Shannon (MacDonald)–HER EXCELLENT BOOK ABOUT THE HARD DAY’S NIGHT HOTEL IN LIVERPOOL HAS BEEN ISSUED
I recently received my copy of the Shannon (MacDonald) book of her collection of beautiful paintings she had done for the Hard Day’s Night Hotel in Liverpool. I am overwhelmed with the excellent quality of her work. Her book, co-written with Liverpool legend, Bill Heckle, is a wonderful addition to anyone’s Beatles book collection. You know a painter and artist is extremely talented when you have difficulty in being able to distinguish Shannon’s paintings and prints, from photographs. Her detail and use of proper lighting is exquisite and elegant!
The late Beatles associate and close friend, Neil Aspinall gave Shannon his highest praise, a strong endorsement, and compliments about her work! It cannot get much better than that!
Each room in the hotel that features a Shannon painting has a special theme coinciding with a specific important event or landmark in the Beatles careers! One can only marvel at the timeline that was necessary for artist Shannon to initiate and complete such a monumental task! The large format book works well in properly displaying the artist’s fine work!
I have included several links in this blog post that I have repeated throughout this post to ensure that you do not miss anything about this extraordinary artist. Not only are the links provided to Shannon’s website, but also a link about the forthcoming documentary made about her life produced by noted filmmaker Simon Weitzman that was discussed on the excellent podcast of James D. Jones entitled Beatles-A-Rama TV
Enjoy!
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Links from Shannon’s website:
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
Shannon discusses the documentary of her life in this Beatles-A-Rama TV program:
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
The front cover of my copy of the new book:
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
The back cover of the book which provides some background regarding the books contents:
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
The signatures of Shannon MacDonald and Bill Heckle in my copy of the book:
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
Contact information:
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
My personal favorite painting (print) in the book:
Shannon did more than 100 paintings for the hotel and I would like to illustrate my favorite painting from her collection that was located in Room 323 of the Hotel. Each photo of a painting in the book has an accompanying explanation of the inspiration for the painting in that particular room. My particular favorite is her painting of John and Paul when they came to introduce Apple in New York in 1968. Here is the description of the background and inspiration for the paining in room 323:
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
Here is the print in the book of my favorite painting that is located in room 323 of the Hard Day’s Night Hotel:
The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
Shannon (MacDonald)
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Book — The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
The Hard Day’s Night Hotel Art Gallery
www.ArtistShannon.com
www.harddaysnighthotelshannongallery.com
If Shannon Art is enclosed: The material is © copyright Shannon MacDonald.
All of Shannon, SHANNiMATiONS STUDiOS, The Shannon Gallery, Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Cavern Club Liverpool materials, contained on the above website(s) and in this email (blog post), are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission by Shannon MacDonald. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of content.
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
Please take the time to investigate and explore all of the links provided in this blog post. There are links provided for those that are interested in adding this wonderful book to their Beatles libraries directly from the Shannon website! I am so happy that I acquired this wonderful book for my Beatles collection!
Make sure you check out the forthcoming documentary about Shannon’s life produced by Simon Weitzman when it appears!
Don’t miss this wonderful YouTube interview with Shannon by James D. Jones where the documentary is discussed
Shannon MacDonald: Artist, Musician & Author on Her Beatles-Inspired Documentary | Beatles-A-Rama TV
You will be impressed with the career of this multi-talented individual who is also a skilled and polished musician!
Be healthy and be happy!
Best Wishes!
Buzz
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