Skywriting by word of mouth and other writings, including The Ballad of John and Yoko part 2



A World free from war

Type of Work:
Sound recording and music
Registration Number / Date:
SRu000209767 / 1990-09-11
Date of Creation:
1990
Title:
A World free from war.
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Description:
sound cassette.
Copyright Claimant:
Ronald Waite
Notes:
Cataloged from appl.
Authorship on Application:
words: John Winston Lennon.
Names:
Ronald Waite 1955-
John Winston Lennon 1940-1980

Don't cry ; Miles away ; Cherry eyes ... [et al.]

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
SRu000293613 / 1994-05-04
Date of Creation:
1991
Title:
Don't cry ; Miles away ; Cherry eyes ... [et al.]
Description:
2 sound cassettes.
Variant title:
Don't cry
Other Title:
Miles away
Cherry eyes
Copyright Claimant:
Robert F. Wallen, John H. Lennon
Notes:
Collection.
Authorship on Application:
music: John H. Lennon, 1953-
Names:
Robert F. Wallen 1971-
John H. Lennon 1953-

Dark love nights

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
SRu000316374 / 1995-03-13
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Dark love nights.
Description:
Sound cassette.
Copyright Claimant:
Charles C. Petralito
Notes:
Collection.
Authorship on Application:
words & music: Charles C. Petralito, 1957-, & John Lennon, 1953-
Names:
John Lennon 1953-
Charles C. Petralito 1957-

Free as a bird

Type of Work:
Sound recording and music
Registration Number / Date:
SRu000341511 / 1996-04-29
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
Free as a bird.
Description:
Sound cassette.
Copyright Claimant:
Estate of John Lennon
Authorship on Application:
words, music, performance, recording: John Lennon, 1940-1980.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980.
John Lennon Estate of (12 documents)
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Jealous guy

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000026479 / 1981-04-30
Date of Publication:
April 23, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Jealous guy / John Lennon ; [performed by] Roxy Music. To turn you on / Bryan Ferry ; [performed by] Roxy Music.
Description:
1 sound disc : 45 rpm, stereo. ; 7 in.
Other Title:
To turn you on
Publisher Number:
Atco 7329
Copyright Claimant:
Atlantic Recording Corporation
Authorship on Application:
sound recording: Atlantic Recording Corporation, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Bryan Ferry (57 documents)
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Roxy Music (9 documents)
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Atlantic Recording Corporation (1544 documents)
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The John Lennon collection

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000041821 / 1983-01-26
Date of Publication:
November 8, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
The John Lennon collection.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: compilation of prev. pub. works; photos.
Description:
1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.
Other Title:
Starting over
Contents:
Watching the wheels.
Publisher Number:
Geffen Records GHS 2023
Copyright Claimant:
Geffen Records
Notes:
Lyrics on sleeve.
Authorship on Application:
compilation & photos.: The David Geffen Company, employer for hire.
Performer:
Performed by John Lennon.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Geffen Records (101 documents)
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David Geffen Company (273 documents)
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Dear Prudence

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000055977 / 1984-08-29
Date of Publication:
September 23, 1983
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
Dear Prudence / Lennon [i.e. John Lennon], McCartney ; [performed by] Siouxsie and The Banshees. Tattoo / Siouxsie and the Banshees ; [performed by] Siouxsie and The Banshees.
Imprint:
[England] : Wonderland SHE 4, c1983.
Description:
1 sound disc : 45 rpm ; 7 in.
Other Title:
Tattoo
Publisher Number:
Wonderland SHE 4
Copyright Claimant:
The David Geffen Company
Copyright Notice:
notice: Polydor, Ltd.
Authorship on Application:
sound recording: The David Geffen Company, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980
McCartney

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Siouxsie and The Banshees (15 documents)
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David Geffen Company (273 documents)
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Polydor, Ltd.

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Menlove Ave.

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000082345 / 1987-07-02
Date of Publication:
October 24, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
Menlove Ave. / [performed by] John Lennon.
Description:
1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.
Contents:
Bless you.
Publisher Number:
Capitol Records SJ-12533
Copyright Claimant:
Capitol Records, Inc.
Notes:
Cataloged from container.
Authorship on Application:
sound recording: Capitol Records, Inc., employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980.
Capitol Records, Inc. (2127 documents)
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John Lennon live in New York City

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000086384 / 1987-12-04
Date of Publication:
February 14, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
John Lennon live in New York City / [performed by] John Lennon.
Description:
1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.
Other Title:
Instant karma
We all shine on
Contents:
Give peace a chance.
Publisher Number:
Capitol Records SV-12451
Copyright Claimant:
Capitol Records, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
sound recording: Capitol Records, Inc., employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980
Capitol Records, Inc. (2127 documents)
example document: Temptation

The John Lennon collection

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000114162 / 1990-02-20
Date of Publication:
February 14, 1990
Date of Creation:
1990
Date in Notice:
notice: 1989
Title:
The John Lennon collection / [performed by] John Lennon.
Description:
1 compact disc.
Publisher Number:
Capitol Records CDP 7 91516 2
Copyright Claimant:
Capitol Records, Inc.
Notes:
Photos.: Annie Leibovitz.
Authorship on Application:
compilation, artwork: Capitol Records, Inc., employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Annie Leibovitz (28 documents)
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Capitol Records, Inc. (2127 documents)
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You sing John Lennon

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000170021 / 1993-05-21
Date of Publication:
March 4, 1991
Date of Creation:
1991
Title:
You sing John Lennon.
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Series:
Pocket songs. You sing the hits ; PS 655
Description:
Sound cassette + lyrics sheet.
Other Title:
Pocket songs : You sing the hits ; PS 655
You sing the hits of John Lennon.
Contents:
Watching the wheels.
Copyright Claimant:
on recording, performance; MMO Music Group, Inc.
Notes:
Add. ti.: You sing the hits of John Lennon.
Side B without vocals.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
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MMO Music Group, Inc. (402 documents)
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Free as a bird

Type of Work:
Sound recording and music
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000220975 / 1996-04-29
Date of Publication:
November 20, 1995
Date of Creation:
1995
Title:
Free as a bird / the Beatles.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: additional words, music, arr., performance, recording.
Previous Registration:
Words & music by John Lennon prev. reg. 1985, PAu 765-312; some recording preexisting.
Description:
Compact disc.
Publisher Number:
Apple/Capitol DPRO-11153
Copyright Claimant:
John Lennon Estate, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Richard Starkey
Authorship on Application:
words, music, performance, recording: Paul McCartney, 1942-, George Harrison, 1943-, Richard Starkey, 1940- (p.k.a. Ringo Starr)
Names:
Paul McCartney 1942-
George Harrison 1943-
Richard Starkey 1940-
Ringo Starr

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John Lennon (270 documents)
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Beatles.

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John Lennon Estate

Norwegian wood

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000229692 / 1996-06-12
Date of Publication:
April 1, 1995
Date of Creation:
1995
Title:
Norwegian wood / Trio Rococo.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: sound recording; photographs; liner notes.
Previous Registration:
All songs composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, except track 3 by George Harrison.
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Description:
Compact disc.
Other Title:
The fool on the hill
Contents:
Norwegian wood.
Publisher Number:
RCA Victor 74321-22488-2
Copyright Claimant:
BMG Music
Notes:
Photos: Margaret McCarthy; liner notes: Trio Rococo.
Authorship on Application:
sound recording, photographs, liner notes: BMG Music, employer for hire.
Names:
Margaret McCarthy
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Paul McCartney (455 documents)
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George Harrison (135 documents)
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Rococo, Trio
BMG Music (3290 documents)
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Wonsaponatime--selections from Lennon anthology

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000265054 / 1999-04-20
Date of Publication:
October 22, 1998
Date of Creation:
1998
Title:
Wonsaponatime--selections from Lennon anthology / John Lennon.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: compilation of preexisting sound recordings.
Previous Registration:
Incorporates preexisting sound recordings from the box set.
Description:
Compact disc.
Publisher Number:
Capitol Records CDP 7243 4 97639 2 0
Copyright Claimant:
Capitol Records, Inc. (employer for hire)
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
example document: Step inside, love. w & m Paul McCartney & John Lennon
Capitol Records, Inc. (2127 documents)
example document: Road tested

John Lennon anthology

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000266808 / 1999-03-31
Date of Publication:
October 22, 1998
Date of Creation:
1998
Title:
John Lennon anthology / John Lennon.
Application Title:
John Lennon anthology box set.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: new compilation of previously released recordings; new liner notes.
Description:
5 compact discs.
Publisher Number:
Capitol CDP 7243 8 30615 2 5
Copyright Claimant:
Capitol Records, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
sound recording & liner notes: Capitol Records, Inc., employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
example document: Golden slumbers. w & m John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Capitol Records, Inc. (2127 documents)
example document: How big'a boy are ya?

You've got to hide your love away

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000270420 / 1999-09-01
Date of Publication:
March 10, 1999
Date of Creation:
1998
Title:
You've got to hide your love away.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Previous Registration:
Appl. states work of the same title by John Lennon and Paul McCarthy is preexisting.
Publisher Number:
MCKC 1198
Appears in:
Bangin' the needle. : Compact disc ; MCKC 1198, c1998.
Copyright Claimant:
Mario Constantino
Authorship on Application:
recording & arr.: Mario Constantino.
Performer:
Performed by the Ladders.
Names:
Mario Constantino (1 documents)
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John Lennon (270 documents)
example document: Real love
Paul McCarthy
Ladders. (1 documents)
example document: His song

The very best of John Lennon

Type of Work:
Sound recording
Registration Number / Date:
SR0000295604 / 2001-05-21
Date of Publication:
February 12, 1998
Date of Creation:
1998
Title:
The very best of John Lennon.
Description:
Compact disc.
Publisher Number:
EMI Records 7243 8 21954 2 9
Copyright Claimant:
on compilation of recording, photographs; EMI Records, Ltd. (employer for hire)
Notes:
Collection.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
example document: John Sinclair. w & m John Lennon
EMI Records, Ltd. (772 documents)
example document: Book of the seven seals

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Yesterday the Beatles

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0000426604 / 1980-03-03
Date of Publication:
January 21, 1980
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Yesterday the Beatles / [words and music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney ; arr. Carl Elmer].
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation and playing tips."
Series:
Hal Leonard organ adventure series ; 15
Imprint:
Winona, MN : H. Leonard Pub. Corp., c1980.
Description:
64 p.
Other Title:
Hal Leonard organ adventure series ; 15
Organ adventure series ; 15
Copyright Claimant:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Authorship on Application:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
example document: Back in the USSR. w & m Paul McCartney & John Lennon
Paul McCartney (455 documents)
example document: Don't let it bring you down
Carl Elmer (12 documents)
example document: The Hustle
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2406 documents)
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John Lennon in his own words

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0000681895 / 1981-04-07
Date of Publication:
March 2, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
John Lennon in his own words / compiled by Miles ; designed by Pearce Marchbank.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation."
Previous Registration:
Appl. identifies interviews as preexisting material.
Imprint:
New York : Quick Fox, c1981.
Description:
126 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Quick Fox
Authorship on Application:
compilation: Quick Fox, employer for hire.
Names:
Pearce Marchbank (3 documents)
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Lennon, John, -1980 (16 documents)
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Miles (3 documents)
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Quick Fox (5 documents)
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Lennon '69, search for liberation

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0000845948 / 1982-02-04
Date of Publication:
March 21, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Lennon '69, search for liberation : featuring a conversation between John Lennon and Swami Bhaktivedanta.
Application Title:
Search for liberation.
Imprint:
London : Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, c1981.
Description:
66 p.
Other Title:
Search for liberation
Copyright Claimant:
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Authorship on Application:
entire text, artwork & photos.: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980
Swami Bhaktivedanta
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (57 documents)
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A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, 1896-1977 (17 documents)
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En busca de la liberacion

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001064476 / 1983-02-14
Date of Publication:
November 19, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
En busca de la liberacion : una conversacion entre A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada y John Lennon / [traduccion Virabahu Dasa Adhikari (Marcos Zafarani)].
Language:
Spanish translation of Lennon '69: search for liberation.
Imprint:
LosAngeles : Fondo Editorial Bhaktivedanta, c1982.
Description:
63 p.
Other Title:
Lennon '69: search for liberation
Copyright Claimant:
Fondo Editorial Bhaktivedanta
Authorship on Application:
entire text, artwork & photos.: Fondo Editorial Bhaktivedanta, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Marcos Zafarani

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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami 1896-1977
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (16 documents)
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Virabahu Dasa Adhikari
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First steps in sociology

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001262466 / 1984-01-09
Date of Publication:
May 15, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
First steps in sociology : society, culture, personality (S C P) : a synopsis of selected sociological concepts and theorists.
Variant title:
First steps in sociology : society, culture, personality (S C P)
Copyright Claimant:
Marcel Fredericks, Paul Mundy & John Lennon
Notes:
Cataloged from appl. only.
Authorship on Application:
editorial revisions: Paul Mundy & John Lennon.
Names:
Marcel Fredericks 1927-
Paul Mundy 1919-
John Lennon 1922-

Lennon--The solo years

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001290712 / 1983-12-15
Date of Publication:
November 28, 1983
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
Lennon--The solo years : easy guitar.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation & playing tips."
Imprint:
Winona, MN : H. Leonard Pub. Corp., c1983.
Description:
111 p.
Other Title:
The Solo years
Copyright Claimant:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Notes:
With words.
Authorship on Application:
compilation & playing tips: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2406 documents)
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John Lennon in his own write

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001312401 / 1984-04-26
Date of Publication:
March 1, 1964
Date of Creation:
1964
Title:
John Lennon in his own write / [poems, short stories & drawings by John Lennon ; and design by Robert Freeman].
Imprint:
London : J. Cape, 1964.
Description:
78 p.
Copyright Claimant:
John Lennon
Names:
Robert Freeman

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John Lennon 1940-1980

John Lennon

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001368143 / 1984-04-16
Date of Publication:
March 29, 1984
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
John Lennon / [words & music by John Lennon].
Application Title:
Hal Leonard Back Pocket John Lennon.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation."
Series:
Back Pocket books
Imprint:
Winona, MN : H. Leonard Pub. Corp., c1984.
Description:
47 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Notes:
7 selections arr. for guitar, with words.
Authorship on Application:
compilation: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, employer for hire.
Names:
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2406 documents)
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Unlock the truth

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001691915 / 1985-10-30
Date of Publication:
August 23, 1985
Date of Creation:
1985
Title:
Unlock the truth : how ESP can nurture creative living.
Variant title:
Unlock the truth : how ESP can nurture creative living
Copyright Claimant:
John R. Lennon
Notes:
Cataloged from appl.
Authorship on Application:
text: John R. Lennon.
Names:
John R. Lennon 1911-

Society and health in Guyana

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001721404 / 1985-12-23
Date of Publication:
January 5, 1986
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
Society and health in Guyana : the sociology of health care in a developing nation / Marcel Fredericks, John Lennon, Paul Mundy, and Janet Fredericks.
Imprint:
Durham, N. C. : Carolina Academic Press, c1986.
Description:
173 p.
Variant title:
Society and health in Guyana : the sociology of health care in a developing nation
Copyright Claimant:
Marcel Fredericks, John Lennon, Paul Mundy & Janet Fredericks
Names:
Marcel Fredericks
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Paul Mundy
Janet Fredericks (2 documents)
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Skywriting by word of mouth and other writings, including The Ballad of John and Yoko

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0001980015 / 1986-12-30
Date of Publication:
October 9, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
Skywriting by word of mouth and other writings, including The Ballad of John and Yoko / John Lennon.
Edition:
1st ed.
Imprint:
New York : Harper & Row, c1986.
Description:
200 p.
Variant title:
Skywriting by word of mouth and other writings
Copyright Claimant:
the Estate of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Authorship on Application:
afterword: Yoko Ono.
Names:
John Lennon 1940-1980
Yoko Ono 1933-
John Lennon Estate of

Eclats de ciel

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0002437385 / 1988-11-07
Date of Publication:
March 30, 1988
Date of Creation:
1988
Title:
Eclats de ciel : ecrits par oui-dire / John Lennon ; traduit et adapte de l'anglais par C. Derblum.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: translation, adaptation.
Imprint:
[Monaco] : Rocher, c1988.
Description:
138 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Editions du Rocher
Names:
Corine Derblum

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John Lennon 1940-1980
Editions du Rocher (167 documents)
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The death and life of Superman

Type of Work:
Non-dramatic literary work
Registration Number / Date:
TX0003640100 / 1993-09-28
Date of Publication:
August 2, 1993
Date of Creation:
1992
Title:
The death and life of Superman : a novel Roger Sternm.
Previous Registration:
words & music by John Lennon & Paul McCartney preexisting.
Imprint:
New York : Bantam Books, c1993.
Description:
415 p.
Copyright Claimant:
DC Comics (employer for hire)
Names:
Roger Sternm
John Lennon (270 documents)
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Paul McCartney (455 documents)
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DC Comics (2560 documents)
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