Overview
Books started coming out just a few years after The Beatles and Beatlemania ran wild across the globe. The success of Paul, John, George, Ringo, and their supporting cast caused many authors and music fans wanting more. Over the years, The Beatles lore grew and there were plenty more stories to be told. Books are a perfect place to get all of the details documenting the rise and fall of The Beatles.
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Best Beatles Books
There likely isn’t a resource that can tell you exactly how many Beatles books were made (official and unofficial), but it’s likely hundreds if not thousands. Mixed with articles in popular magazines (and now online blogs), there are countless stories and narratives about the group. It might not be possible to read them all, but we recommend that you dive into several.
And In The End: The Last Days of The Beatles
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
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- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
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Shout! The True Story of The Beatles
Philip Norman’s biography of the Beatles is the definitive work on the world’s most influential band—a beautifully written account of their lives, their music, and their times. Now brought completely up to date, this epic tale charts the rise of four scruffy Liverpool lads from their wild, often comical early days to the astonishing heights of Beatlemania, from the chaos of Apple and the collapse of hippy idealism to the band’s acrimonious split. It also describes their struggle to escape the smothering Beatles’ legacy and the tragic deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison. Witty, insightful, and moving, Shout! is essential reading not just for Beatles fans but for anyone with an interest in pop music.
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- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
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You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Acclaimed journalist Peter Doggett recounts the previously untold story of the dramatic final chapter in the lives, loves, and legal battles of John, Paul, George, and Ringo—aka The Beatles—from their breakup in 1969 to the present day. Called “refreshingly straightforward and highly readable” by The Daily Telegraph (London), You Never Give Me Your Money is the dramatic and intimate story of the breakup and aftermath of The Fab Four as it’s never been told before.
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- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
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You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
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- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
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Tell Me Why: The Beatles: Album By Album, Song By Song
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, much 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 BBCsessions, 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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- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
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You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Breakup
Ken McNab’s in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year is a detailed account of the breakup featuring the perspectives of all four band members and their roles. A must to add to the collection of Beatles fans, And In the End is full of fascinating information available for the first time.
Book Rating
Book Metadata
- Author: Ken McNab
- Release: 2022
- Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Listen & Buy
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More Beatles Books
It’s one thing to have a book written about you, it’s next level when you have books that are directed as specific moments of time and/or niche products. The Beatles were so revolutionary that you have books dedicated to their time in films. You have other books that talk about the start of the band (and also the end). If you like a specific era of The Beatles, you can find a book deep-diving into the topic.
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More Concerts & Appearances Videos
You will read about some of The Beatles iconic momemts. Whether it’s their arrival to America and performing in sold out stadiums or on television with The Ed Sullivan Show, it’s always nice to actually watch and witness some of these events.
Australia 1964
The Beatles traveled to New Zealand and Australia in 1964 – with several of the concerts/press being mashed up in this YouTube video.
Cavern Club 1962
The Cavern Club in Liverpool, UK was the regular host of The Beatles in the early part of their career. Early footage from August 1962 is available online for our enjoyment.
"The Dick Cavett Show"
George Harrison visited with Dick Cavett in November 1971, a few years after the break-up of the group. George talked about John Lennon, LSD, and Ravi Shankar.
Documentaries
It’s possible that most of our documentaries are derived and inspired by many of the books written about The Beatles. If you perform to consume your content through the screen, these documentaries will give you a good (and sometimes detailed) look into The Beatles time as a band.
The Beatles Anthology (1995)
Nearly 30-years after The Beatles took over the music industry, we were served a three-volume documentary covering the start and end of the band. The highlight for many was the two new songs based on Lennon demo recordings.
The Compleat Beatles (1982)
Although it’s tough to compare against The Beatles Anthology, this 1982 documentary does a great job giving you a run-down of the success and shortcomings of the iconic band – all within 2-hours.
Get Back (2021)
TV Show, Movie, or Documentary – it’s tough to really define exactly what Get Back is. It’s probably a combination of all the above. We are a fly on the wall, watching The Beatles as they recorded Let It Be and it’s terrific.
Beatles Podcasts
Podcasts are not audiobooks, but some of them are darn close. If you prefer conversation between a few Beatles fans, there is a podcast for you. Some Beatles podcasts interview those related and working directly with the band. There are even podcasts that read just like a book.
Music Ranked! The Beatles
Music Ranked! creator Eric talks about his number one band: The Beatles, whom Todd (surprisingly) only truly discovered in recent years. The Hersey brothers share their thoughts, memories, and some of Eric’s research.
Compleatly Beatles
Hosts Dave and Ian go deep into each album and “time-period” of The Beatles. If you are interested in the backstory and band drama, this podcast goes deep into the specifics.
Something About The Beatles
As the name implies, this podcast series covers everything Beatles. From facts, interviews, and everything in between, if you like podcasts and like the Beatles, well…
You Might Also Like these Related Books
If you are interested in life before or after The Beatles, there are books covering the individual members. The Beatles had a great impact on many musicians. Many of these musicians pay tribute or document The Beatles’ impact in their own biographies.
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