David Sheff Libros

This biography offers an intimate look at Yoko Ono's life, exploring her artistic journey, personal struggles, and significant influence on contemporary culture. The author delves into her relationships, particularly with John Lennon, and highlights her contributions to music, art, and activism. Through revealing anecdotes and insights, the book aims to present a nuanced portrait of Ono, challenging stereotypes and celebrating her legacy as a pioneering figure in the arts.

Tying in to the release of the feature film starring Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet, a timeless tale of addiction, healing, and family, with a new Afterword by the author.

Contains the complete text of the Playboy interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, recorded shortly before Lennon's murder, and includes Lennon's song-by-song analysis of his music

A teenager's addiction from the parent's point of view - a real-time chronicle of the shocking descent into substance abuse and the gradual emergence into hope.

A look at the secretive and successful high technology company Nintendo, which reads like a thriller.

"Twenty years ago David Sheff climbed the back steps of the Dakota into the personal thoughts and dreams of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. From the kitchen to the studio and up those fateful Dakota steps, Sheff recorded 20 hours of tape, discussing everything from childhood to the Beatles. Sheff gives a rare and last glimpse of John and Yoko, one that seemed to look beyond the kitchen table to the future of the world with startling premonitions of what was to come"-- Provided by publisher

On the 20th anniversary of his death, a rare, poignant John Lennon document in print and updated.Lennon's last interview before his assassination on December 8, 1980, was first published in "Playbo"y in a 20,000 word format in November that year. It saw limited distribution in the US in its full form as a 200-page book, reflecting 20 hours of tapes made in September 1980, but was never seen elsewhere, and is now a collector's item. This new, revised edition is published with the rare participation of Yoko Ono, and includes a new interview with her. Here John sums it all up: the Beatles, his former partners, his childhood, the seeds of rebellion and artistry, the creation of his music, the relationship with Yoko Ono, politics, sex, passion, peace. Interwoven with the transcripts of the interview sessions is David Scheff's reportage of their encounters, from recording studios to signing autographs for fans on those fateful Dakota Building steps.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary story of redemption in the darkest of places.

"Every parent should have a this book on-hand, and use it to open important dialogues with their kids. Arm them with knowledge." --Ellen Hopkins, bestselling author of the Crank trilogy. Just Say Know! With drug education for children more important than ever, this nonfiction book draws on the experiences of the New York Times bestselling father/son team and inspiration behind the film Beautiful Boy David and Nic Sheff to provide all the information teens need to know about drugs, alcohol, and addiction.