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London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition, first printing, an association copy signed by John Lennon on the front free endpaper. From the library of Victor Spinetti, with his initials in ink to the last page. Spinetti was a Welsh actor, author, poet, and raconteur. He appeared in dozens of films and stage plays throughout his 50-year career, including the three 1960s Beatles films, A Hard Day's Night, Help!, and Magical Mystery Tour having the distinction of being hte only non-Beatle to appear in all three films. He also appeared on the Beatles' 1967 Christmas recording, released to members of their fan club. The best explanation for this long-running collaboration and friendship might have been provided by George Harrison, who told Spinetti, "You've got to be in all our films ... if you're not in them me Mum won't come and see them - because she fancies you." Paul McCartney once described Spinetti as "the man who makes clouds disappear".Spinetti was…

A playful and surreal collection of stories and drawings by John Lennon, following the success of his first book.