Cott, Jonathan. “John Lennon and Yoko Ono: The Last Interview.” Rolling Stone, 1980.

The interview is a primary resource for understanding their motivations and collaborations. In it, John Lennon talks about the intention behind their bed-ins and music theme, while Yoko Ono describes her conceptual art’s role in their activism.

Editors of Rolling Stone. The Ballad of John and Yoko. Rolling Stone Press, 1982.

The collection of Rolling Stone articles features interviews and press coverage from the 1060s and 1970s, providing public reaction to their activism and Ono’s influence on Lennon’s anti-war stance. It also includes some key moments in Lennon and Ono’s relationship and their projects.

“In Bed with John and Yoko.” The New Yorker, www.newyorker.com.

This article analyzes the symbolic significance of the famous bed-in projects in anti-war movements. This is particularly useful to understand how John Lennon and Yoko Ono conducted their activism in public spaces with media coverage in a unique, artistic way.

Norman, Philip. John Lennon: The Life. Ecco, 2008.

The biography gives us a deeper understanding of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s relationship and her huge impact on Lennon’s transition to activism from musician. This broader look at Lennon’s life is fundamental to understanding how a pop star became such a political activist.

Rolling Stone Editors. “War Is Over! If You Want It.” Rolling Stone, 1969, www.rollingstone.com.

The article is about Lennon and Ono’s “War is Over” campaign, a conceptual art piece that established peace as possible. It gives insight into their strategy to reach people beyond traditional methods and shows how the project was received publicly.

Wenner, Jann S. Lennon Remembers. Verso, 1971.

This interview gives us a first-person look at how Lennon feels about art, politics, and his relationship with Ono. It’s great for understanding how Lennon felt about Ono’s influence on his activism and how he can use art in society.