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