A spaniard in the works first edition

Presentation copy, inscribed by john lennon on the front free endpaper, for noel coward, john lennon. John lennon beatles signed a spaniard in the works uk. With an introduction by sir paul mccartney which begins, at woolton village fete i met him. Having said that, a spaniard in the works comprises substantial stories and much more sociopolitical criticism. The book is in good neat condition for its age, with minor wear to the original hardback cover. A spaniard in the works is a book from 1965 by john lennon. Following the success of his first book, in his own write, john lennons second collection of.

To commemorate the anniversary, in his own write and a spaniard in the works have been reissued in an omnibus edition, with a vestigial introduction by ono hi. Here thing why this a spaniard in the works are different and dependable to be yours. A terrific opportunity to grab a signed copy of this edition of john lennon. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs first edition, published by jonathan cape, london, 1965. The name refers to a pun on the term a spanner in the works analogous to the american english expression, throw a monkey wrench, a spanner being british.

Oct 08, 2010 to commemorate the anniversary, in his own write and a spaniard in the works have been reissued in an omnibus edition, with a vestigial introduction by ono hi. First published in 1965 it is now back in print, looking just as it did when it first appeared half a century ago. A spaniard in the works by johh lennon blg2ceciliejohansen. A true first edition first printing of john lennons second book published in june, 1965, this is a rare item, there are several later printings being sold online as first editions e. I was a fat schoolboy and as he leaned an arm on my shoulder, i realised that he was drunk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Initially released in 1965, this was a 1980 uk paperback repress. First edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author. Profusely illustrated with lennons idiosyncratic drawings. In this second and last book that lennon published, he gets a bit more political than he did in the first one. Slight occasional foxing to the textblock and edges. True first edition a spaniard in the works john lennon first printing. The beatles read from a spaniard in the works 1965 a spaniard in the works is a book by john lennon, first published on 24 june 1965. A signed uk first edition of john lennons second book of drawings and poetry, a spaniard in the works.

First edition of john lennons second book, a collection of stories and drawings published in the same style as 1964s in his own write. Pdf ebook in his own write and a spaniard in the works, by john lennon. It was designed by robert freeman, who took the cover photographs for with the beatles, beatles for sale, help. John lennon a spaniard in the works book 1st edition, 1965. To promote the book, john made the rounds of highbrow arts programs, both radio and television, often reading extracts as well as answering questions. Aug 07, 2019 picking through about a hundred or so books we discovered a vintage paperback edition of john lennons a spaniard in the works. Physicians, spaniards, seduction, revenge, fiction. The beatles a spaniard in the works the beatles a spaniard in the works. Vintage hardback first edition of a spaniard in the works by john lennon, with drawings by the author.

Following the incredible success of his first book, in his own write, john lennons second collection of stories, drawings and poems is just as witty, whimsical and wonderful as his debut. He had imigrate ful from his little white slum in barcelover a good thirsty year ago having first secured the handy job as coachman in scotland. It consists of short stories and poems, and line drawings, often surreal in nature. A spaniard in the works by john lennon, hardcover barnes. Find great deals on ebay for a spaniard in the works. I believe this edition above with this cover by david nutter came out in 1973, but the penguin john. Being a dyedinthewool original beatlemaniac saw them twice in houston on my t. He admitted a spaniard in the works had been a hard work of a very different kind from touring, songwriting, and.

Spaniard works by lennon john, first edition abebooks. John lennon signed a spaniard in the works first edition. It is the penguin john lennon, a paperback or soft cover which gathers together in one volume john lennons two humorous prose works john lennon in his own write from 1964, and a spaniard in the works from 1965, plus some great original line drawings by john. First edition first impression from 1965 in near fine condition, there is some minor rippling to laminate on rear boards, no other markings, pages clean, binding firm, please see pics, any questions please get in touch. Following the success of his first book, in his own write, john lennons second collection of nonsensical and now politically incorrect stories, absurdist drawings and poems is brilliant. Spaniard in the works first edition signed john lennon. A terrific opportunity to grab a signed copy of this edition of. First edition, second printing, but this copy is from the very first print run.

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. See below our stock of john lennon first editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material. In his own write is a nonsensical book by john lennon first published on 23 march 1964. Being a dyed in the wool original beatlemaniac saw them twice in houston on my t. Oct 09, 2015 a spaniard in the works by johh lennon a spaniard in the works by johh lennon pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad john lennons second book of poems, short stories and drawings. The name is a pun on the expression a spanner in the works sales of the book were lower than lennons first book, with 100,000 copies bought in the three months following publication. True first edition 1st printing john lennon a spaniard. Ebook pdf ebook in his own write and a spaniard in. The job was with the laird of mcanus, a canny old tin whom have a castle in the highlads. A spaniard in the works is a book by john lennon, first published on 24 june 1965. How much is a spaniard in the works 1st edition by. A spaniard in the works features large john lennon illustrations throughout this john lennon first edition book. John lennon a spaniard in the works first edition 1965. First edition, published by jonathan cape, london, 1965.

The john lennon a spaniard in the works front board bears an illustration by robert freeman and the back board bears the list of contents. It was published by jonathan cape of london in september 1965 and is the fourth impression of the june 1965 first edition. The first american edition later editions are notes, so the compiler assumes this is the first, designed by robert freeman with a cover photo of john. The pages are a little browned with age, but otherwise this is in near mint condition. This copy is in superb ex condition with the original price penciled in on the first page and just a couple of small splits at the spine. John lennon a spaniard in the works book 1st edition. A spaniard in the works book by john lennon 2 available. Coward met lennon and mccartney at a party in 1964 and found them pleasant and wellbehaved but totally devoid of talent hoare, p. John lennons a spaniard in the works is published the.

See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A spaniard in the works by johh lennon a spaniard in the works by johh lennon pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad john lennons second book of poems, short stories and drawings. A true first editionfirst printing of john lennons second book published in june, 1965, this is a rare item, there are several later printings being sold online as first editions e. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. How much is a spaniard in the works 1st edition by john. The name is a pun on the expression a spanner in the works. Besides, it can be your favorite publication to read after having this book in his own write and a spaniard in the works, by john lennon do you ask why. The book was the first solo project by one of the members of the beatles in any creative medium.

First paperbacke edition, cover and page edges tanned, owners inscription. John lennon a spaniard in the works first edition ebay. He admitted a spaniard in the works had been a hard work of a very different kind from touring, songwriting, and recording norman, john lennon, 358, 360, 4001. The book consists of nonsensical stories and drawings similar to the style of his previous book, 1964s in his own write. Small octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated. A spaniard in the works is also notable for the cameo appearance it makes in the 1965 beatles film help. This is the john lennon a spaniard in the works first edition book published by jonathan cape london in 1965. These books remain not only the best books ever written by a pop star, they remain the only ones.