Skywriting by Word of Mouth : And Other Writings, Including "The Ballad of John and Yoko"

All of John's written work is excellent, fun loving, downright funny at time, playful with words

One of my favorite's. It's so nice to see some of John's quick wit in his own writing as opposed to all of the biographies telling or re-telling. Also nice to get to know some more of John's light-hearted side. Post-Beatles John is often depicted more seriously as a political/social activist and he is certainly deservedly admired as such; yet, this books shows how youthful and whimsical he could be. I have read it a few times cover to cover and actually am re-buying after my old beloved copy was appropriated by one of my dear college roommates. I hope he is still enjoying it as I will continue to enjoy my new copy.

It was so fascinating to read what John had to say about the Beatles, his life, Yoko and his word-play stories, which take a bit of getting used to, but once one does it's an amazing ride. It was incredibly enlightening to learn that he felt that the Beatles ruined his life; all their lives! He said they were addicted to drugs before they were even professionals. Great book. Buy it, enjoy it.

There is a small bit of regular autobiographical prose from Lennon that is readable and insightful about his views on life in general. But 90% of the book is Lennon's gobbly-gooky word play that for me at least gets very tedious and even annoying to the point where I just stop reading. It reminds me of James Joyce's changing punctuations in his writing and thereby 'changing' the perception of what you are reading. Lennon of course loves to constantly redirect the reader with his alternate spellings and word conjunctions but I'm not always sure there's much more meaning to it than there is meaning to walking through a house of mirrors. Sure things look different and warped but ultimately what's the point? Again I just find it more tedious than amusing or whatever it's supposed to be. I suppose being the clever one clever is what it is I guess.

Pros - it's a Beatles adjacent book.Delve into John Lennons imagination and musingsIt's unique.Cons - delve into John Lennons imagination and musingsThis book is strictly for a Beatlemaniac and shows the quirky side of John Lennon. I read it at the hight of my obsession with The Beatles and enjoyed it. Years later, I am not sure if I'd enjoy it as much now since my obsession has waned.

This always makes me laugh when i need it. Thanks John. ✌💜

Good

this made a great, weird, beautiful gift, along with his other works.

Prompt service, securely packed, book as expected

John Lennon se sincera y nos descubre por qué dejó a The Beatles (el fundó la banda y él la disolvió) aunque Paul McCartney tuvo mucho que ver.El ambiente era irrespirable. Por otra parte se enamoró intensamente de Yoko Ono y la acomodada sociedad británica no toleró que su héroe se uniera con una japonesa. Prácticamente le obligaron a dejar Gran Bretaña. Luego sus campañas por la paz, su época "revolucionaria" en New York, su lucha por la Green Card y el nacimiento de su hijo Sea, .etc.En fin, un gran libro.Mi recomendación sólo puede ser para los fans de Lennon (para entender muchas de las cosas) y para los que tengan interés en conocer a uno de los genios del siglo XX y una de las personas más influyentes.

John's infinite imagination. Always so witty and crude. Always so light yet so deep. Always so John. A must have in our hearts.

Great book. Stories, thoughts, ect. from Mr Lennon. What a mind. Another way of thinking. It even inspired me to my pen to paper and try my own efforts.

This book is truest amazing! Good to hear John Lennon words on a page and good illustrations too! I love the way it’s written in sections so you can easily pick it up and read however much you feel. Good book and gift !