This comprehensive 256-page book about the world's most famous band, with hundreds of illustrations, is an extraordinary feast of superb photographs, original memorabilia, newspaper features and a detailed chronology. It includes an incredible number of nostalgic b&w pictures from one of the finest collections of photographs of the Beatles in the world: the archives of the United Kingdom’s “Daily Mail" and "London Evening Standard." Many are seen here for the first time. They tell the story of The Beatles in chronological order. It also includes a detailed chronology covering the day-to-day lives of the Beatles including performances, record releases and tours. Running through the book is the story of the Beatles told by author Tim Hill, who has written five best-selling books on the Beatles, and had access to much new archive material. The Beatles made unprecedented media history throughout the 1960s as they transcended Pop icon status to influence a generation. Included throughout the book are many newspaper articles and interviews, some facsimile and some transcribed, which give a first-hand flavor of Beatlemania (including the fascinating facsimile of the newspaper that Lennon was reading, when he wrote the iconic “A Day in the Life” (I read the news today oh boy...). It also includes more than 200 pieces of rare memorabilia, reproduced in original form throughout, giving an enjoyable first-hand glimpse of the 1960s. |