SHARING SOME PERSONAL GOOD NEWS WITH YOU FROM A BEATLES COLLECTOR!!!
Special Thanks extended to Ed D. and Denis S.
My stated goal in running this Beatles Print Blog is to inform fellow Beatles fans about the various Beatles-related print material that exists out there in the collecting world, both old and new. I also try to provide the sources where those books and magazines can be purchased as an added bonus for the subscribers of this blog!
I have lived a very fortunate life as a Beatles book collector. Rarely, does a book title that I have interest in purchasing or acquiring ever elude my determined attempts to find a copy.
There almost was one exception to that story here is the background information to encourage BEATLES collectors to be both patient (which I am not)) and persistent (which I certainly am).
This is one of those rarities that I was worried that I would never be able to acquire for my collection. Many of you are probably aware of the book publishers based in the Netherlands entitled Apcor Publishing who published the book title that I was seeking (shown below). They produce excellent limited edition books and I had been fortunate to have purchased all of the Apcor Beatles titles for my collection except this one written by author, Denis Shabes.
The reason I was unable to purchase this title is, Apcor due to the COVID crisis in 2020, had a policy of not selling the book to anyone that lived in the United States. I certainly understand the reasoning behind that decision as that disaster killed so many people across the world. There were so many travel restrictions as a result of the disease and international mail also became a victim to the illness. The end result to of all of this was this limited edition book sold out and I was unable to obtain a copy of the book for my collection.
UNTIL..
That was until I expressed my yearning to find a copy of the book to the owner and operator of Apcor books and Ed was so kind in writing personally to the author of the sold-out book shown below. The author wrote back to me and luckily he had a remaining copy he was willing to sell to me. It does not hurt to be persistent when seeking an item for your collections, as long as you do so with respect.
Just wanted to share my good news with you as I now have a complete collection of the excellent Apcor produced books! I am a happy aging Beatlemaniac, once again! LOL
This is the front cover of the book:
This is the back cover of the book:
The author was very kind as he also signed and inscribed the book for me! Thank you, Denis!
BUZZ
Congratulations!
Thanks, David! I don’t have the right to really ever complain. The Beatle fates have always been good to me!
This is so correct. It takes a lifetime of dedication to gain a collection that becomes worthwhile. The old saying that the truth is out there. It just takes a heck of a lot of finding !!!! I know this only too well my friend !!
Well done John !!
Thanks for the comments, Nigel. I want to remind everyone in the UK about your special weekend coming up!!!
GO TO THE BEATLES FEST that NIGEL PEARCE HAS ORGANIZED FOR THE WEEKEND BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 20th. BEATLESFEST 2025 AT THE SPA PAVILION THEATRE – FELIXSTOWE – SUFFOLK. NIGEL HAS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT PLANNED FOR YOU!!!
‘BEATLES FEST 2025’ OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
FELIXSTOWE SPA PAVILION TO HOST EAST ANGLIA’S FIRST EVER THREE DAY BEATLES FEST EVENT.
LAUNCH DAY LATEST
This Fabulous event, the first of its kind in the Anglia Region, is to be held on the weekend of June 20th – 22nd 2025, and what an event it promises to be!!.
The lasting influence and legacy of The Beatles shows no signs of dimming, in fact it continues to grow, with new issues of their brilliant catalogue, that will forever it seems burn bright and inspire.
The Felixstowe Spa Pavilion Theatre – Situated right on the coastline, this 88 year old Art Deco building is nationally famous and well established in entertainment history is the venue for this innovative event designed to celebrate both the 1960’s and The Beatles. Along with the fab four, the 1960’s still remains the most popular decade for art and music the world over.
By bringing the two together – Felixstowe is primed to explode into a joyous celebration of the Fab Four and this most brilliant decade.
It all begins on Friday Night (20th June) with a performance from the 70s and 80’s Supergroup The Korgis. Led by frontmen James Warren and Al Steele, the group will perform a stunning package of their well known hits , including ‘If I Had You’, ‘I Just Can’t Help It’, ‘If It’s Alright With You Baby’, and ‘Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime’. The group members themselves are also linked with many other bands including Tears for Fears, and will perform some of their songs as well as a special section paying homage to The FAB 4 as well!- What a way to start things off!!!
Saturday unveils a great line up with a great ‘Inside no3’ presentation to include an audio and visual presentation of many of the products from Apple Records, the legendary Label, that at its time became the centre of musical influence. Artists such as Badfinger, Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Hot Chocolate, The Plastic Ono Band, and others including Billy Preston, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Splinter, all contributed to the success story. – This will be presented along with a video wall and some artefacts.
There will be a video wall of Beatle Hits in the early afternoon along with a presentation by author Andrew Phillips on the meetings and working together of Decca Group, The Applejacks and The Beatles, this will prove to be very illuminating!!
The evening promises a real slice of history with a Q and A session and a performance from The Quarrymen and Friends. 3 of the original Quarrymen band are to be found here with assistance from others in performing the original songs that they played along with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, which laid the foundations to become The Beatles – What a treat to behold and experience!!
Sunday sees more with a special presentation of solo Beatles hits from 1970 and beyond with the presentation of some interviews by solo Apple artists including the late Joey Molland from Badfinger and Gary Van Outen from Elephants Memory, who played and recorded with John Lennon in the early 1970’s.
The afternoon sees Ex- Capital Radio DJ and Presenter Nicky Horne explain and play his interviews that he obtained with John Lennon and George Harrison in the early 70’s, and with a Q and A session to boot!!
The evening then sees a very special tribute concert performance by The Upbeat Beatles, taking us through those fabulous hits that you can sing and dance to and bring those memories of those great times back again. – What a great weekend and time to relive and feel those wonderful years, that still holds so much magic for the entire world !!
There will also be trade stands and licensed replica Beatles musical instruments and much more memorabilia on display. There are also some FREE EVENTS being organised around the fee paying ones in order to keep attendees occupied and in order to jam pack the weekends events!
All events can be visited separately with a ticket or an ALL SHOWS WEEKEND PASS can be obtained offering a discount value deal, for only £126.40. To book this special offer call 0800 107 5291 and Hotel Bookings can also be made on this number. There are some free events as well within the weekend. So BEATLESFEST 2025 is the place to be for this unique weekend. You’ll have a brilliant break with great music and opportunities to explore the wonderful town of Felixstowe, – Go on, you know won’t regret It!!
PRESS QUOTE:
RAY ANDERSON SAID “This first of its kind event in East Anglia is quite unique. It traces everything from the very start when John met Paul in the 1950’s with The Quarrymen and beyond to the Apple days and to when the band disbanded. People are booking from all over the world for this event. It’ll be BEATLES wall-to-wall and an event not to be missed!”
For further quotes and details PLEASE check out the BEATLESFEST website: http://www.beatlesfest.co.uk
EVENT ORGANISERS:
Feel free to call for press quotes
Call Nigel Pearce on 07388 638719, Email contact is redleadernigel@hotmail.co.uk
or Ray Anderson on 07774 801945 – Email eapstudios123@gmail.com or ray.anderson@spapavilion.net
Show Booking, Trade Stands & Hotel specially negotiated Deals – 0800 107 5291