Grapefruit yoko ono signed book

Grapefruit is one of the monuments of conceptual art of the early 1960s. Still somewhat innocent, and yet, very wise in the the ways of the world. Yoko ono is a seminal figure in the development of conceptual art, performance, and fluxus, as well as film and new music. Feb 24, 2012 yoko ono reading instructions from her grapefruit book.

Grapefruit book grapefruit is an artists book written by yoko ono, originally published in 1964. It has become famous as an early example of conceptual art, containing a series. Yoko onos book, grapefruit was first published in 1964. Yoko ono book grapefruit conceptual art piece john lennon the beatles. A dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. The book is signed on the first page by lennon in blue pen and yoko ono in black. Description john lennon and yoko ono signed grapefruit book simon and schuster, 1972. They gave me the book after an interview i did with them in england. Oct 10, 2000 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. Yoko ono is a globally renowned multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and activist. Imagine john yoko the story of imagine by the people who.

But in 1970, her book was rereleased with a new introduction written by her new husband, john lennon and suddenly the book was a big seller. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by john lennon and in blue felt tip by yoko ono. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book was signed in london at an autograph session by both. The signatures were most likely obtained at the launch of the paperback edition of the book on the 15th july 1971 at selfridges book. In july, or books published onos sequel to 1964s grapefruit, another book of instructionbased action poems this time entitled, acorn.

Yoko ono grapefruit first edition signed by ono for. During the 1960s, japaneseamerican fluxus artist, musician, author, activist yoko ono b. But grapefruit shows you the early yoko, including new material in this edition. Yoko ono was lennons muse, and even quirkier than him. Yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. Yoko ono tokyo, japan 1933multimedia artist, peace activist and singer yoko ono was born in tokyo, japan to a wealthy. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko ono s highly influential conceptual art book, signed and inscribed by yoko ono on the front free endpaper. The lyrics of the title track were inspired by yoko onos event scores in her 1964 book grapefruit, and she was officially cocredited as writer in june 2017. Get the best deals on yoko ono grapefruit when you shop the largest online selection at. Grapefruit yoko ono first edition manhattan rare book. Oct 09, 2018 the lyrics of the title track were inspired by yoko ono s event scores in her 1964 book grapefruit, and she was officially cocredited as writer in june 2017. I have a lot of love for yoko ono, but i struggled with this book as it seemed uncharacteristically selfserving.

While a handful of signed copies have have shown up in commerce in the last. This is a first sphere edition, published one year after the peter owen printing and is signed by both john lennon and yoko ono. An eclectic mixture of poetic verse, drawings, mock questionnaires, letters, lists, and other idiosyncratic narrative forms. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono by yoko ono, john lennon introduction by online at alibris. Yoko a dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. Yoko ono grapefruit first edition signed by ono for sale. Yoko a dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream. Lennon wrote the introduction to the book which rather amuzingly reads, hi. The yes yoko ono book details her entire career up to 2000. Doran, a friend of lennon, became their manager, seeing some commercial potential in them. This small book is a collection of some of her written work. It has become famous as an early example of conceptual art, containing a series of event scores that replace the physical work of art the traditional stockintrade of artists with instructions that an individual may, or may not, wish to enact.

This book is rubbed and faded with dents to the wrappers, internally is it sound and clean. John lennon has signed in blue felt tipped pen and yoko ono has signed in black felt tipped pen. The band was named by john lennon after his future wife, yoko onos book grapefruit. A uk paperback copy of yoko onos grapefruit book signed by john lennon and yoko ono on the flyleaf. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko ono s highly influential conceptual art book, signed by yoko ono on the flyleaf. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Yoko ono publishes poetry sequel 50 years after first book. In near fine condition with some light rubbing and a crease to the rear panel. It transports readers to home and working environments showcasing. Personally compiled and curated by yoko ono, imagine john yoko is the definitive inside story told in revelatory detail of the making of the legendary album and all that surrounded it. On february 26, 2016, ono was hospitalized after suffering what was rumored to be a possible stroke. Grapefruit by ono, yoko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My name is john lennon id like you to meet yoko ono.

Jul 04, 2018 in 2015 to coincide with yoko ono one woman show, new yorks museum of modern art published an exact replica of the 1964 first edition of grapefruit in a slipcase 550 copies. First sphere books edition of this early example of conceptual art. One woman show, 19601971 and revisiting the first edition of the conceptualart compendium grapefruit. Unfollow yoko ono signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Imagine john yoko the story of imagine by the people. A book of instructions and drawings ono, yoko, lennon, john isbn. She continues to work to preserve his legacy, funding among other projects strawberry fields in manhattans central park and the imagine peace tower in iceland. Acorn is a sort of sequel to grapefruit, onos influential first book, which was published in 1964, before she became involved with john. In 2009 she became an honorary patron to alder hey charity. I love yoko, and this books inspirations spark creativity and make me want to create something myself yoko was ahead of her time with grapefruit. Get the best deals on yoko ono grapefruit when you shop the. This is a 1971 edition of yoko onos book grapefruit signed by both john lennon and yoko ono. Yoko ono s whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life.

Grapefruit yoko ono john lennon first edition signed. Yoko ono publishes poetry sequel 50 years after first book this article is more than 6 years old acorn, according to publisher or books, is an extension of. John lennon john winston ono lennon first editions. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono by. Skywriting by word of mouth, and other writings including the ballad of john and yoko was published posthumously in 1986, and includes an afterword by lennons widow, yoko ono. The book is signed by both ono and her late husband john lennon and is wrapped in its original cover. Yoko ono reading instructions from her grapefruit book. A book of instructions by joko ono the book belonged to a smoker so you can still smell this and the edges are browned. 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. 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.

David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko onos highly influential conceptual art book, signed and inscribed by yoko ono on the front free endpaper. Her artists book grapefruit, first published in 1964 in tokyo by wunternaum press, in an edition of 500 copies, contains more than 150 works divided into five sections. Bookstores are full of self help books and card decks to inspire artists, writers, painters, etc. In 1969, lennon married yoko ono and the two formed the plastic ono band.

The book is very fine and the cover misses a piece of 5 cm from the spine. Best known as singersongwriter for the legendary beatles, john lennon was born in liverpool, england. Grapefruit works and drawings by yoko ono introduction by john lennon. Speaking of john and yoko, in addition to copies of grapefruit and numerous other art objects created during her time with fluxus, ono also. Though not my favorite of her works, it did produce a few gems for me within it. Find great deals on ebay for yoko ono signed and yoko ono autograph. The widow of john lennon, she is an experimental and avantgardist artist. Signed yoko ono grapefruit john lennon a book of instructions and drawings by. In fine condition, with a few unobtrusive spots of foxing to right edge of signed page. Original typescript with manuscript additions in ink, in english, signed in ink yoko and with each piece dated in ink, on 151 white japanese apollo postcards 5 34 x 4 18 in 146 x 105 mm. In july, or books published ono s sequel to 1964s grapefruit, another book of instructionbased action poems this time entitled, acorn. Grapefruit by yoko ono introductory drawings by john lennon. The author, poet, and conceptual artists first book. I have a grapefruit paperback signed by lennon and yoko.

Signed by both john lennon and yoko ono on the front free endpaper. Signed yoko ono grapefruit john lennon a book of instructions. I have a grapefruit paperback signed by lennon and yoko ono. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. She married john lennon in 1969 and was also his creative partner and muse. Signed in black felt pen john lennon and in blue felt pen yoko ono. Yoko ono has 102 books on goodreads with 26610 ratings. In 2015 to coincide with yoko ono one woman show, new yorks museum of modern art published an exact replica of the 1964 first edition of grapefruit in a slipcase 550 copies.

Yoko calls entries in grapefruit both pieces and instructions to create a painting in your mind. The lyrics of the title track were inspired by yoko onos event scores in her 1964 book grapefruit, and she was officially co. Grapefruit hardcover special edition, october 10, 2000. John lennon and yoko ono signed grapefruit book simon. Sphere books edition of this early example of conceptual art. 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 for life. Grapefruit is a book that i assume many people would disagree on and maybe in that way, it is a successful work. The pages are grimy because book was in dusty attic for years. See below our stock of john lennon first editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material. Oct 21, 2012 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. Unfollow grapefruit yoko ono to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Grapefruit is an artists book written by yoko ono, originally published in 1964. Yoko onos strange fruit grapefruit madeline bocaro.

Yoko has a lyrical, poetic dimension that sets her apart from the other conceptual artists. Of course back then, beatle fans had no reason to be interested in the book. Find great deals on ebay for grapefruit yoko ono and grapefruit yoko ono first edition. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko onos highly influential conceptual art book, signed by yoko ono on the flyleaf. Grapefruit yoko ono, author first edition royal books. Visionary yoko ono created event scores as a way to encourage people to find art and beauty in their quotidian activities. Above us only sky 2018, available on netflix as of june 2019, and youll be interested in this book.