Upcoming Beatles books

Here's a look at some new Amazon listings for Beatles-related books. Click the links to pre-order.


Fab Four Friends: The Boys Who Became the Beatles 
By Susanna Reich and  Adam Gustavson 
In 1957 in Liverpool, England, a young lad named John Lennon and his band played music at a local church fair. In the audience was Paul McCartney, who liked what he heard and soon joined the group. Paul’s friend George Harrison kept showing up at rehearsals until the older boys finally let him in. Eventually they found the perfect drummer, Ringo Starr, and the perfect name: The Beatles.

Told through a lyrical text and stunning paintings, this book spotlights four ordinary boys growing up amid the rubble of postwar England who found music to be a powerful, even life-saving, force.


The Making of John Lennon: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of the Beatles 
By Francis Kenny
The Making of John Lennon focuses on the question of what might have caused the downfall of one of the most confident and brilliant musicians of the past century. Kenny emphasizes three main influences which helped shape Lennon's creative process and stayed with him throughout his life. How did strong roots in his hometown of Liverpool, his troubled mental health, and a turbulent family background all form the man himself? How did his troubles and ultimate downfall affect his relationship with the other Beatles, his family, the press and the public? What really made the legend, John Lennon?


The Beatles (In Pictures) 
By Mirror Group Newspapers
The Beatles have had more number one albums and achieved more sales in the U.S. than any other artist. Formed in Liverpool in 1960, The Beatles had their roots in skiffle and 1950s rock 'n' roll, but as their career progressed they dabbled in many musical forms, including pop ballads and psychedelic rock. In the early days, they honed their skills playing clubs in their hometown and Hamburg, Germany, while manager Brian Epstein polished their act. The Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do," was released in 1962, becoming a modest hit. Toward the end of that year, they recorded "Please Please Me," their first number one. The following year saw the advent of Beatlemania, and they became known as the Fab Four; by early 1964, they had become international stars. Throughout the remainder of the 1960s, their stature grew, even though their last commercial concert took place in 1966. During that time, they released many influential and innovative albums, including Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road. This book takes a nostalgic and affectionate look at the group, from their early days in the 1960s to the most recent activities of the surviving members, with the aid of almost 350 photographs.


The Dead Straight Guide to The Beatles
By Roy Jones
One of the first books in this new series, this pocket guide looks at the Beatles, one of the most influential, innovative, and respected bands of all time. It covers every aspect of the Fab Four, including their music, lyrics, movies, and solo careers.


Meet the Beatles: An Informal Date in Words & Personal Album Pictures 
By Tony Barrow
A uniquely firsthand introduction to the Beatles as they were in 1963, Meet the Beatles includes features on the band’s background, their life in Liverpool, and a photographic record of a day in the life of the Beatles. It is a personal introduction to four young men in the process of becoming the world’s biggest band. Originally selling more than a million copies, this special collector’s edition, which retains the original cover art, is filled with rare photographs, many of which have not been reproduced elsewhere. It is a classic piece of Beatles’ memorabilia that relives the days of Beatlemania.

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