new york –
Elliott Mintz, a longtime John Lennon and Yoko Ono insider, will release a memoir next year that interweaves behind-the-scenes moments with the famous couple.
U.S. publisher Dutton and British publisher Transworld announced a deal with Mintz, who had first met Lennon and Ono in the early 1970s and remained close to Ono after Lennon was murdered in 1980. Currently untitled.
“I have waited 50 years to share my experience with Yoko and John,” Mintz, 78, said in a statement Tuesday. I am honored to share my adventures and include readers in an intimate portrayal of two dearest friends. ”
A spokesperson and radio and television host, Mintz has worked on various Lennon Ono projects over the years, including hosting “The Lost Lennon Tapes,” a radio documentary series about unreleased recordings by late musicians. . He has also acted as a spokesperson for many other celebrities, from Bob Dylan to Paris Hilton.
