On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was gunned down outside his home in New York City by an impassioned admirer, Mark David Chapman. After his death, Lennon's memory attained mythic stature and he is now considered one of rock-n-roll's most important figures. This photographic biography is a compelling celebration of Lennon's life and music, as told through vibrant black-and-white photographs and descriptive text. From Liverpool childhood to the Beatles conquering America to his being the most famous house-husband/political activist in the 1970s, this book covers every phase of this amazing artist's life and career.