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Born October 9, 1940, John Lennon spent his post-Beatles years (1971–1980) living and working in New York City. Commemorate Lennon's birthday and life in NYC by exploring an interactive map of landmarks, suggested books, and more.
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Suggested Books
John Lennon: The New York Years by Bob Gruen is full of photographs and recollections from Lennon's personal photographer and friend. If you want to learn a great deal more about Lennon in NYC—to the point of surveillance-level detail—dig into John Lennon: The FBI Files. (Lennon attracted the FBI's attention due to his opposition to the Vietnam War and association with anti-war activists.) Finally, younger readers can check out the biography John Lennon "Imagine" by Jeff Burlingame.
Still Looking for More?
See additional John Lennon materials available for research in the Music Division of the Library for the Perfoming Arts, as well as this Lennon quote necklace available from NYPL's Shop.
