risk of being deported on several occasions but Leon Wildes was able to protect the rights of his clients to live in this country and his legal defense is considered to be groundbreaking.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Bar Association (August 7, 2016

John Lennon vs. the USA Leather Bound – January 1, 2020

By Leon Wildes

Gryphon Editions

I was not aware of this special leather-bound edition of the Wildes Lennon book until I recently stumbled across one on Amazon. I quickly purchased a copy to add to my library. A wonderful addition to the collection!!!

John Lennon vs The USA Leather Bound
John Lennon vs The USA Leather Bound

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And on Piano… Nicky Hopkins: The Extraordinary Life of Rock’s Greatest Session Man 

And On Piano Nicky Hopkins
And On Piano Nicky Hopkins

Nicky Hopkins

A rare hardcover book about Nicky Hopkins, one of rock’s greatest session musicians who has backed the Beatles, the Stones, John Lennon, and George Harrison, as solo artists, and many others of prominence. It is very difficult to find this book in the hardcover format.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Desert Hearts (4 May 2011)

Imagine

Who can forget Nicky’s superb keyboard work on the “Imagine” LP and his stellar contribution to the Beatles song “Revolution.” Nicky’s many contributions to the Rolling Stones catalog will also be fondly remembered.

Nicky’s life was cut short at age 50 due to intestinal problems.

Rare Autograph of Nicky Hopkins

A rare autograph (above) of Nicky Hopkins obtained on eBay many years ago. Hopkins seemed to share fellow session man Jim Keltner’s aversion to signing many autographs during the course of their careers.

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Borge: I Need Your Help! to Find this Magazine

Borge - John Lennon
Borge – John Lennon

Borge: Let’s see if Networking really works……

I am looking to purchase a copy of this old Borge magazine for my collection. I believe it is from Norway or possibly Danish. If you have one that you would like to part with, please contact me with the details below.

Thank you!

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