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 enlarge | Author: May Pang
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 33212
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 031237741X
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.42166092
EAN: 9780312377410
ASIN: 031237741X
Publication Date: March 4, 2008
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 Another John Lennon June 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's always great to see new photos of the beatles that we haven't seen before, especially when it's the late John Lennon. This book reveals John's 'Lost Weekend' life as one of fun and adventure, really helping to shape and make clear a part of John that was secret for a long time. I loved this book and recommend it to any Lennon fan.
Thank you May! May 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thanks to people in John's life that are willing to share the love with others.
 Worth the price May 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book would be better with more text. May Pang has written other books on her time with John, but it wouldn't have hurt to repeat some of her stories to make this book better. Diehard fans will find this book worth the cost merely for the photo of John and Paul together. Nothing dramatic, but it's the only one I've seen of them post-breakup, and it's reassuring to know they were getting along most of the time.
Lennon Lite! May 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
John Lennon's "Lost Weekend" gets the 'once over lightly' treatment in this reminiscence by May Pang, his companion/girlfriend during that period. Pang was an employee of John & Yoko when 'Mother' lined Pang up with her husband. Pang and Lennon were an item from mid-1973 to 1975 and INSTAMATIC KARMA is the account of those months.
Pang's account of her time with Lennon is a collection of reminiscences; certain moments, events or people being described as well as illustrated with photographs she took at the time. Short chapters talk about first visits with son Julian, John signing the papers dissolving the Beatles, sailing/swimming trips, hanging out with Harry Nilsson and so on.
Pang's book is valuable in correcting misconceptions regarding the Lost Weekend. As revealed in the book, Lennon didn't spend the entire time acting like an idiot and getting wasted with Nilsson but, as shown in the book, had many wonderful moments with family and friends.
Having said that, I was somewhat disappointed by the slightness of Pang's effort. I was hoping for more insights into the man. Likewise the photos are a mixed bag; most are fair to good, a few are filler. In any case, it's a quick read.
Depending on how you view John Lennon, INSTAMATIC KARMA may be an essential purchase or a missed opportunity. I enjoyed the book but I'm not wild about it. Recommended with some reservations.
Wonderful glimpse of John April 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is for anyone who loves The Beatles, but especially for those who love John. These are wonderful photos.
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