Beatles Books You Should Own

A Listmania! list by Mr. P. J. Gillam (Shrewsbury, Shropshire)
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Revolution In The Head: The Beatles Records and the Sixties
1.  Revolution In The Head: The Beatles Records and the Sixties by Ian MacDonald
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  "Exhaustive examination of every song. Insightful and inspiring. Makes you want to hear them all again!"
£8.09   Used & New from: £2.14
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Beatles Anthology
2.  The Beatles Anthology by Beatles
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  "A gorgeous great monster of a book. The Fabs’ story as told by the lads themselves."
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The "Beatles": The Classic
3.  The "Beatles": The Classic by Hunter Davies
The list author says:
  "Highly respected, this is the worldwide bestseller from the band’s only authorised biographer"
£11.99   Used & New from: £1.09
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Beatles: An Illustrated Record
4.  The Beatles: An Illustrated Record by Roy Carr
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  "Some of the views expressed here may infuriate you, but this is still well worth having"
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"Beatles" at the Beeb: The Story of Their Radio Career, 1962-65 (Rock & Roll Remembrances Series, No 5)
5.  "Beatles" at the Beeb: The Story of Their Radio Career, 1962-65 (Rock & Roll Remembrances Series, No 5) by Kevin Howlett
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  "Wonderfully refreshing look at their work on BBC radio. Fantastically atmospheric."
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Beatles in Their Own Words
6.  Beatles in Their Own Words by Miles
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  "An invaluable addition to your Beatles library. Some cracking quotations."
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I, ME, Mine: an Autobiography
7.  I, ME, Mine: an Autobiography by George Harrison
The list author says:
  "Dear George’s own take on it all."
Used & New from: £6.58
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Shout!: The True Story of the "Beatles"
8.  Shout!: The True Story of the "Beatles" by Philip Norman
The list author says:
  "Another very fine telling of the story. Essential for any true fan."
Used & New from: £1.25
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The Complete "Beatles" Chronicle: The Only Definitive Guide to the "Beatles'" Entire Career
9.  The Complete "Beatles" Chronicle: The Only Definitive Guide to the "Beatles'" Entire Career by Mark Lewisohn
The list author says:
  "Perhaps the most authoritative document on the history of the band. A stunning achievement."
Used & New from: £8.19
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Paul McCartney. Many Years From Now.
10.  Paul McCartney. Many Years From Now. 
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  "There are so many books about Paul, but this is among my favourites. Evocative and detailed."
Used & New from: £45.17

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Paul McCartney: Paintings
11.  Paul McCartney: Paintings by Paul McCartney
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  "A beautifully produced volume that shows an entirely different side to McCartney"
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The Unknown Paul McCartney: McCartney and the Avant-garde
12.  The Unknown Paul McCartney: McCartney and the Avant-garde by Ian Peel
The list author says:
  "Oh, and yet another side to Macca. Genius or what?"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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John
13.  John by Cynthia Lennon
The list author says:
  "Cynthia throws the spotlight on her one-time hubby. Fascinating! And moving."
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Lennon Remembers (A Rolling Stone Press book)
14.  Lennon Remembers (A Rolling Stone Press book) by Jann Wenner
The list author says:
  "Was John angry and bitter? Just a little. A blistering interview."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Each One Believing: On the Road, Off the Road and Backstage
15.  Each One Believing: On the Road, Off the Road and Backstage by Paul McCartney
The list author says:
  "A revealng, candid look at Paul on the road with his band in 2004."
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Here Comes the Sun
16.  Here Comes the Sun by Philip Gillam
The list author says:
  "And rather cheekily included here, a Beatles-flavoured novel of love and friendship"
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Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual & Musical Journey of George Harrison
17.  Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual & Musical Journey of George Harrison by Joshua M Greene
The list author says:
  "Same title as the one above, but this time a detailed look at The Quiet One"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.92
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Yesterday: The Unauthorized Biography of Paul McCartney
18.  Yesterday: The Unauthorized Biography of Paul McCartney by Chet Flippo
The list author says:
  "Chet Flippo’s account came out in 1988 so things have moved on – but it’s still very good."
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Wingspan: Paul McCartney's Band on the Run
19.  Wingspan: Paul McCartney's Band on the Run by Paul McCartney
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  "I really love this. It’s like a family album of that period."
Used & New from: £2.78

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The "Beatles": A Celebration
20.  The "Beatles": A Celebration by Geoffrey Giuliano
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  "Superb collection of Fab memorabilia, pictures, album covers."
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