Told in revelatory detail this is the definitive exploration of the writing recording and
release of John Lennon's celebrated fourth solo album Mind Games . Described by Yoko Ono as
'ahead of its time' Mind Games is a breakthrough album from John Lennon in which he employs a
Plastic Ono Band comprising the cream of the crop of New York session musicians - a fan
favourite that remains a cult classic ever since its first release on 29 October 1973. This
insightful and beautiful book presents handwritten lyrics letters and artworks by Lennon and
Ono and previously unseen photography alongside their firsthand commentary about the lyrics
songs and album artwork as well as contributions from the musicians friends engineers and
key figures involved in the making of this landmark album. Mind Games was the product of an
exceptionally turbulent time for the Lennons. While Nixon and Hoover were attempting to have
Lennon deported John and Yoko endured endless litigations and as the popular press turned on
them once again they bravely rose above it all continuing their campaigns for non-violent
peaceful protest to end the war in Vietnam and for equal rights for women. It was also an
exciting time when they both re-embraced mysticism and magical thinking. In this sumptuous
volume text and images from the key players are woven together to reveal not only the details
behind the creation recording and release of this groundbreaking commercial and skilfully
crafted recording but also to shed new light on a period of transformation and experimentation
for Lennon and Ono. Publication of this volume will coincide with extensive publicity
surrounding the release of an exceptional completely remixed and reissued 6 x CD 2 x BluRay
digital edition of Mind Games together with two deluxe Mind Games boxsets bringing the album
to a new generation of listeners.
