This is the second edition of Dear John: Letters from a Fan in New York City, an interactive book, and a prototype for an upcoming book that will include submissions from many more friends and fans. Judith Furedi's book is the only interactive book about John Lennon. It is a devotional tribute, with forty letters in the form of verse written directly to him, and placed alongside artistic photos and sketches that reflect all phases of his life. She openly invites readers to complete the creative process that she has started within the pages of this book. Readers may participate by placing their own thoughts, writings, poems, illustrations and memorabilia about John Lennon alongside hers on the blank pages provided. The intent for these books is to all be one-of-a-kind stand alone works.  However, while the book encourages writing and additions, it can stand alone on its own, as is. It is a collectible, table-top book, and an individual work of art.

   The author's fascination for John Lennon as a young fan who loved the Beatles transforms into a deeper devotion as she scales the wall of his youth and grasps the sadness of his separation from mother Julia in "The Blank Page." After following John through the exciting days of Beatlemania, she expresses concern at his new relationship with Yoko and the sadness of the break-up of the Beatles, then openly questions his initial dive into 'Seclusion' in New York City. After giving the nod to his new role as family man, twelve painful poems openly confront the horror of John's assassination and the mind of his killer. Her afterlife eulogies deal with John's whereabouts in the cosmos...

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Editorial Reviews

Review
"Beautiful...Brilliant...Unique...It Made Me Cry. Judith Furedi's book, Dear John, has to be one of the most sensitive books I have ever seen about New York's and it's lost minstrel, John Lennon. Each time I open its pages, my heart sighs again with nostalgic joy because I feel not only pain, but innocent love. It is a book to keep next to your bedside for inspiration when your soul has lost track of its wistful dreams.
    --Linda Keen, author of 'Across the Universe with John Lennon at keenintuition.com

Review
"Beautiful. This book will allow you to remember John Lennon more."
    --Sid Bernstein, author of 'Not Just the Beatles' and agent to the stars, and the man who first brought the Beatles to the USA. From the introduction to the new book on John Lennon by Ms. Furedi

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"This book has to be viewed in a whole different way than others discussed within the pages of this magazine. It is unique....artistic." 
    --Beatles Unlimited Magazine

More Comments...
"Judith Furedi not only captured the spirit of us all in her open and honest style, she reached out and touched upon a life force that John Lennon exuded and which can still be felt now....(27) years later....(oneworldlennontask.com).

Sid Bernstein, in his introduction to the next book (in development) writes: "Such a beautiful book. It allows you to to remember John Lennon more."

Linda Keen, author of 'Across the Universe with John Lennon' writes: '"Beautiful...Brilliant...Unique...It Made Me Cry." .....Dear John has to be one of the most sensitive books I have ever seen about New York City and it's lost minstrel, John Lennon. Each time I open its pages, my heart sighs again with nostalgic joy because I feel not only pain, but innocent love. It is a book to keep next to your bedside for inspiration when your soul has lost track of its wistful dreams."

Jill Spiegel, of 'The Jill Spiegel Show!!! Featuring Beatle insights and music, FM107.FM writes: "Makes you feel like John's spirit is with you. This is such a beautiful, intimate book. It moves with grace and makes John's life and presence so vivid. You can read the book over and over to give you a sense of healing and closeness to John. I love the interactive part that brings out your inner artist. That's sooo John!'

Beatles Unlimited Magazine: "Miss Furedi's work...is like no other."

 

The new book will have a modified library edition and also feature a CD and/or DVD. You may contact the publisher, Lucky & Me Productions, by writing Judith Furedi at WriterMyst@aol.com for full details and guidelines. (The submission process is open till February 1st, 2008.)

Retail price (for signed, limited edition, 1-100: $19.99 (plus tax where applicable) and shipping. First come, first serve basis, while supplies last.

For orders other than the signed, numbered edition, and for bulk orders over 100 contact WriterMyst@aol.com about the discount rates.

 

About the Author
Judith Furedi is the author and publisher of 'Crevelations: Revelation Through Creation.' Her poems have been set to music by Paul Reif and have been performed at Carnegie Recital Hall (recording released on Grenadilla Records). Her work has appeared in literary magazines as well as on line. The author has updated the forthcoming edition with a new foreword by legendary agent, Sid Bernstein and photographs of David Beckerman.

Judith Furedi is also working on a new novel, set in an exotic locale and is a collaborator in a unique travel book that takes adventures to new heights.

The author is married, lives and works in New York City, and has two cats.

She has been interviewed on the Jill Spiegel radio show, attends many Beatle and John Lennon related events, including tribute concerts - such as Sid Bernstein's Beatlestock - and the annual tributes in Strawberry Fields, Central Park, where she meets with many other fans, and where she will give out signed and numbered copies of her book to interested participants. She has made a special trip to Liverpool, where she has met with many of John Lennon's childhood friends.

 

 

 

 
Letter from May Pang to Judith
New York Times Article
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Judith on Author's Den

John Lennon Links
www.johnlennon.com
www.john-lennon.com

www.johnlennon.it

www.lennon.net

www.bagism.com

www.rockhall.com/inductee/john-lennon

www.taisei.co.jp/museum/index_e.html

www.workingclasshero.com

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