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Each cover features a rarely seen portrait shot of The Beatles star. Two covers display previously unpublished photos of Lennon by David Bailey from 1965, and a shot of Lennon and Yoko Ono by Iain Macmillan in 1969, taken from Ono’s private collection.

Ono has written a letter welcoming readers to the issue and has also given the magazine an interview about her life with The Beatles' frontman, which is included in a 27-page section devoted to Lennon.

The interview was conducted in the kitchen of the apartment Ono shared with Lennon in the Dakota building and includes more unseen shots from Ono's archive.

Personalised testimonials from Paul McCartney, Bono, Jay Z and Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong are also featured along with British DJ Andy Peebles' story about Lennon's last interview.

Paul Rees, editor-in-chief of Q, said: "In order to properly celebrate arguably the single most influential musician in Q's world, we have been collaborating exclusively for some time with Yoko Ono to deliver this genuine collector's issue for Q readers and Lennon fans."

Subscribers to the music magazine will receive a copy with the David Bailey cover shot. Q readers will also have the opportunity to pre-order a cover of their choice, or the full set of four for £9.99, online from from today (27 September).

The magazine's brand extends to Q Radio, QTV, www.Qthemusic.com, The Q Music Club and The Q Awards, to be held on 25 October this year. 

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