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THE BEATLES DIGEST (Second Edition)
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Krause Publications (Editor)

This exciting book features articles on and interviews with members of the most influential band in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The impact of The Beatles is illustrated through everything from the collectibles—such as concert tickets, autographs, and bobble head dolls—to the extensive price guide to recordings that can be found in this guide.

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    aperback: 320 pages
    Publisher: Krause Publications; ; 2nd Revision edition (January 2003)
    ISBN: 0873495128
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The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Parts One and Two (Slipcase Edition)
by
Bruce Spizer

This is the most complete and thorough account of the Beatles American records I have ever seen. I find it totally accurate in every detail. To those Beatles fans who wish to own such an account, one can not find better than this book. I can't tell you how impressed I am with The Beatles' Story on Capitol Records. Bruce's research and documentation is fantastic.

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    Hardcover: 490 pages
    Publisher: 498 Productions; ; (January, 2003)
    ISBN: 0966264932
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The Beatles' Story on Capitol Records, Part One : Beatlemania & The Singles
by
Bruce Spizer

If you have any interest at all in The Beatles' American issues, this book is the last word on the 45 rpm singles that changed the way music is packaged, marketed, enjoyed and celebrated. Bruce Spizer takes you on a chronological journey from late 1963 to mid 1968 with a detailed account of how and why Capitol Records packaged their Beatles releases for the US market.

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    Hardcover: 226 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.89 x 12.39 x 9.40
    Publisher: 498 Productions; ; (March 20, 2000)
    ISBN: 0966264916
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The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Part Two: The Albums
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Bruce Spizer

This is the second part of Bruce Spizer's critically acclaimed "The Beatles’ Story on Capitol Records, Part One: Beatlemania & The Singles." It contains detailed information on the group's Capitol albums from "Meet The Beatles!" through "Magical Mystery Tour", including extensive coverage on the controversial butcher cover and “Sgt. Pepper.” There are also chapters on the unique albums released by Capitol in Canada and in Mexico, as well as chapters on where and how the records and album covers were manufactured and on the special mixes appearing on Capitol albums, plus a few surprises. Hard cover with over 700 color photos throughout, including all album covers, label variations, trade advertisements, posters and point of purchase displays. Essential and entertaining for both casual fans and serious collectors.

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    Hardcover: 264 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.00 x 12.36 x 9.42
    Publisher: 498 Productions; ; (October 24, 2000)
    ISBN: 0966264924
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The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay
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Bruce Spizer, Perry Cox, Vee-Jay Records

This book is the best friend of anybody who is seriously interested in the Beatles' records on VeeJay. Even the most well informed fan will come away with tidbits of fresh information. The writing is sharp, clear and well organized and the work itself is nonpareil.

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    Hardcover: 242 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.99 x 12.30 x 9.26
    Publisher: 498 Productions; ; (April 27, 1998)
    ISBN: 0966264908
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Tell Me Why: The Beatles: Album by Album, Song by Song, the Sixties and After
by
Tim Riley

A fully updated and revised edition of the classic album-by-album, song-by-song study of the Beatles.

A unique combination of musical analysis and cultural history, Tell Me Why stands alone among Beatles books with its single-minded focus on the most important aspect of the band: its music. Riley offers a new, deeper understanding of the Beatles by closely considering each song and album they recorded in an exploration as rigorous as it is soulful. He tirelessly sifts through the Beatles discography, making clear that the legendary four were more than mere teen idols: they were brilliant innovators who mastered an extremely detailed art. Since the first publication of Tell Me Why in 1988, new primary source material has appeared--Paul McCartney's authorized biography, the Anthology CDs and videos, the complete Parlophone-sequenced albums on CD, the Live at the BBC sessions, and the global smash 1. Riley incorporates all the new material in an update that makes this a crucial book for Beatles fans.

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    Paperback: 475 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.30 x 8.26 x 5.43
    Publisher: DaCapo Press; ; (May 28, 2002)
    ISBN: 0306811200
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THE BEATLES LITERARY ANTHOLOGY
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Stephen Hunter (Editor)

Spanning 40 years, The Beatles Literary Anthology compiles accounts of the Beatles by mainstream reporters, rock journalists, cultural commentators, acquaintances, and friends, including Greil Marcus and Geroge Melly.

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    Hardcover: 576 pages
    Publisher: Plexus Pub; ; (January 2003)
    ISBN: 0859653153
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The Longest Cocktail Party: An Insider's Diary of The Beatles, Their Million-Dollar 'Apple' Empire and Its Wild Rise and Fall
by
Richard Dilello

When American teenager Richard DiLello wandered into the Beatles' Apple building in 1968, he was immediately appointed "house hippie." He began making tea, rolling joints, and listening to dozens of demo tapes. By the time Apple crumbled a few years later he was director of public relations. Along the way he noted many of the stoned conversations he heard and the insane bits of business he witnessed: one-man bands auditioning in the reception area, Hell's Angels taking over Saville Row, and the Beatles playing on the roof. Full of period detail, with a riotously colorful cast of characters, The Longest Cocktail Party is fast-paced and funny but also manages to be immensely poignant about the demise of the Fab Four and the death of the '60s dream.

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    Paperback: 326 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.27 x 9.08 x 6.04
    Publisher: Canongate Books; ; (July 10, 2001)
    ISBN: 1841950890
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A Cellarful of Noise: The Autobiography of the Man Who Made the Beatles
by
Brian Epstein, Martin Lewis

Brian Epstein's magnificence and decency as a person, and secondly as manager of the Fab Four, is what really comes across in this warm, revealing account of the rise of the Beatles. I really think that had Brian lived, the boys would never have split up. Argued yes, but split, no. Not if Brian would have had his way. His integrity (such as not going back on a contract, even though it would have meant the Beatles could have made a ton more money) makes me respect him highly. One such incident was referenced by the Ed Sullivan show, which was contracted at a measly amount, before the mop tops took America by storm and were commanding much larger contract dollars. It's seemingly rare to find this kind of integrity in the entertainment industry, and probably garners the criticism of those who later said Brian was a 'poor' manager, not getting the Beatles their due share.

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    Paperback: 208 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.57 x 8.25 x 5.33
    Publisher: Byron Press Multimedia Books; ; Reprint edition (June 1998)
    ISBN: 0671011960
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Shout!: The Beatles in Their Generation
by
Philip Norman

Absolutely a must have when it comes to not only a history of the Beatles, and their music, but the intricate behind the scenes business and political dealings which made the Beatles one of the most influential cultural phenomena of our times.

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    Paperback: ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.23 x 8.45 x 5.41
    Publisher: Fireside; ; 2nd edition (September 1996)
    ISBN: 0684830671
    In-Print Editions: Hardcover | Audio Cassette |
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With the Beatles: The Historic Photographs of Dezo Hoffman (Op91961)
by
Pearce Marchbank (Editor), Dezo Hoffmann (Photographer)

This book is a treasure chest of professional photographs and anecdotes. This book has something for everyone, from the inveterate Beatles' fan to people who are becoming familiar with them. This book is indeed a masterpiece that will long register in the minds of those who read it.

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    Paperback: 128 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.32 x 11.53 x 9.05
    Publisher: Omnibus; ; (November 1982)
    ISBN: 0711901112
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