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Lennon:
The Definitive Biography

by
Ray Coleman

The best and most complete biography about the influential Beatle.

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    Paperback: 784 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.90 x 7.96 x 5.39
    Publisher: Harper Perennial; ; (December 1992)
    ISBN: 0060986085
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George Harrison Anthology: 27 Greatest Hits, Including Something-My Sweet Lord-When We Was Fab  
by
George Harrison

A comprehensive collection of 27 of George HarrisonŐs best songs.

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    Paperback: 144 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.40 x 11.98 x 9.01
    Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation; ; (May 1992)
    ISBN: 0793510872
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Skywriting by Word of Mouth : And Other Writings, Including the Ballad of John and Yoko 
by
John Lennon and Yoko Ono

This book is clever (which is little wonder because John Lennon can be criticized for many things but never for his lack of wit). If you are a fan of the great Mr. Lennon, This is a must read. I would venture to say that there are more puns in this book than in any other piece of literature. It truly helps one understand the man behind all the hype - in very much the same way as the John Lennon Anthology does (which, by the way, is priceless). It's a thing of beauty, and as funny and entertaining as they come.

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    Paperback: ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.60 x 7.96 x 4.95
    Publisher: Harper Perennial; ; Reissue edition (October 1996)
    ISBN: 0060914440
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Dark Horse: The Life and Art of George Harrison 
by
Geoffrey Giuliano

George was always the "quiet one," and since taking a step back from his own successful solo career following the breakup of the Beatles, Harrison has been a truly reclusive figure. Covering his childhood and life during and after the Fab Four, this updated edition includes Harrison's take on the resurgence of Beatlemania following the release of the three recent Anthology CDs.

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    Paperback: 395 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.72 x 8.45 x 5.44
    Publisher: DaCapo Press; ; Updated edition (April 1997)
    ISBN: 0306807475
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The Beatles
by
Na, Mike Venwzia, Mike Venezia

I like this book for young readers whom you might want to introduce to the legendary Beatles. Brief and somewhat superficial, the text includes details about the band members' childhoods and a simplified explanation of the band's impact on rock-and-roll. However, the silly cartoons placed throughout this biography make the Beatles more accessible and appealing to today's young readers. Black-and-white photographs are included.

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    Paperback: 32 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.09 x 9.43 x 7.89
    Publisher: Children's Press; ; (September 1997)
    ISBN: 0516261479
    In-Print Editions: School Binding
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The Beatles : From Yesterday to Today
by
Magazine Editors Life

The ultimate fan's guide to the Beatles is filled with rare photographs from the archives of Life magazine, complemented by little-known trivia and lore, interviews with first-hand Beatlemania witnesses, and a timeline history of the group.

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    Hardcover: 127 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.63 x 11.16 x 9.39
    Publisher: Little Brown & Company; ; (May 1996)
    ASIN: 0821223178
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The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics 
by
Alan Aldridge (Editor)

In 320 photos and illustrations, renowned artists offer their interpretations of various songs. "Help" is visualized by Ronald Searle; "Fixing a Hole," by Tomi Ungerer; "Glass Onion," by Peter Max; "I'm So Tired," by David Hockney; and "Oh, Darling," by Ralph Steadman. Aldridge also contributes his own trippy illustrations, which reflect the bold, bulbous, cartoons-on-acid style of 1960s poster art. This rich compilation also has brief quotes from the Beatles explaining the origins of the themes and lyrics of certain songs. For example, despite the buzz that "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is about LSD, according to Paul, "What happened was that John's son Julian did a drawing at school and brought it home, and he has a schoolmate named Lucy, and John said, 'What's that?' and he said 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds.'" Band members also share their thoughts on superstardom, including this now weighty comment from John: "I don't intend to be a performing flea anymore. I was the dreamweaver, but although I'll be around I don't intend to be running at 20,000 miles an hour trying to prove myself. I don't want to die at 40." It can't bring them back, but The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics can take you on a long and winding road of nostalgia.

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    Paperback: 267 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.75 x 10.83 x 8.52
    Publisher: Mariner Books; ; (November 1991)
    ISBN: 039559426X
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Black Market Beatles; The Story Behind the Lost Recordings 
by
Jim Berkenstadt

The book recaps the history of bootlegging and incorporates how The Beatles treasures leaked out to bootleggers. The incredible amount of original research sets this book apart from the usual cut-and-paste books about the group. This one breaks new ground, unearthing in the bootlegger's own words how they stole tapes. The book completes the historic picture of unfinished works of this century's most important rock band.

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    Paperback: 239 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.51 x 8.92 x 5.82
    Publisher: Collector's Guide Pub; ; (July 1995)
    ASIN: 0969573693
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The Beatles : A Pocket Reference Guide to More Than 100 Songs! (The Paperback Songs Series)

Features arrangements of over 100 songs.

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    Paperback: 256 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.65 x 6.69 x 4.10
    Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation; ; (June 1, 1995)
    ISBN: 0793545358
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Get Back : The Unauthorized Chronicle of the Beatles' Let It Be Disaster 
by Doug Sulpy, Ray Schweighardt

Hailed as one of the most in-depth portraits ever presented of a band, Get Back traces--in an incredible minute-by
-minute re-creation--every move that the Beatles made during the making of their ill-fated Let It Be album and film in January 1969. The friction that formed within the band during these recording sessions is chronicled here in closely observed detail, and the result is an extraordinarily intimate look at the Beatles and their music during their most difficult period.

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    Paperback: 336 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.95 x 9.22 x 6.07
    Publisher: St. Martin's Press; ; (February 1999)
    ISBN: 0312199813
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John, Paul & Me; Before the Beatles, the True Story of the Very Early Days, with CD
by
Len Garry

Fellow (Quarrymen)bandmate Len Gerry does a good job documenting the first gigs, run-ins with Teddy Boy gangs, and the significance of Penny Lane. I could have done with less of Garry's personal biography, but I mourned along with him as he told of the loss of his friend John Lennon.

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    Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.53 x 9.01 x 5.91
    Publisher: Collector's Guide Pub; ; Book and CD edition (July 1997)
    ISBN: 0969573685
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