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The Beatles The Dream Is Over: Off The Record 2

The Beatles The Dream Is Over: Off The Record 2
By Keith Badman

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Celebrated Beatles researcher Keith Badman - author of Omnibus Press' much-acclaimed Beatles After the Break-Up - has now compiled the definitive book of Beatles quotes and interviews. From Cavern days to the final split, here is the story of The Beatles in their own words, plus comments from friends, associates and observers. There have been Beatles quote books before but none so comprehensive, definitive and minutely researched as this.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #883084 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-03-01
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 538 pages

Editorial Reviews

Record Collector, Christmas 2007 issue
"This is truly one Beatles book you need."

Synopsis
Following on from "Like The Record Volume I", the author seeks out rare interviews from obscure sources that offer an unscripted account of their lives, telling a tale that comes closer to the truth than "official" versions authorized by the three surviving Beatles themselves. Beginning in 1970, Badman traces the lives, loves and music of John, Paul, George and Ringo right up to the present day, their stories in their own words and in the words of those closest to them. He tells the stories behind the news, adding flesh to the skeleton of their post-Beatles lives.

Customer Reviews

It Don't Come Easy3
Unlike Mr. Badman's previous 2 Beatle books (After The Break Up & Off The Record), this is not essential reading. There seems to be a lot of filler, and there are no surprises or revelations to be found here. It does contain some great pictures, and it is nice to have as an up-to-date (mid 2001) chronicle of the Fabs' solo endeavors.

Two-fold decision4
I could imagine that there are two audiencies for this book. Firstly there are the hardcore Beatle fans who don't find anything new in the book, but who will buy it anyway, because it's nice. Secondly there are those who don't own a single interview book on Beatles. They will find this compilation suitable for their interest, and they will enjoy reading it, because it's nice and loaded with interesting quotes on this and that.