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Beatles Books You Should Own
Revolution in the Head: The "Beatles" Records and the SixtiesRevolution in the Head: The "Beatles" Records and the Sixties by Ian MacDonald
Buy new: £6.99 / Used from: £3.00
Exhaustive examination of every song. Insightful and inspiring. Makes you want to hear them all again!
The Beatles AnthologyThe Beatles Anthology by Beatles
Buy new: £12.54 / Used from: £15.54
A gorgeous great monster of a book. The Fabs’ story as told by the lads themselves.
The "Beatles": The ClassicThe "Beatles": The Classic by Hunter Davies
Buy new: £6.27 / Used from: £4.68
Highly respected, this is the worldwide bestseller from the band’s only authorised biographer
The Beatles: An Illustrated RecordThe Beatles: An Illustrated Record by Roy Carr
Buy used from: £19.75
Some of the views expressed here may infuriate you, but this is still well worth having
The Beatles at the Beeb: The Story of Their Radio Career, 1962-65 (Rock & Roll Remembrances Series, No 5)The Beatles at the Beeb: The Story of Their Radio Career, 1962-65 (Rock & Roll Remembrances Series, No 5) by Kevin Howlett
Buy used from: £28.99
Wonderfully refreshing look at their work on BBC radio. Fantastically atmospheric.
Beatles in Their Own WordsBeatles in Their Own Words by Miles
Buy used from: £3.44
An invaluable addition to your Beatles library. Some cracking quotations.
I, ME, Mine: an AutobiographyI, ME, Mine: an Autobiography by George Harrison
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Dear George’s own take on it all.
Shout!: The True Story of the "Beatles"Shout!: The True Story of the "Beatles" by Philip Norman
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Another very fine telling of the story. Essential for any true fan.
The Complete "Beatles" Chronicle: The Only Definitive Guide to the "Beatles'" Entire CareerThe Complete "Beatles" Chronicle: The Only Definitive Guide to the "Beatles'" Entire Career by Mark Lewisohn
Buy used from: £17.00
Perhaps the most authoritative document on the history of the band. A stunning achievement.
Paul McCartney. Many Years From Now.Paul McCartney. Many Years From Now. by Barry Miles
There are so many books about Paul, but this is among my favourites. Evocative and detailed.
Paul McCartney: PaintingsPaul McCartney: Paintings by Paul McCartney
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A beautifully produced volume that shows an entirely different side to McCartney
The Unknown Paul McCartney: McCartney and the Avant-gardeThe Unknown Paul McCartney: McCartney and the Avant-garde by Ian Peel
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Oh, and yet another side to Macca. Genius or what?
JohnJohn by Cynthia Lennon
Buy new: £1.57 / Used from: £0.01
Cynthia throws the spotlight on her one-time hubby. Fascinating! And moving.
Lennon Remembers (A Rolling Stone Press book)Lennon Remembers (A Rolling Stone Press book)
Buy new: £2.52 / Used from: £0.71
Was John angry and bitter? Just a little. A blistering interview.
Each One Believing: On the Road, Off the Road and BackstageEach One Believing: On the Road, Off the Road and Backstage by Paul McCartney
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A revealng, candid look at Paul on the road with his band in 2004.
Here Comes the SunHere Comes the Sun by Philip Gillam
Buy new: £11.99 / Used from: £4.99
And rather cheekily included here, a Beatles-flavoured novel of love and friendship
Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual & Musical Journey of George HarrisonHere Comes the Sun: The Spiritual & Musical Journey of George Harrison by Joshua M. Greene
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Same title as the one above, but this time a detailed look at The Quiet One
Yesterday: The Unauthorized Biography of Paul McCartneyYesterday: The Unauthorized Biography of Paul McCartney by Chet Flippo
Buy new: £16.54 / Used from: £0.32
Chet Flippo’s account came out in 1988 so things have moved on – but it’s still very good.
Wingspan: Paul McCartney's Band on the RunWingspan: Paul McCartney's Band on the Run by Paul McCartney
Buy new: £16.97 / Used from: £2.57
I really love this. It’s like a family album of that period.
The "Beatles": A CelebrationThe "Beatles": A Celebration by Geoffrey Giuliano
Buy used from: £1.19
Superb collection of Fab memorabilia, pictures, album covers.