Fab Four FAQ-Everything Left to Know About the Beatles ... and More!

40 years after the release of the iconic Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the Beatles continue to captivate music fans of all ages. There's something always more to discuss about the Fab Four. What were their greatest live performances? Their worst moments? Stories still unknown by most music fans, trends still unseen, history still uninterpreted are all revealed in Fab Four FAQ. Pop culture authors Stuart Shea and Rob Rodriguez provide must-know fan trivia and offer obscure Beatles facts and stories in an easy-to-read, provocative format that will start as many arguments as will end them. With more than sixty chapters of stories, history, observation, and opinion, Fab Four FAQ lays bare the whys and wherefores that made the Beatles so great, giving credit where credit is due and maybe bursting some bubbles along the way. Authors: Robert Rodriguez and Stuart Shea

PAUL MCCARTNEY: Now & Then

In this book, Paul McCartney – the most prolific member of The Beatles, founder of Wings and enduring solo artist – speaks in his own words of his private life, his life as a singer, musician, composer and businessman, of how the greatest band in the world came to be, and how and why they broke up. Paul McCartney Now & Then is the inside story from the man himself. Includes commentary from Sir George Martin, Steve Miller, Pete Best, Brian Wilson, Peter Asher and others. Complimented throughout by rare, many previously unseen photos shot over a career spanning more than four decades. Robin Bextor is a well-known documentary film maker and writer who has formed a close relationship with Paul McCartney over the years. Tony Barrow, who coined the phrase “Fab Four,” was head of The Beatles' Press Office from 1962-1968.

"Each One Believing" Takes You
On A Magical History Tour
It features hundreds of photos shot by Paul’s personal photographer Bill Bernstein, who brings fans everywhere with Paul, from the sad moments after 9/11 to the Tribute to America concert at MSG and all around the world, including Red Square.

The book is published by Chronicle Books and most of the photos have never been shown publicly before. While there have been dozens of books on The Beatles tours and even Paul’s tours, this is the first time that Paul himself has been involved in the production.He contributed the written copy that accompanies each section and even wrote the clever song-headlines that open each new city on the tour.

Blackbird Singing: Poems and Lyrics, 1965-1999
Paul McCartney, WW Norton Books
Paul McCartney's new book of poems. Edited by Adrian Mitchell, this first collection brings together early and late poems, along with some of Sir Paul's greatest poems, the songs he wrote with The Beatles, including "Yesterday," "Maxwell's Silver Hammer," "Penny Lane," and "Hey Jude." Although some of the lyrics seem naked without hearing The Beatles music behind them, by reading this book you will learn what it is really like to think like one of the biggest geniuses in the music business.

There are never-before published poems to Paul's childhood friend, Ivan Vaughan, who shared the same birthday as Paul; Paul's writing partner, John Lennon and Paul's late wife, Linda, that are tender, sparse, and startlingly honest

Paul McCartney
Jorie Gracen-Vetern
Photographer Jorie Gracen has spent the last 2 1/2 decades attending Paul McCartney concerts and events. She's traveled the world to photograph Paul and has compiled a fascinating book of photos of Paul on tour, beginning with his early Wings days right up to his most recent tour. All of the photos are documented as to which show it was taken at, and most include a story or memory associated with that particular show, written by Gracen and Macca fans. Beatle Brunch's Joe Johnson has contributed two stories and quotes from two of Paul's press conferences in Miami and Orlando. Paul fans will find this fun reading and great memories of Paul's touring dates. 176 Pages. Hardcover. You may have noticed one of Jorie's photos in the CD booklet of Paul's "Tripping the Live Fantastic" live set.. 

Here Comes the Sun
A friend of George Harrison offers informed reflections on the late musician's spiritual quest.

Author and film producer Joshua Greene focuses on the metaphysical in his examination of George Harrison, choosing to document the Beatle's relationship with Hindu philosophy and Krishna devotees over his more complex—though admittedly well-covered—relationship with his bandmates.

Out of the insanity, claustrophobia and estrangement that came with being a member of the Beatles, Harrison emerged an affected man, in search of God and peace. Filmmaker/biographer Greene portrays his friend as introspective and modest, inspired by an experience with LSD ("From that moment on, I wanted to have that depth and clarity of perception," Harrison told Rolling Stone.) Harrison reached beyond intoxicants into the bliss of yoga and cosmic chants, a buzz that took him "into the astral plane." He wanted others to share his contact with the mystical and spoke of his spirituality during concerts, where his comments were met with, at best, indifference.

Though he spent considerable time exploring the Hindu religion, writes Greene, the musician was a restless quester, always looking for ways to put his spiritual house in order. Greene writes of a newfound "levelheaded dispassion" as Harrison moved into his sixth decade, a sense of liberation from the material world coupled with an affirmation of nature and a personal recognition of his place in the scheme of things. Greene presents a man deeply engaged in the world he longed to transcend. - Publishers Weekly

WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS
The Music of George Harrison

Far from being “the quiet one,” George Harrison was a writer and arranger of terrific power and beauty, and his guitar playing was fundamental to the Beatles' sound and success.

Now fully revised and expanded, this new edition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music of George Harrison is the most comprehensive evaluation of George Harrison's musical career ever published. Treating each of Harrison's songs with unprecedented analysis, author Simon Leng reveals Harrison's eclectic approach – from teenage Nashville twang through Indian raga, psychedelia, gospel, soul, and pure pop – and thoroughly defines Harrison's role in the Beatles. First-hand accounts of the Concert for Bangladesh and the making of All Things Must Pass take the reader deep into the most fertile and controversial periods of Harrison's long solo career that culminated with Brainwashed. Enhanced with insights from key figures who worked closely with Harrison throughout his extraordinary career, this book is a remarkably stirring study and portrait of a great artist whose musical and spiritual quest changed the lives of millions of people around the world while redefining popular music and rock 'n' roll.

I, Me, Mine
George Harrison
Cherished by fans and collectors, I Me Mine is the closest we will come to George Harrison's autobiography. It is "a sly paradox of a title," to quote Derek Taylor, The Beatles's spokesperson, "chosen by a man concerned for many years and for many reasons to send his ego packing ... a book which tells a story of growing up, not necessarily the hard way, but certainly not the easy way." Featuring George in conversation with Derek Taylor, it touches on everything from growing up in Liverpool and early Beatlemania to his love of India, gardening, and race cars.

Originally published in 1980 and now including a new introduction by Olivia Harrison, "I Me Mine" is also a compendium of the lyrics to over 80 of George's songs, many in his own hand, all accompanied by his uniquely intimate and humorous commentary. Fifty archival photographs of George-several new images are contained in this edition-capture a journey of creative and spiritual transformation. Brimming with the wit, warmth, and grace that characterized his lyrics and his life, "I, Me, Mine" is a treasured portrait of George Harrison and his music.

The Concert for George Book
Beatle Brunch is proud to present one of the finest, high quality books on George Harrison that's ever been printed.
The book is a souvenir of The Concert for George, that was held at Royal Albert Hall on November 29th, 2002. This is another in the fine line of Genesis Books. The first ever was George's "I Me Mine" in 1976, in which all original copies were signed by George, and now command a hefty price at auctions. These copies are personally signed by Olivia Harrison.

This collectable piece of music history is available exclusively from Rockstore.com. Archival images depicting George's life are included from a selection of the world's most respected photographers. The majority of the 450 images in this book are previously unseen. Deluxe Copies are bound in a terracotta shade of leather and fabric over padded boards blocked in gold with blue silk-screening on the cover. Read More

Postcards From The Boys
A limited edition publication, which features the reproduction of 53 postcards sent by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison to Ringo Starr. The superb facsimile reproductions of the cards, complete with the occasional drawing, depict both the spontaneous wit and art of The Beatles. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented with a revealing text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments of his life. "This book is a presentation of postcards the boys have sent me over the years," said Ringo¯and we are lucky to have these postcards, because it was such a surprise to me to find them and we only have them because one of my secretaries decided to put them in a box and keep them. Now I have them and I hope you have as much joy as I did seeing them. What's incredible about them is that some are actual art pieces that would only ever have been sent to Ringo."

Lennon Legend
An Illustrated Life of John Lennon
Chronicle Books

Presented in a handsome slipcase, Lennon Legend is both an illustrated and an interactive biography of the creative genius—songwriter, artist, social activist—who changed his times. Created with the cooperation of Yoko Ono Lennon, who has opened her archives for this project, the book offers insightful details about every era of John’s life, from his early days at art school to the height of Beatlemania to “Imagine.” A live recording of that song is included, along with several interviews of John talking about his life and art, on the never-before-released audio CD contained in this package. Throughout, the book features archival photographs and reproductions of John’s handwritten song lyrics, drawings, memorabilia, and personal papers. In all, 40 removable facsimiles can be enjoyed by the reader, several previously unpublished, including a plea for world peace from John and Yoko Ono Lennon. It’s been said that John Lennon’s was the voice of a generation. Lennon Legend celebrates that voice’s power to resonate across the generations. THE BOOK WAS COMPILED BY JAMES HENKE, vice-president of exhibitions and curatorial affairs of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. For sixteen years he was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone magazine. He has also written and edited several books on rock and roll. Listen to Beatle Brunch To win your copies of “Lennon Legend” and also the upcoming “Lennon Legend” DVD.

In His Own Write / A Spaniard In The Works
John Lennon
A collection of short stories and poems. 1964.
You might well arsk. There are no flies on this Frank. I was bored on the 9th of Octover 1940 when, I believe, the Nasties were still booming us led by Madolf Heatlump (who only had one). Anyway they didn't get me. I attended to varicous schools in Liddypool. And still didn't pass -- much to my Aunties supplies. As a member of the most publified Beatles my (P, G, and R's) records might seem funnier to some of you than this book, but as far as I'm conceived this correction of short writty is the most wonderfoul larf I've every ready. God help and breed you all. Ingram.

"Irreverent... and hilarious (New York Times) this book will appeal to Lennon's thousands of fans and create instant sales on its publication. Really Funny! It's full of funny, witty little poems and drawings by John Lennon, with a few that were written in partnership with Paul. The plays on words in this book are hilarious, and add to the funniness. Only problem is, that at some parts the humor may be a little hard to understand, but once you read it a few times and really think on it, it'll eventually come to you. This book is great. A real mind-bender. From "Snore Wife and Some Several Dwarts" to "Last Will and Testicle" this book will keep you laughing and hungry for more."

"At Woolton village fete I met him. I was a fat schoolboy, and as he leaned an arm on my shoulder, I realized that he was drunk. We were twelve then, but, in spite of his sideboards, we went on to become teenage pals. Aunt Mimi, who had looked after him since he was so high, used to tell me how he was cleverer than he pretended, and things like that. He had written a poem for the school magazine about a hermit who said, "as breathing is my life, to stop I dare not dare." This made me wonder right away - is he deep? He wore glasses so it was possible, and even without them there was no holding him. "What 'bus?" he would say to howls of appreciative laughter. He went to QuarryBank High School for Boys and later attended to the Liverpool Art College. He left school and played with a group called The Beatles, and, here he is with a book. Again I think - is he deep? Is he arty, with it, or cultured? There are bound to be thickheads who will wonder why some of it doesn't make sense, and others who will search for hidden meanings. "What's a brummer?" "There's more to "dubb owld boot" than meets the eye. None of it has to make sense and if it seems funny then that's enough.
Paul
P.S. I like the drawings too.

Lennon Remembers: The Rolling Stone Interviews
John Lennon, Jann S. Wenner
Rolling Stone founder and Publisher Jann Wenner has finally released the complete John Lennon interview he conducted for the magazine in 1971. In the interview, John discusses the Beatle breakup, his anger with Paul and George, his experimentation with LSD and heroin, and how Yoko was despised by the group. A 30 year old Lennon is very angry in his first post-Beatle interview, sitting down to plug his "Imagine" album. Some great moments though, like John criticizing Mick Jagger for knocking The Beatles, saying that he (John) is the only one allowed to knock The Beatles. You can hear up to 45 minutes of audio from the original interview by logging on to Rolling Stone. Lennon was mercurial, that is, his mood shifted over time and had several different public careers. There was the moptop Lennon in 1964, the psychedelic Lennon in 1967, the hairy Lennon in 1969, the drunk Lennon in 1974, and the domestic comeback Lennon in 1980.

But in 1970, it was the angry Lennon who underwent primal scream therapy and tried to cut off all ties with the Beatles, badmouthing nearly everyone from his past in an effort to forge a new public persona: the man who wanted peace and to exorcise his demons. He exorcises them here. Interesting glimpse into Lennon's world. Colored by the recent break-up of The Beatles, Lennon Remembers can't completely be taken at face value. Lennon himself later dismissed many of the comments he makes in the book. Still, there are many sections where Lennon comes clean about The Beatles and his own problems. While it lacks objectivity, "Lennon Remembers" does provide a snapshot glimpse into The Beatles and their contemporaries that other books fail to do. Lennon would later retract many of the things he said and elaborate on why he fibbed or didn't tell the whole story.

For a fuller, more complete view of The Beatles and Lennon, I'd recommend Lennon's Playboy interview published shortly before his death as well as The Beatles Anthology. Lennon himself was initially upset when Werner published these interviews in book form as he agreed to do them provided that didn't occur. "John Lennon pours out his heart in this book. It's touching. The portrait you get of him is remarkably intimate. It doesn't matter if all the info is right or not. The picture it gives you is John Lennon at the time of the interview: how he felt and thought. It's intriguing.

Marx & Lennon : The Parallel Sayings
Selected by bestselling author Joey Green, a collection of 400 quotes by Marx and Lennon, juxtaposed to reveal their hilarious similaritiesNo, not THAT Marx and Lenin! Here+s a much funnier and artistically talented pair from history. Revolutionaries in their own rights, John Lennon and Groucho Marx did not share much common ground with their Communist namesakes, or even with each other. Where they do overlap is through their very humorous and irreverent takes on life. Editor Joey Green brings together a collection of more than 400 Groucho Marx and John Lennon sayings, juxtaposed to emphasize their hysterical and unexpected similarities. Joey Green, the bestselling author of 30 books and America’s favorite inventor of wacky uses for brand-name products, is a frequent guest on such shows as Today, The Tonight Show, and Good Morning America. His books include Joey Green’s Amazing Kitchen Cures, Joey Green’s Gardening Magic, and Polish Your Furniture with Panty Hose. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

Loving John
By May Pang and Henry Edwards
This is the story of Lennon's 18-month affair with May Pang, a relationship she claims continued even after Lennon returned to his wife. On his "Lost Weekend," he traveled with her to L.A. to record music and party with other musicians like Harry Nilsson. It was a boozy, decadent period that saw Lennon ejected from a nightclub for interrupting a performance and generally hit the bottle in a manner in which he hadn't since he was a youth. Sadly it confirms something often glossed over in other Lennon biographies - That Lennon was a mean drunk. The man of peace could turn into a foul-mouthed, dangerous, nasty and violent drunk who needed to be tied up by his friends until he sobered up.

Pang writes of their relationship with affection and brutal honesty. Her pen chronicles, not only the facts but her emotions and reactions to the events as they unfolded. It's a lesser known fact that she was the Lennon's personal assistant in the early 1970s and she recounts stories about the making of the original "Imagine" film and Yoko's experimental films like "Fly." However, it's the Lost Weekend period that really makes this book a worthwhile purchase.

Yoko can never write about this time because, for most part, she wasn't there. Pang was. She writes about: the "Rock and Roll" sessions with madcap record producer Phil Spector; Lennon's difficult relationship with first wife Cynthia and son Julian; seeing a UFO in New York; the booze sessions with Harry Nilsson including the infamous incident at the Troubadour Club; the "Walls and Bridges" album and the comeback performance at Madison Square Garden with Elton John.

While with Lennon, she also encountered other rock celebrities and tells of the times Lennon holidayed with Keith Moon and Ringo Starr, socialized with Mick and Bianca Jagger, played music again with Paul McCartney, got verbally berated by George Harrison, met and recorded with David Bowie, and Elton John, upset Paul Simon and annoyed the Smothers Brothers.

Pang also debunks some of the common stories we hear about John and Yoko and while she is forgiving of John, portrays Yoko as a manipulative, scheming dragon lady. An image, not unfamiliar to Beatle fans, and one which Ono has tried hard to erase.

John Lennon : The New York Years
Bob Gruen
In his bio on the flap copy, Bob Gruen is described as one of the world's best rock and roll photographers. Modesty aside, Gruen is the world's best rock and roll photographer, and his eye for the prize shot is on full display in this collection of photos and remembrances of Lennon, who was Gruen's friend as well as his favorite subject. From the legendary shot of Lennon on a rooftop clad in the now iconic New York City T-shirt to a heart-wrenching shot of a young Sean Lennon curled up in Yoko's bed not long after John's murder, both Lennon's and Gruen's geniuses are exhibited here. - Publishers Weekly

Lennon Revealed
Larry Kane
Beatle Brunch is proud to debut the cover of the new book by Author Larry Kane of “Ticket to Ride” fame.

“Lennon Revealed” will include include personal stories by you, our Beatle Brunch listeners. The book also contains many exclusive interviews with some of those closest to John, including Yoko Ono Lennon.

We look forward to featuring Larry and the new book on the show in the next few months, and giving you details on where you can get it, and how you can win your copy just by listening to the show. View personal note of thanks from Larry to our listeners. www.lennonrevealed.com

Ticket to Ride
Larry Kane Running Press
An insider's story on touring with the Beatles in 1964 and 65. In 1964 and 65 Larry Kane was living every Beatle fans fantasy, he was traveling with them one-on-four, if you will, as an official press reporter for WFUN radio in Miami as well as 40 other radio stations who depended on Larry’s daily feeds to keep their listeners up to date on what The Beatles were up to. Larry had exclusive access to The Beatles and saw a side of them that few others enjoyed. They shared limo rides, hung out backstage, had lunch and dinner together and even got into pillow fights on their chartered flights between cities. Now, Beatle Brunch is proud to get behind Larry’s new book “Ticket to Ride” , an upbeat blast on tour with The Beatles from August of 64 through the end of 65 and part of 66. While anyone can write a book about The Beatles, only “Ticket to Ride” comes with an audio fingerprint, a 60 minute CD featuring Larry’s exclusive on-microphone interviews with John, Paul, George and Ringo, plus Brian Epstein, Neil Aspinal, Derek Taylor and Ivor Davis. You’ll read and hear about what the fans would offer Larry to get to The Beatles, what it was like traveling from city to city besieged by fans, the night the boys met Elvis and their impressions of him, and behind the scenes stories on how thoughtful and caring The Beatles were toward their fans. But most of all, you’ll get a sense of what it was like at more than 60 Beatles concerts from San Francisco to New York, Vancouver to Jacksonville and everywhere in between. Many Beatle Brunch listeners will also be pleased to find their personal stories of seeing The Beatles in concert highlighted in “Ticket to Ride”. It is a fascinating journey inside The Beatles circle as told by one of the few ever permitted “inside”. Included also are even many behind-the-scenes photographs that have never been published.

Philadelphia
Larry Kane - Temple University Press
Only a chosen few were able to penetrate the Beatles inner circle, and get close enough for some intimate conversation. One of those lucky enough to make the cut was former WFUN-Miami newsman Larry Kane, who spent 3 summers touring and interviewing The Beatles. For the last 35 years, Kane's been the Dean of Television news in Philadelphia, anchoring the 11 pm newscast at KYW TV, the CBS affiliate, and his new book,

Larry Kane's Philadelphia, covers his outstanding career as news anchor and community cheerleader in the City of Brotherly Love. The book recalls his time with The Beatles on their U.S. tours in 1964, '65 and part of '66, as well as a chapter on John Lennon's participation in the 1975 "Helping Hands" radio marathon, broadcast on WFIL throughout Philadelphia.

Larry Kane's Philadelphia is full of local references, stories about the politicians in the city, and Larry's rise to the lead anchor chair in Philly. Beatle fans will love Larry's story of Lennon coming to town and the photos of Larry, John and Paul. Larry Kane was one of the more intelligent and articulate Beatle interviewers, who often asked the boys more important questions than "when they were going to get a haircut".

You can get Larry's book in the "books and media" section of buyphilly.com, and listen to Beatle Brunch to win additional copies of the book that we have to give away on future shows. Since his interview, Larry has become a friend of the show. Listen for more interviews with Larry in the coming months on Beatle Brunch on his new "Ticket To Ride" book.

The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay
Bruce Spizer
The fascinating story of the Beatles in America on Vee-Jay Records before they were picked up by Capitol Records.

In the limited time that Vee-Jay retained its rights to sixteen Beatles songs, they managed to repackage them into ten 45s, one EP, three variations of the first Beatles album, two variations of a compilation album, and one elaborate double album combining the Beatles and the Four Seasons.

The Beatles Solo on Apple Records
Bruce Spizer
The Beatles Solo on Apple Records is the fifth installment of Bruce Spizer’s critically acclaimed series on the Beatles American records and the companion piece to The Beatles on Apple Records.

There's no question about it. Bruce Spizer has claimed the title of the ultimate Beatles historian. Exhaustive research goes into every one of his Beatles books. The Beatles Solo on Apple Records is no exception. Bruce has meticulously detailed all of the Beatles solo releases in this exceptional tome. As with his other books, this one is beautifully illustrated with thousands of photographs, record labels, and picture sleeves. The details of research in this volume is superb. If you buy only one Beatles book this year, make sure it is this one

The Beatles Story on Capitol Records Part 1 : Beatlemania & The Singles
Bruce Spizer

Spizer, a tax attorney, Beatles historian, and contributor to various Beatles fan magazines, offers this meticulously researched follow-up to The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay (498 Prods., 1998). His study of the Beatles' American recordings on Capitol Records is two-fold. This work, Part 1, examines 45 rpm singles from 1964's "I Want To Hold Your Hand" to 1968's "Lady Madonna" (the last Capitol release before the Beatles launched Apple Records). Part 2, scheduled for fall 2000, will cover the Beatles' LPs. Three sections make up this title: how Capitol finally agreed to release Beatles records in the United States after rejecting the first four British hits; a breakdown of each single release with explanations and photographs of each issued label and picture sleeve variation, complete with coverage of Capitol's Beatles-related novelty singles, Canadian releases, and counterfeit records; and, lastly, a history of Capitol and other Capitol miscellany. The forthcoming book will contain information that will apply to this title, e.g., a chapter on identifying pressing plants based on information etched in the plastic discs. Hundreds of source documents from Capitol's files are reproduced, such as Capitol's first Beatles press release. In 2001, Spizer plans to write a history of the Beatles on Apple Records. Spizer's works are indispensable for serious Beatles collectors but of limited appeal to casual fans; recommended for libraries with large pop music/Beatles collections.

The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Part 2,
Bruce Spizer
The Albums, pick up where the Part 1 left off, this time covering all the Beatles albums released on Capitol Records. Spizer's exhaustive narrative on the Capitol story is complete, right down to the catalog and label numbers of all the LPs.

One highlight of the book is Spizer's three full pages on the infamous Butcher Cover LP, or Yesterday and Today, its official title. The section includes outtake photos and the story on how the album came out and what Capitol did to try and stop it because of the "Butcher Cover" .

No Beatles library is complete without Spizer's reference books (this third in a series on the Beatles vinyl). Fans who don't plan on reading every minute detail about numbers in run-off grooves, will at least love the full color photos of the album covers, including the many import versions. Spizer's work is so well respected that if you look closely, you'll find him listed in the liner notes of the new Beatles 1 CD.

The Beatles Are Coming!
Bruce Spizer
The Beatles Are Coming! is the 5th book by Beatles author/historian Bruce Spizer. The book covers the Beatles first visit to the United States and the events leading up to the arrival on February 7, 1964.

The book is 246 pages and contains over 450 images, including many previously unpublished photos of the Beatles as well as never-seen-before documents.

The book will be simultaneously published in both a limited hardbound edition and a paperback edition, both measuring 9" x 12" and having color throughout.

The Beatles Swan Song -
She Loves You and Other Records
Bruce Spizer

The sixth and final installment of Bruce Spizer’s books on the Beatles American records, this book covers all of the group’s U.S. releases on labels that had the rights to only a limited number of Beatles recordings.

It is the first book to accurately tell the stories behind the Beatles discs released by Swan, United Artists, Decca, MGM, Atco and Polydor. It also has an extensive section on Capitol Records in the 70s & 80s.

Here There and Everywhere
Geoff Emerick
As witness to one of the Beatles first recording sessions ("How Do You Do It?"), Emerick paints a fascinating picture of the individual dynamics and personalities of each Beatle in the recording studio.

Paul was the easiest to get along with, a true workaholic in the studio who, curiously enough was pegged as "the leader" by Geoff Emerick during the early sessions. John was often impatient, but curiously enough - it was always a new Lennon song that was first recorded for each new album session! Later, John's impatience actually paid off when they discovered they were one song short for completion of Revolver - they quickly finished John's "She Said She Said". Other tales include a funny story of the "fan siege" during the recording of "She Loves You" in which fans were running loose at EMI - which gave Emerick a first-hand view of Beatlemania and he comments that this "atmosphere" seemed to lend to the electricity of the recording.

George Harrison was probably the least 'at ease' in the recording studio and had problems nailing his solos, such as his solo on "A Hard Day's Night". Ringo was basically quiet in the studio.

Emerick takes you behind the scenes of EMI in the '60s and exposes several of their antiquated and often outrageous rules, such as the rules regarding microphone placement (which he helped break and changed the way artists forever recorded in the process!). Another hilarious rule was the dress code- white lab coats for the maintenance staff and brown coats for the janitorial staff.

Teenagers Guide to The Beatles
There are countless books written on The Beatles, and hundreds of books about The Beatles, their art and films that kids would enjoy, but never has a Beatle book spoken directly to the new generation of Beatle fans…until now.
In the Teenagers Guide to The Beatles, author Zane Lalani has taken the Beatles facts, and made them easy to digest for young fans, chronologically spelling out the history of the Fab Four for those ages 10 and above.
Lalani’s book is well written and researched, full of accurate information that not only the younger set will appreciate, but even older readers who aren’t as Beatle savy as the regular ‘fest attendees’ are, will find it helpful and easy to absorb. The chapters are divided into short topics with relevant photographs and album covers. Sidebars with interesting trivia are scattered throughout the book. The emotions the fans felt during Beatlemania are conveyed through newspaper headlines, stories, and fan interviews.
The 1960s' decade was turbulent and full of controversy, and the Beatles had their share of controversies. The book doesn’t shy away from the controversial issues the Beatles faced, but the author explains the issues in an appropriate manner for the age group and leaves out altogether some topics that are more appropriate for mature readers. Beatle Brunch parents, librarians, teachers, and other adults can feel comfortable that the book is safe to read for pre-teens and teens alike.
Screaming fans, Beatles lunchboxes, Beatles action figures, and shiny molasses-colored LPs are, for many music fans, cherished memories of a revolution. For many in today’s generation, however, they're subjects studied in history class. Teenagers Guide to the Beatles brings history back to life taking the reader into age of Beatlemania.
Listen to win your signed copy on Beatle Brunch in our Mind Games contest.
About the author:
Zane Lalani, a second generation Beatles fan living on the Tampa area, wrote this book for his teenage daughter. Seeing a young Beatles fan fall in love with the music without understanding its origins inspired him to tap the keyboard and tap a resource of material suitable for her age group. It's a very well balanced book and a wholesome, off-kilter romp through the lives of four superstars. It stays simple and personal, light-hearted and fun through every page.

The Beatles: 10 Years That Shook the World
"The Beatles: 10 Years that Shook the World" is the closest we've come to a new "Beatles Anthology" since the Fabs penned the story themselves four years ago. "10 Years" brings together the memories of many Beatles insiders, friends, photographers, authors and fellow musicians who offer an insider's perspective on life in a fish bowl, experienced by The Beatles and those around them. The book gives detailed insight into the early childhood of the Fab Four by Lennon's college friend Bill Harry, and closes with an analysis of what The Beatles meant in the 1970's by famed journalist Nick Kent. "10 Years" examines the private and public events that revolutionized the music world and led to The Beatles domination of the music industry. You'll see rare and only recently published photos, with captions written by the photographers themselves, and memorabilia, tour and publicity shots, along wtih album covers. Also included, are new, in-depth reviews of the albums and films describing the impact at the time. Read three original reviews of "Sgt. Pepper", and take in behind the scenes accounts, combined with fantastic photographs that give the Beatle fan the story and narrative behind the famed images.

The books' forward is written by fellow musician and Beatle fan Brian Wilson, whose work with The Beach Boys helped propel The Beatles into the Sgt. Pepper phase. Paul McCartney is still close with Brian and recently sang and played on a song on Brian's new album "Gettin' in Over My Head".

Other contributors include, Donovan, who accompanied The Beatles to India in 1968 and remained close with George until his death in 2001; Hunter Davies, who wrote the first official Beatles biography in 1968; Bill Harry, who attended Liverpool College of Art with John Lennon and founded "Mersey Beat" magazine; Mark Lewishohn, author of many books on The Beatles including "The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions"; Robert Whitaker, commissioned by Brian Epstein to photograph The Beatles, including shooting the infamous "Butcher Cover" photo in 1966; Larry Kane, friend of Beatle Brunch and author of "Ticket to Ride" and an upcoming expose on John Lennon; Mark Ellen, broadcaster and journalist and founding father of "Q", "Mojo Magazine" and "Word", plus many other authors and contributors. www.dk.com

Playback - An Illustrated Memoir
The Autobiography of George Martin
Forewords by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
A SIGNED AND NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION BOOK/CD SET OF 2000 COPIES.
The book is autographed by Sir George Martin and comes with a CD. You can order the book from www.rockstore.net, but hurry, because this printing is strictly limited to 2000 copies. Features a 50,000-word text by the world's most celebrated music producer on his unparalleled career. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of rare and unpublished photographs and documents from George Martin's private collection, augmented by a wide selection of rare images by leading photographers. Bound in quarter black leather with buckram-covered boards, chromium name plate, silver page edges and silver tooling. Accompanied by a CD produced solely for this limited edition box set, featuring tracks especially recorded as well as other rare and unreleased recordings of historical significance. The whole book-and-CD set is housed in a custom-designed solander box. Every copy is personally autographed by George Martin and individually numbered.
"There is so much to be said about George that I think the best thing is to leave it to him to explain it, as he does so eloquently in this fine book." Sir Paul McCartney, from his Foreword.
"Without George Martin the world would have been a different place." Ringo Starr, from
his Foreword.

The Beatles – The True Beginnings 
Pete Best
Every Beatle fan knows about the "Cavern Club" in Liverpool and its importance in the history of The Beatles beginnings.  But most fans don’t know that The Beatles really began at a basement coffee house in West Derby, Liverpool, where their drummer Pete Best lived. The club was called “The Casbah” and it was the brainchild of Pete Best’s mom, Mona Best.

The book is written by Roag Best and his brothers Pete and Rory, and tells the story of the humble beginnings of The Casbah Club, where The Beatles played some 90 times, first as The Quarrymen, then as The Silver Beatles and finally, as The Beatles. The book is filled with hundreds of fascinating photos of The Casbah, which has been preserved for more than 40 years in the cellar of the old Best home. The walls still retain the artistic paint brush that John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison gave it when it opened on August 29th, 1959. A wealth of rare material from The Casbah and the Bests’ own archives is sprinkled throughout the book, accompanied by a fascinating personal memoir of this extraordinary time, plus historic photographs of much of original equipment from the club.

It was mother Mona Best’s idea to open a coffee house where the kids could gather together and play. It’s where Pete Best first played with The Beatles, then accompanied them on their musical journey to Hamburg in 1960.  The Beatles then played the Casbah upon their return to Liverpool in 1962.  The club remained open until Pete was dismissed by The Beatles in August of 1962. 

Its contents were boxed up and the basement club closed, until recently when Pete and his brothers uncovered all of this important memorabilia of that time, to reopen the club as a museum and tribute to their mother, who passed away in 1988. The book's opening comments are written by Paul McCartney, who recognizes the importance of the Casbah in the early days of The Beatles with enthusiastic memories of the club. The Bests plan to re-open the club for acoustic performances and specials guest appearances. Listen to Beatle Brunch to win your copy of the book!

Commemorative Exhibition Catalog
The 32-page commemorative soft cover exhibition catalog contains 71 fine art exhibition photographs and captions from "The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes", a fine art photography exhibition from the archives of CBS Television and LIFE photographer, Bill Eppridge." The exhibition magnifies a condensed 1964 timeframe as the Fab Four won new North American audiences and revoluntionized rock music at an unprecedented pace. Taken around the Beatles first North American appearance on the CBS Ed Sullivan Show, the images of this exhibition represent the best of photojournalism 1964. Inside the Plaza Hotel, on the tarmac, at the beach, in the studio, on the train, become witness to the rock-star phenomenon begun by "The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes".

Drummed Out. The Sacking of Pete Best
Spencer Leigh, Northdown Publishing
The story of Pete's abrupt departure from the soon-to-be Fab Four.
Why was The Beatles original drummer fired and replaced with Ringo Starr in August of 1962, just as The Beatles were about to hit it big? If he was "no good" as some say, then why did he last two years? Was Ringo really a better drummer? Or was Manager Brian Epstein upset that Best refused his advances?

BBC Radio Merseyside's local music aficionado, Spencer Leigh, attempts to answer all these questions and more by interviewing everyone he could drum up who was associated with Best at one time or another in his hometown of Liverpool. They only subject he avoids contacting is Pete himself, though there are some previous quotes from Pete in the book. The result is an extremely thorough examination of the Liverpool music scene at the time and the presentation of nearly 100 opinions on Pete's drumming and the opinions on his firing. The book gives great background on Pete and his family's importance to the music scene in the early 60's, and how Best might have been "used" by The Beatles to get to the next step. Pete's house, after all, was one of the few in town that had a phone, a crucial connection for booking The Beatles. The reader is left to ultimately make up their own mind about a bandmate and friend who was left on the Liverpool dock as the big ship was about to depart.

BeatleGear:
All The Fab Four's Instruments, From Stage To Studio
Andy Bubiak, Backbeat Books
BeatleGear is a must book for any Beatle fan with the desire to learn how The Beatles actually made their sound through the years. It is the first book to tell the complete story behind the guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, amplifiers, effects, and everything that John, Paul, George and Ringo used to create the Beatles sound. With over 300 photos, many never seen before, BeatleGear is the six-year brainchild of Andy Babiuk. Andy is a staff consultant to the "Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame" and for 20 years has worked at the "House Of Guitars" in New York City.

He also worked on the John Lennon commemorative project for the Epiphone Casino and the Gibson J-160E limited edition guitar reproductions. With a foreword by Beatle expert Mark Lewisohn, this book is the first to tell the complete story and the definitive history of The Beatles instruments.

The Best of Fellas
The Story of Bob Wooler, Liverpool's First DJ
This book is full of Bob’s first hand accounts. Brimming with his Woolerisms, always acute, and often very funny observations on the early days of Mersey Beat. It also includes his views on the Liverpool world of The Beatles, The Searchers, The Merseybeats, and Gerry And The Pacemakers, to name but a few of the literally hundreds of beat groups Liverpool spawned in those heady days. Wooler helped secure the Beatles' first major gig in Liverpool after their return from Hamburg in 1960. The "Cavern Club Compere" introduced them hundreds of times on the Cavern Club stage.

Wooler became the permanent lunchtime Cavern DJ after owner Ray McFall heard him introduce one of his bands with the words, "Remember all you cave dwellers, the Cavern is the best of cellars!" Wooler also dabbled in songwriting, penning several country songs for Phil Brady & The Ranchers. He became well-known as a sloganeer and publicity imager, twisting phrases into what Liverpudlians termed "Woolerisms." Among the most-famous is one of his his slogans for the Cavern-era Beatles: "The Stuff That Screams Are Made Of." On December 3, 1961, at the invitation of John Lennon, Wooler accompanied the Fab Four to their first meeting with Brian Epstein at NEMS, and it was Wooler's endorsement on which the band based their trust in Epstein. Brian Epstein adopted a "Woolerism" as his official cable address -- Wooler nicknamed the emperor of NEMS "Nemporer." When Epstein & his stable relocated to London, Wooler was invited along, but chose to stay in his native Liverpool, promoting Merseyside music long after the London record industry lost interest.

At Bob Wooler’s funeral, both Spencer Leigh and others reminisced about a few of the many memories Bob left behind. Spencer also admitted that there was one more thing he would have liked Bob to have left behind. This was a letter revealing exactly what was said and done during Bob’s infamous and violent bust up with John Lennon at Paul McCartney’s 21st birthday party. Suffice to say that the recent TV film biopic ‘The John Lennon Story’, though featuring the incident, does not adequately explain just what did happen. Surely, another reason to buy Spencer’s book. After the incident, John Lennon and Bob Wooler remained on friendly terms.

Beatles Anthology
At the time the Beatles Anthology project was launched in November, 1995, with the broadcast of the ABC-TV special and the release of the Anthology 1 CD, it was announced that an Anthology book would be available in late 1996. When the Anthology time table got pushed back, so did the book's publication date. Every year there was talk that the book would be out for the Christmas season. Finally, four years after its planned release date, The Beatles Anthology Book is here. And now that THE BOOK is finally here, and Number One on the NY Times Bestseller list, does it contain any new revelations and is worth owning? While most of the information in the book will be a refresher course for Beatle experts, there is so much information in the book's 365 pages that even the most devout Beatle fan will learn something.

The Beatles Anthology Book is presented as an oral history, with a series of well chosen and well placed quotes from John, Paul, George and Ringo, George Martin, Derek Taylor, Neil Aspinall, Mal Evans and others associated with the group. While the surviving Beatles have the luxury of looking back and putting things into perspective, the quotes from John vary in tone depending on when he was interviewed. Sometimes his anger and bitterness seems inappropriate. Other times his wit cuts through brilliantly. We wonder what he would say now. "The Threetles" (PG&R) don't sugar coat everything either.

George's resentment at being treated as a "second class song writer" comes through. Paul admits that at times he could be bossy, while Ringo comes across as the one most at peace with what went on all those years ago. Because the book is an oral history, it is not the definitive account of the Beatles time together. It is neither scholarly nor all-inclusive. It is the story of Beatlemania as the Beatles have decided to remember it, and that's not necessarily a negative. It's supposed to be their story. After all, the author is "The Beatles." The important thing to know is that it is a story worth reading.

The opening biography sections on each Beatle are fascinating. We get to know what each was like growing up. We are reminded that John had character flaws and that Ringo was lucky to have survived his childhood illnesses. By the time the quotes move to the band's stay in Germany, we are presented with a series of stories regarding the rough conditions of their formative years and some of their sexual experiences.

When Beatlemania strikes, we hear what the Beatles thought of those wonderfully insane years. In later pages we are treated with stories of how the songs evolved in the studio. By the end of The Anthology, we hear from all four about the break up of the band.

The Beatles in Rishikesh
On December 4, 1967, 23 year old Paul Saltzman boarded a plane bound for Rishikesh, India, where he was planning to study under the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, hoping to heal the pain of a broken heart. What he didn't expect, was to share his time with four of the most influential figures in pop music. Saltman's The Beatles in Rishikesh is a narrative and photographic story of his time in India with The Beatles in the spring of 1968, and includes 75 previously unpublished photos documenting this unique time, including many photos of The Beatles composing songs for "The White Album" on acoustic guitar. The photos are not only captivating, they are some of the most beautiful photographs ever taken of the Beatles.

Saltzman never planned to make the pictures public, in fact, he had forgotten about them, until his teenage daughter became interested in The Beatles. When she remembered that he had told her he had taken some photos of the Beatles, she insisted on seeing them, and convinced her dad to publish the photos. The Beatles in Rishikesh presents another side of the group just before the breakup. It shows Paul and John enjoying each others company. It also includes many wonderful photos of the landscape and surrounding area, as well as Saltzman's personal memoir of this magical episode.

Saltzman was recently featured at Beatlefest where he was one of the most popular guest speakers of the weekend. He told Beatle Brunch that he plans to offer large prints of his photos for sale in the near future. You can hear Saltman's interview and get an opportunity to win a copy of the book on the April 15th edition of Beatle Brunch as we feature "The Beatles in India". Saltman's Website

Not Just The Beatles
Sid Bernstein/Arthur Aaron
With the recent release of The Beatles Anthology Book, it seems everyone who's ever met the Beatles has written a book. Sid Bernstein was a driving force behind some of the biggest names in the entertainment world, including the Fabs, and now he's written (along with Arthur Aaron) "Not Just the Beatles", the story of his association with the show business greats of our time.

Bernstein was responsible for booking The Beatles at New York's Carnegie Hall on their first U.S. visit in February of 1964.A year later, he convinced Brian Epstein to let him book the Beatles into Shea Stadium, creating the largest concert event at the time, and the first ever stadium rock show. He brought The Beatles back to Shea again in 1966. In the 70's, Berstein tried to reunite The Beatles for a live performance by making them a huge cash offer.

Bernstein has was at the Meadowland's Beatlefest celebration, where he entertained crowds with his stories of The Beatles and Brian Epstein. Bernstein made most of his money managing The Rascals, and was also instrumental in the success of the careers of Tony Bennett and others.

The Beatles, The Bible, and Bodega Bay: My Long and Winding Road
Ken Mansfield
The autobiography of Ken Mansfield, an American officer in the British Invasion who helped the Beatles extend their empire. As U.S. manager of Apple records, the Beatles' own label and corporate home, Mansfield worked closely with the Fab Four in it's heyday. There is tale-telling aplenty on the 20th century's most influential rock band. 368 Pages. Hardcover.

Peter Blake: About Collage
The catalog for the exhibition of the same name which has recently opened at the Tate Gallery, Liverpool. The exhibition contains collages by Peter Blake, who organized the exhibition, and other artists. Included is a collage by John Lennon in the 1950's and one by Paul McCartney entitled "World 2000". These are illustrated in the catalog in color along with approximately 50 other works. Peter Blake also talks about Sgt. Pepper and his association with The Beatles.

The Official Abbey Road Cafe Guide to the Beatles London
Richard Porter
A professional Beatle tour guide with a forward by Jeff Jarrett, a record producer who worked with the Beatles at Abbey Road. The book is divided into 4 sections, detailing a chronological history of The Beatles in London, a walking tour of the major Beatles sites, a tour by car and further visitor information relating to The Beatles in London.

Nowhere Man - The Final Days Of John Lennon
Robert Rosen
This latest book on John Lennon has already found itself the subject of controversy. Robert Rosen has written his account of John's "Dakota Days" based on his knowledge of what was in Lennon's personal diaries, which were stolen from John's home by his personal assistant Frederic Seaman, just after Lennon's death in 1980. Seaman told his friend Rosen that the pair should collaborate on a book which would be based on the diaries. Seaman was later sentenced to five year's probation. Although the diaries were returned to Yoko Ono, Rosen had transcribed the volumes based on his memories of them, but stresses that he has not used any actual material from the journals. Rosen takes the same route as Albert Goldman and his book, "The Lives Of John Lennon", by continually concentrating on the negative aspects of John's life. "Nowhere Man" also takes a nasty and unnecessary detour into the circumstances surrounding his death. What could have been one of the most revealing books on John turns out to be a damp disappointment.

Gimme Some Truth: The John Lennon F.B.I. Files
Jon Weiner
This book tells the story of the author's fourteen year battle to win release of the Lennon files under the Freedom Of Information Act in a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court. With the publication of Gimme Some Truth, 100 key pages of the Lennon FBI file are available complete and unexpurgated. The Nixon administration's efforts to "neutralize" Lennon are the subject of Lennon's file. Documents are reproduced in facsimile so that readers can see all the classification stamps, marginal notes, blacked out passages and in some cases the initial of J. Edgar Hoover. The file includes lengthy reports by confidential informants detailing the daily lives of anti-war activists, memo's to the White House, transcripts of TV shows on which Lennon appeared, and a proposal that Lennon be arrested by local police on drug charges. 312 pages. Softback

The Brian Epstein Story
Deborah Geller
An authoritative account of the personal and professional life of Brian Epstein. Also contains extracts from many of Epstein's previously unseen personal diaries. 175 pages.

All Our Loving
Carolyn Lee Mitchell
An original Apple Scruff's account of her time spent waiting for The Beatles outside E.M.I. Studios and Paul's Cavendish Avenue home. Interesting fan's view of The Beatles between 1967 and 1970. 160 pages.

The Beatles, Real Love
A softback book containing various b/w photographs of the Beatles. 34 pages. Published by UFO Music Ltd.

20 Forthlin Road
A National Trust softback publication detailing the history of Paul McCartney's former Liverpool home in Allerton, Liverpool. 16 pages containing many rare photos of Paul and his family in the house which the National Trust have purchased and refurbished to recreate the atmosphere of the era in which Paul was raised. Foreword by Paul McCartney.

Act Naturally
Shawn Huff
An in-depth look at the Beatles film and video career. Chronicles every film, documentary and video in which Beatles, either collectively or individually, have appeared in, narrated, directed, produced, written for, or contributed music. "Act Naturally" scrutinizes each of The Beatles promotional films including filming dates and locations, original broadcast dates and directors. The book also documents working titles, foreign titles filming dates and locations, budgets, premieres, soundtrack albums, awards and nominations, books, scrapped movie ideas and unreleased films. Foreword by Victor Spinetti. 360 pages.

The Rocking City: The Explosive Birth Of The Beatles
Sam Leach
Brilliant account by the Beatles promoter, Sam Leach, of his own experiences of organizing The Beatles early concerts on Mersyside, including the Operation Big Beat gigs at the Tower Ballroom. 233 pages.

The Beatles
A limited edition softback book issued by the publishers of Q magazine. This very special limited edition publication celebrates The Beatles as the greatest Rock 'n Roll band of the millennium. The 196-page book includes material taken from the Q archives alongside specially commissioned features and previously unseen pictures.

Paul McCartney: Paintings Book 1999
(Imported from Germany) For the first time Paul Has put his paintings on display earlier this year. This is the limited edition book with interview.

Linda McCartney: A Portrait
Danny Fields
Being a close family friend for 30 years, Danny Fields has a unique perspective into Linda's life. Early 2000 publication)

The Real Story Of Yellow Submarine, Pre-Release Journal
Dr. Bob Hieronimus
The author has interviewed all the people who were involved in the creation of the animated classic, from Sir George Martin to the artists. This is only a preview book. The completed book is due out in 2000.

Abbey Road To Zapple Records--A Beatles Encyclopedia
Judson Knight
An alphabetical compilation of little known stories, anecdotal information, the inspiration behind the music and more.

Paul McCartney: Faces
Thorsten Schmidt
A photo book containing approximately 100 photos of Paul in both color and black & white. The photos were taken on the following occasions: Hamburg 1961, filming A Hard Days Night 1964, German tour 1966, Paul's World Tour 1989, and the 1991 Get Back Premiere. There is a chapter on each event. Hardcover. 96 pages. Published late December.

Beatles For Sale - The Album Collection, Vol. 4
Azing Moltmaker
This is the fifth in a series of books by the author. 160 pages including 32 pages of color photos.

Beatletoons: The Real Story Behind The Cartoon Beatles
Mitch Axelrod (Wynn Publishing)
Everyone's heard the news about the re-release of the Beatles animated feature film, "Yellow Submarine", but did you know that the same animation studio that produced "Yellow Submarine" also produced the 60's Beatle cartoon series? This new book contains comprehensive information on the TV cartoons as well as interviews with animators, voice-over actors, and other key people involved in the making of the shows. It also contains photos of animation cels, production drawings, storyboards, scripts and rare photos of the Beatles themselves visiting the animation studio. Listen for an interview with the author on an upcoming "Beatle Brunch" program.

Real Love: The Drawings For Sean
John Lennon
A heartfelt book of drawings John drew for his son Sean while living his "house husband" years from 1975 to 1980 in New York. Featured are many playful drawings such as a "cat napping" or a "turtle winning by a hare". All are in watercolor paints with clever titles only a Lennon could dream up. About 40 pages.

The Beatles In The Netherlands - 1964-1993
Azing Moltmaker
Hardback book detailing The Beatles visit to Blokker, Holland in 1964, Paul McCartney and Wings concert in Holland, George Harrison's concert in Holland, and John and Yoko's "Bed-In". Also contains a Dutch discography and section devoted to newspaper clippings. Contains many b/w photos. 290 pages. Complete with an identical reproduction of the program from The Beatles concert in Blokker, Holland in 1964.

The Beatles Mixes
Holger Schoeler and Thorsten Schmidt
A bilingual book in German and English. A comprehensive examination of all the different mixes of Beatles recordings as they have appeared on various official releases in the USA, UK, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Holland and other countries. The book looks at English, German and American pressings and discovers some astonishing differences with regard to the mixes on re-releases, club editions, etc.

She Came In Through The Kitchen Window: Recipes Inspired By The Beatles And Their Music
Stephen J. Spignesi
The first cookbook for Beatles fans, provides dozens of delicious recipes for the ultimate Beatles feast including "Any Thyme At All", "Give Peas A Chance", "I'd Love To Tuna You On" and "Can't Buy Me Fudge".

The 910's Guide To The Beatles Outtakes
Doug Sulphy
This is the third edition of the esteemed "910" guide. It has become the standard reference book for identifying the thousands of available performances from the Fab Four. In this major new expanded edition, the world of recording oddities and alternate mixes has been examined for the first time, drastically broadening the scope of the book. 280 pages approx. Available September 1999.

The Beatles In New Zealand
Bruce Renwick
A description of the fab four's New Zealand concerts, is now available in a new and revised second edition.

David Bailey/Archive One
A new book featuring the work of the noted 60's photographer, including classic poses from John Lennon and Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and actor Michael Caine.

Wicked Speed
Annie Nightingale
The memoirs of Radio One DJ Annie Nightingale details her time in the 60's media spotlight, and her angst when her inside knowledge of the Beatles' inner circle conflicted with her job as a journalist. She knew about John Lennon's secret affair with Yoko Ono, but would not tell the story, claiming that she built her reputation on being trustworthy. "The Beatles would be free and open, but if you betrayed them then you were out," she told the Ulster News Letter.

Every Little Thing
Maxwell MacKenzie
A 210-page softback featuring hundreds of witty, weird and surprising facts about the Beatles.

The Mourning Of John Lennon
Anthony Elliott
A consistent exploration of pain and loss in the wider emotional and political world is evident in Lennon's works. Elliott places Lennon's life in it's social context, radical politics, psychoanalysis, etc.

"The Beatles After The Break Up"
Keith Badman
Published by Omnibus Press in October, and as a regular contributor to The Beatles Book, Keith Badman's new book is about the Fab Four's solo careers. It's a day-by-day diary of the movements of John, Paul, George and Ringo from the Beatles split in 1970 to the present day. Along with covering thousands of events, Badman has also pinpointed the final time the four Beatles were all present in the same room, and has reproduced the only known photograph of John and Paul together in the 70's.

Days In The Life: The Lost Beatles Archives Book
Richard Buskin
Contains over 100 never before seen, recently discovered in a London attic of a freelance photographer. Many candid and intimate shots taken between 1963 and 1966. Beautifully bound hardcover coffee table photo book.

Beatles As Musicians: Revolver through Anthology
Walter Everett
93 music examples. Unprecedented amount of detail and analysis of the music rather than the hype. Employs thousands of audio, video, print and multimedia sources to chart, characterize, and critique. Numerous fresh ideas regarding melody, harmony, form colors, and textures as well as new ground covered by their lyrics.

Magical Mystery Tour
Tony Barrow
The Former Beatles' press officer has a new book published by Omnibus Press at the end of June. Magical Mystery Tour is a detailed eye-witness account of the chaotic coach trip to Devon in 1967, where the Beatles were shooting their first self-produced film. The book features many previously unpublished photographs.

Ticket To Ride - The Ultimate Beatles Tour Diary
Alf Bicknell
The Beatles personal chauffeur from the mid-60's is to publish his memoirs of his time with the group. Alf drove the Beatles during their British tour of 1964 and the record breaking North American tour the following year. He also braved the fury of the Fillipino crowds in 1966, was present during the filming of "Help!" and the recording of "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver", and watched from the wings when the Fabs met superstars Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley.

The Beatles - An Oral History
David Prichard and Alan Lysaght
The Beatles Story told through the people who really knew them. Their friends, family, journalists, teachers, colleagues, and the Fabs themselves. The authors started collecting material in the late 70's for their radio series Days In Their Lives. Hardback - 322 pages.

Get Back - The Beatles' Let It Be Disaster
Doug Sulpy and Ray Schweighardt
The authors chronicle the making of Get Back, the album/film project that eventually was released as Let It Be, by summarizing hundreds of hours of tape recorded during the month-long sessions.

Beatles Records On Vee Jay
Bruce Spizer
An excellent hard cover book on all recordings on the Vee-Jay label

The Beatles Book Of Lists
Stephen J. Spignesi
Self explanatory with trivia cross-references.

Linda McCartney On Tour
A vegetarian cookbook featuring 200 recipes from around the world.

Oobu Joobu Special
A limited edition booklet published by the Dutch Beatles Fan Club detailing all of the out-takes, demos, rehearsals, and sound checks that were broadcast in the recent 15-part U.S. radio series.

The Beatles in Germany
Ulf Kruger, Tony Sheridan, Gunter Zint
A terrific pictorial document of the Beatles on their first trip to Hamburg in 1960 to a national tour and John's Film work in 1966. Many rare and unpublished photos. Autographed by Tony Sheridan, Ulf Kruger and Gunter Zint. Limited to 1750 copies. (Genesis Books/Signature Art Gallery)

The Beatles Now And Then: Photographs
Harry Benson
A collection of photos of the Beatles on their first world tour in 1964.

The Beatles Files
Andy Davis
A chronological, fast moving text with more than 400 photos, mostly unpublished, from the London Daily Mirror archives.

The Importance Of The Beatles
Adam Woog
A hard cover scholastic book that studies the unique contributions that the Beatles have made to our culture.

Recording Sgt. Pepper
Imported, Limited Edition. - Many rare and unseen photos of the Beatles filming "Penny Lane", "Strawberry Fields Forever", in the studio, and from the album press party at Brian Epstein's house.

The Complete Idiot's Guide To The Beatles
Richard Buskin
An easy to read recounting of their lives and careers told in a fun manner. Numerous photos and tons of facts. (Alpha Books)

Paul McCartney Many Years From Now
Barry Miles
The first ever authorized biography of Paul. Includes new insight into many Beatles songs and Paul and John's relationship. New paperback version also features Paul's final words on Linda. (Henry Holt Publishing)

Beatlemania: An Unauthorized Collector's Guide
Courtney Williams
Photos of a wide range of Beatles collectable items, complete with price listings.

The Walrus Was Paul
R. Gary Patterson
The "Paul is Dead" hoax from 1969 is examined. Included are hundreds of clues that point to Paul's "death" in a car crash. You decide. Gary has been a guest on Beatle Brunch.
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A Cellarful of Noise
Brian Epstein with Derek Taylor
Beatles Manager Brian Epstein's 1964 autobiography, recently reissued, tells the story of the Beatles rise to fame under Brian's tutelage. (Rhino Rediscovery)

Ticket to Ride
Barry Tashian
Memoirs of the Beatles final tour in 1966 as told by a member or "The Remains", one of the groups that opened for the Beatles on that tour.

John, Paul and Me, Before the Beatles
Len Garry
Original Quarrymen member, Len Garry's story of his days before the Beatles.

Abbey Road and Let it Be
Peter Doggett
In depth look at the inner workings of the last two Beatles albums.

This is Love
Louise Harrison (George's Sister)
Personal stories of fans' meeting one or more of the Beatles. Includes stories by some of the "Beatle People" in their close circle. Net proceeds go to Louise's charity, "D.R.O.P. In". Limited to 300 copies.