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Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Ono. Yoko Hardcover – Special Edition, 1 Jan. 2000

by Yoko Ono (Author)
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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

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    1 Jan. 2000
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    13.97 x 2.54 x 13.97 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0743201108
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0743201100
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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.

About the Author

Best known as singer-songwriter for the legendary Beatles, John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England. In 1969, Lennon married Yoko Ono and the two formed the Plastic Ono Band. Lennon died in New York on December 8, 1980.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Ltd; Classic ed. edition (1 Jan. 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743201108
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743201100
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 13.97 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 874 ratings

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When I count what's wrong with my life, I get totally depressed.

When I count the good things, I feel like smiling and I do.

Then I think, "well, it's not all that bad."

Life is not a bowl of cherries.

But when I see myself smiling in the mirror, I like myself more.

Life is a roller-coaster. That's what I now think.

Recently, I got a message that I was a king, and I should stop the battle, and appreciate my victory.

Well, I should listen to that one.

And you, too, my friend.

We are all kings.

The battle is the battle of goodness winning WORLD PEACE.

At all times, find something that makes you laugh.

Laughter is the best workout!

Chimpanzees are wise to it. Are you?

I love dancing. I think it's better to dance than to march through life, don't you?

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Customers find this book enjoyable, with one describing it as thought-provoking. They appreciate its creativity, with one noting it's an essential piece of artistic writing, and another highlighting Yoko Ono's brilliance. The Grapefruit content receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly praising its lovely title.

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11 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book, finding it thought-provoking and revolutionary, with one customer describing it as a marvellous little treasure.

"...emotional and ideas roller coaster that will have you smiling, thinking about life and laughing out loud...." Read more

"...Thanks Yoko - this is a marvellous little treasure!" Read more

"Fun, whimsical and thought-provoking, Yoko is an under-rated artist who challenges the e meaning of art and our view of the world..." Read more

"...Take the sound of stone aging and enjoy this gem of a book." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Creativity’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's creativity, with one describing it as a true work of art and another noting its whimsical nature.

"...It is a true work of art this book, and I love it sometimes how there is a pause until you get it, then the smile comes...." Read more

"Fun, whimsical and thought-provoking, Yoko is an under-rated artist who challenges the e meaning of art and our view of the world..." Read more

"What a cute little gem - curious, funny, sweet - definitely one to go back to from time to time when you need a little pick-me-up...." Read more

"Some odd stuff but some stuff that is totally lovely." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Yoko ono’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate Yoko Ono's work, with one describing it as a genuine work of genius.

"...Dare I say it. It is a genuine work of genius and humour. It also made me realise totally why John adored Yoko so much. Special book...." Read more

"Good old yoko" Read more

"A lovely book to read and ponder over in self isolation. Yoko is brilliant." Read more

"Useful in understanding Yoko Ono..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Grapefruit content’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Grapefruit content, with one noting its lovely title.

"...The book is a lovely size to fit into your bag and it is a lovely title "Grapefruit" just saying it makes your mouth water and makes your mind buzz..." Read more

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  • Prof Harvey Crichton
    5.0 out of 5 stars and I love it sometimes how there is a pause until you ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2014
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    This little gem book of genius is an emotional and ideas roller coaster that will have you smiling, thinking about life and laughing out loud. I only realised years later what an influence it had on the way I looked at the world with ideas and made me smile. It is a true work of art this book, and I love it sometimes how there is a pause until you get it, then the smile comes. Left me in no doubt Yoko Ono is a very original character and very clever. It is revolutionary book and it really gets you too where Yoko Ono is coming from. I was so impressed with this book I bought one and sent it to some Artist friends with a note for them to send it to who they thought would most benefit from reading it and to leave ante for them to send it on to someone else ad infinitum. I thought both John and Yoko would appreciate this. The book actually makes you think of things like this. It is a minor charming revolution in the head this book. You will become less uptight and more imaginative and smile more about life than you did before. Dare I say it. It is a genuine work of genius and humour. It also made me realise totally why John adored Yoko so much. Special book. An essential piece of artistic writing and something very different to what you are used. Also.....I hope after you have read it, years later you realise just how subtly this book has changed your life for the better. Really fabulous. 5 stars is not enough for this little gem.
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  • FAMOUS NAME
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a little treasure this is!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2009
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    Yoko Ono has always been a figure of constant fascination to me (and incidentally; has nothing to do with the fact she was married to John Lennon - she is her 'own' person) and also a figure of great 'admiration' to say the least, but this book at first - I'm ashamed to say did not quite 'grasp'. However, I had a brain-wave to ring an old friend of mine who is a retired School Teacher whom I thought might enlighten me.

    Though old enough for Yoko Ono to have come to his attention at the time of The Beatles and so on, he knew very little about her and what she did, and so I read him a few passages from this book over the 'phone. Each time I did, he would laugh out loud! At first I was a little offended, since I love everything Yoko Ono does, and therefore would have not taken kindly to any form of ridicule. However, my thoughts were misplaced, since when asked why he laughed, he simply said: 'I'm amused because of its simplicity - yet meaningfulness - she' a genius'!! He then went on to explain some of the passages and what she meant by them as far as he was concerned. He went on to say that he believed her a very intelligent woman. It was then we got into a much longer conversation than originally intended about other things she has done over the years, and her work.

    After this, I went back and re-read the book with much more understanding. But like the Reviewer M. P. Dala has said; this is a book that you'll more likely wish to 'dip into' for some real gems - and not necessarily a book to be read from cover to cover. (which is perhaps where I went wrong!)

    Thanks Yoko - this is a marvellous little treasure!
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  • T. R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Think outside the box
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2024
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    Fun, whimsical and thought-provoking, Yoko is an under-rated artist who challenges the e meaning of art and our view of the world

    Truly blue sky thinking
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  • ClairD48
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grapefruit is great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2009
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    Grapefruit is a must for all those who are interested in Fluxus, instructional painting and Yoko Ono. The instructions are haiku short and resonate.One of my favourties is the do it yourself synopsis at the beginning. She says "my interest is mainly in painting to construct in your head." Take the sound of stone aging and enjoy this gem of a book.
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  • Joseph Cottrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Onoism
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2024
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    Was glad to receive my copy of the scripture today
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  • JMB1779
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surreal
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 November 2009
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    What a cute little gem - curious, funny, sweet - definitely one to go back to from time to time when you need a little pick-me-up. It should be standard in every home!
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  • nigel t
    5.0 out of 5 stars I guess the word has to be quirky!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2023
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    Always wondered about this book and happy to have a copy for when a little mind twisting is required! Thanks Yoko!
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  • Scott Warren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review Piece
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2020
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    Read a review of a book in the evening,
    If you like the review, buy 500 copies the same morning,
    Hide the books in the sky, behind clouds,
    Then buy 500 envelopes, empty in your thoughts by blowing into them and then immediately sealing them with a tear, use no paper or ink,
    If they are true friends, they will find the books and do the same with all their friends.

    *If you like my review this book is definitely for you.*
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yoko Is Cool
    Reviewed in Canada on 24 August 2021
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    A very inspiring woman! Happy to have this book.
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic.
    Reviewed in Australia on 30 October 2019
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    Love it, it's absolutely wonderful. The book itself is like a work of art, it's a very entertaining read, good to keep an open mind and be open to the most obscure yet creative ideas.
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  • いぬぼうかるた
    5.0 out of 5 stars 20世紀のアート革命
    Reviewed in Japan on 31 August 2024
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    デュシャンでなくオノヨーコさんだと思います。
    アートのあり方を変えたのは。
    YESと想像すること。
    素晴らしいコンセプトだと思います。
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  • Suad
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a book, definitely worth keeping around.
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 July 2017
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    I mean...I'm not sure how to review this book. It is a piece of incredible artistic work, only because it really allows you into Yoko Ono's thought process. It gives us a glimpse of how she viewed the world, her ideology and her quirkiness. Her creativity came through in every piece, it really gave me a clear idea how she worked and how she is an artist in every sense of the word. It is an intimate look into her works - music, art, poetry, film and exhibitionism. In every aspect of her life, her uniqueness shone. There were parts that probably went completely over my head, and others where I found myself pausing for a minute to reread and let it sink in.

    Although this is a book of instructions, I will openly admit that I barely followed any of the instructions given in this book. I think Yoko Ono might appreciate that I didn't, taking it as a sign of individualism, of assertiveness, maybe even rebellion? I don't know. I think I may be talking out of my ass - excuse the language. But that's the effect that Yoko Ono has on you, really.

    Some instructions were very simple: "Light a match and watch till it goes out"
    Others were interesting: "Carry a bag of peas. Leave a pea wherever you go."
    Others were impossible: "Fly."
    Some instructions were creative: "Painting to be slept on. Hang it after sleeping on it for more than 100 nights."
    And some were intimate: "Listen to each other's pulse by putting your ear on the other's stomach."
    Some instructions your mind couldn't help but follow: "Think that snow is falling. Think that snow is falling everywhere all the time. When you talk with a person, think that snow is falling between you and on the person. Stop conversing when you think the person is covered by snow."

    Then there were passages that were just beautiful thoughts:

    "It's sad that the air is the only
    thing we share.
    No matter how close we get to each other,
    there is always air between us.

    It's also nice that we share the air.
    No matter how far apart we are,
    the air links us."

    What beautiful poetry, and what a beautiful thought.

    Then there's humor and satire:

    "I wonder why men can get serious at all. They have this delicate long thing hanging outside their bodies, which goes up and down by its own will."

    A gem of a book, definitely worth keeping around.
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  • Angela Romano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surreale bellezza in poesia
    Reviewed in Italy on 19 March 2021
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    Condizioni perfette, consegna impeccabile
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