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A bumper anthology of interviews, accounts and recollections of the Beatles.
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Over 30 landmark interviews, accounts, and memoirs of The Beatles and their entourage, recording how they inadvertently became counter-culture’s figureheads and changed society. The pieces include Paul Johnson’s ‘The Menace of Beatlism’, Maureen Cleave’s ‘Beatles Bigger than Christ’ feature, the News of the World feature suggesting The Beatles were spent forces – just before they unleashed Sergeant Pepper on the world – interviews with their entourage and main loves; plus latter-day contributions from the likes of Paul Gambacinni, Dave Marsh, Greil Marcus. Also included is a chronological tracing of each Beatles album and single, and analysis of all Beatles movie releases and television appearances.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a long time Beatles fan i'm always interested in books on the Band. This one is certainly worth buying. Each single and album is assessed by the author. I don't always agree with his assessments (he is far too critical of I Want To Hold Your Hand for instance) but i respect his views.
The best part of the book for me were the articles actually written at the time the Fab Four were active. Even the critical articles from those who didn't like the Band are interesting and sometimes amusing.Well done for including these.
I was particularly pleased to see a section on The Beatles Cartoon Series(shown in the US 65-67). Now virtually forgotten, it reminds us the series was a massive success in the States,attracting startling audience figures.
Its a well written and well balanced book. Giving us a good insight into the effect John,Paul,George and Ringo had on the 1960's. Their social impact as well as musical.
A good purchase for anyone interested in The Beatles.
The best part of the book for me were the articles actually written at the time the Fab Four were active. Even the critical articles from those who didn't like the Band are interesting and sometimes amusing.Well done for including these.
I was particularly pleased to see a section on The Beatles Cartoon Series(shown in the US 65-67). Now virtually forgotten, it reminds us the series was a massive success in the States,attracting startling audience figures.
Its a well written and well balanced book. Giving us a good insight into the effect John,Paul,George and Ringo had on the 1960's. Their social impact as well as musical.
A good purchase for anyone interested in The Beatles.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a gift for my dad for Christmas, He's been a beatles fan since he was young and has alot of books on them, I think it's a nice gift to add to his Christmas box :)
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful Beatle book that Beatle fans will undoubtedly enjoy. It is a treasure trove of interviews, articles and critiques that fill every reader from the inveterate Beatle fan to the person just coming into them with a well-guided Magical Mystery Tour. The price is reasonable too, considering tht this book is almost 600 pages! articles, etc. that together present an insightful tour down memory lane.
Sean Egan's writing makes readers feel that they have that Ticket to Ride the Magical Mystery Tour bus and take in a plethora of Beatle information. He is a gifted writer who brings the Beatles and their life experiences to readers. He keeps his tone objective and one gets the impression that he is coming at this from a reporter's angle.
Egan does critiques of the recordings in an objective, yet respectful tone. He uses clear guide posts or markers for travelers down the Beatles' Long & Winding Roads. He wisely and aptly titled his book sections Life & Art; Dissenters; Film & TV; Beatle Women; Interviews; and In the End.
Other voices are included in this book such as Hunter Davies, who wrote a very sanitized, toned down Beatle biography entitled "The Beatles." Maureen Cleave's article about John Lennon's infamous 1966 comment, "more popular than Jesus" along with early Beatle influences such as Astrid Kirscherr, George Martin, Paul McCartney as well as Cynthia Lennon. You also get treated to a discography of Beatles and post-Beatle releases.
This is amust-have for Beatle fans especially. It deserves a place of honor among Beatle fans. For those who are marginally fond of the Beatles, just coming into the Beatles or who aren't even fans will get a lot out of this book as well. It explores Sixties culture and the part the Beatles had in shaping the soundtrack of our lives and defining an entire generation as well as generations to come.
Excellent book. I highly recommend it and urge people to buy this as a gift for the rabid Beatle fans they know. This gets a hearty YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!
Sean Egan's writing makes readers feel that they have that Ticket to Ride the Magical Mystery Tour bus and take in a plethora of Beatle information. He is a gifted writer who brings the Beatles and their life experiences to readers. He keeps his tone objective and one gets the impression that he is coming at this from a reporter's angle.
Egan does critiques of the recordings in an objective, yet respectful tone. He uses clear guide posts or markers for travelers down the Beatles' Long & Winding Roads. He wisely and aptly titled his book sections Life & Art; Dissenters; Film & TV; Beatle Women; Interviews; and In the End.
Other voices are included in this book such as Hunter Davies, who wrote a very sanitized, toned down Beatle biography entitled "The Beatles." Maureen Cleave's article about John Lennon's infamous 1966 comment, "more popular than Jesus" along with early Beatle influences such as Astrid Kirscherr, George Martin, Paul McCartney as well as Cynthia Lennon. You also get treated to a discography of Beatles and post-Beatle releases.
This is amust-have for Beatle fans especially. It deserves a place of honor among Beatle fans. For those who are marginally fond of the Beatles, just coming into the Beatles or who aren't even fans will get a lot out of this book as well. It explores Sixties culture and the part the Beatles had in shaping the soundtrack of our lives and defining an entire generation as well as generations to come.
Excellent book. I highly recommend it and urge people to buy this as a gift for the rabid Beatle fans they know. This gets a hearty YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!
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:D A great biography
This book is great because it compiles both modern essays and contemporary reviews giving a fuller picture of the Beatles career as it as documented throughout history than most... Read more
Published 9 months ago by calxlea
Useful, but by no means a five-star read
Although the Beatles are my favourite band by a very, very long way, I am not prepared to vote five stars to any book that happens to be about them. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by lexo1941
To much Egan, not enough archive
Disappointing book as there is too much of Mr Egan and not enough archive material. Surely original reviews of the albums would be of more interest than rather sterile reviews by... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by DM Wheeler
the mammooth book of the Beatles
Book looks fairly good. The book runs about a 40-60 split between archival material and newer items written by Sean Egan. Egan's material is thorough and opinionated. Read more
Published on 23 May 2009 by van hulle
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