Grapefruit A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono

by Ono, Yoko; Lennon, John

• ISBN13: 9780743201100
• ISBN10: 0743201108
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-10-10
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Summary

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. "Burn this book after you've read it." -- Yoko "A dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality." "This is the greatest book I've ever burned." -- John

Author Biography

Yoko Ono was born in 1933 in Tokyo, Japan. She was married to John Lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980. Together, the two formed the Plastic Ono Band and spent much of their time on peace and humanitarian efforts. Ono continues her artistic endeavors as a writer, painter, and musician. She lives in New York City.

Excerpts

From Chapter 7: Dance Dance Reportin the old eastthere was a dance in which young girlsat the age of 12 of 13 wore specialintoxicating flowers inducing them to sleepwhile standing. the girls went onstanding for hours while peoplewatched and appreciated thedelicate swaying of thebodies. Copyright copy; 1964, 1970, 1992, 1998 by Yoko Ono From Chapter 6: Film FILM SCRIPT 5Ask the audience the following:1) not to look at Rock Hudson but only Doris Day.2) not to look at any round objects but only squareand angled objects -- if you look at a round objectwatch it until it becomes square and angled.3) not to look at blue but only red -- if blue comesout close eyes or do something so you do not see,if you saw it, then make believe that you have not seenit, or punish yourself.-- from SIX FILM SCRIPTS BY YOKO ONO, Tokyo,June 1964 Copyright copy; 1964, 1970, 1992, 1998 by Yoko Ono