THE RENAISSANCE OF INTEREST ABOUT BEATLES MANAGER BRIAN EPSTEIN – TWO NEW BOOKS!
THIS ONE IS OUT NOW:
ISSUED ON JUNE 16, 2026
The career and life of Beatles manager Brian Epstein is experiencing a resurgence of interest with two new books, one written by Philip Norman released in June of 2026 and the other one to be released in the UK in the fall of 2026 and in the US in January of 2027. It will be interesting to see if the two volumes can unearth previously unknown information about the manager who died at a very young age and whose death John Lennon once said signaled the true beginning of the end of the group!
Published by Da Capo
AMAZON UK:
Mr Moonlight: Brian Epstein and the Making of The Beatles : Norman, Philip: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Published by Simon & Schuster UK
AMAZON US DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK:
“Captivating . . . . tells a great story . . . . a rip-roaring yet empathic rock history.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The definitive, comprehensive biography of Brian Epstein—the man who built the Beatles—by eminent Beatles biographer Philip Norman
There will never be another pop manager like Brian Epstein, the young record retailer from Liverpool behind the 20th century’s greatest romance. Having achieved his much-derided aim of making the Beatles “bigger than Elvis,” Brian went on to make them bigger than any earthly instrument could measure. Only a handful of years older, he nonetheless referred them as “The Boys,” protecting and pampering them like the children he could never hope to have.
Brian’s achievement in a profession in which he had no experience, and for which nor rulebook existed, remains jaw-dropping. A devout classical music fan, he was nonetheless solely responsible for a new genre of pop that was to change its course, and Britain’s international image, forever—yet, disgracefully, earn him no public honor nor even thanks.
Mr. Moonlight draws on a cache of exclusive interviews with those closest to Brain, including his mother, Queenie, and brother, Clive, to tell the story of this hugely complex, self-contradictory, and ultimately tragic character. This revelatory narrative explores the unplumbed depths of Brian’s many trials and tribulations—how he almost lost the Beatles to organized crime, the antisemitism and homophobia he had to face even at the height of his success, his complex relationship with John Lennon that led to their reckless “Spanish Honeymoon”—and sheds new light on Brian’s mysterious, lonely death in the throes of the so-called Summer of Love.“
ON THE HORIZON:
THE SECOND BOOK – BRIAN EPSTEIN’S ADDRESS BOOK: IN THE UK- AN OCT. 2026 RELEASE IS ON TAP. JANUARY 2027, IN THE US!
1967 – The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles: The address book that defined an era – a must-have for 2026
by Gary Kemp (Author), Simon Halfon (Author)
AMAZON BOOK DESCRIPTION:
“When I first saw Brian Epstein’s black Twin lock binder, I was struck by how small and unassuming it was – just 160 by 100 millimeters, the kind of thing you could slip into a coat pocket. But inside, it held a universe. The book felt alive, buzzing, ready and waiting to be explored. So I dug deeper.
1967 – The World of Brian Epstein and the Beatles is a remarkable fusion of biography and detective story, offering a vivid portrait of The Beatles’ inner circle and the cultural energy of the 1960s. This engaging work delves into the extraordinary cast of characters – from Mick Jagger to David Bailey – a dazzling mix of celebrities, musicians, icons, power players and the occasional shady character. Everyone who was anyone in the 1960s found their way into its pages.
When Gary first acquired the book, he was seized by an irresistible curiosity. Who was Brian Epstein, really? And who were all these fascinating names? This project offers an intimate and unprecedented exploration of the connections he forged and the figures who helped define a generation.
More than just an address book, it is a time capsule of one of the most electrifying years in modern culture: 1967.
Perfect for Beatles fans, music historians, and anyone curious about the electric culture and untold stories of the 1960s.”
HarperCollins
Publication date 13 Oct. 2026
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AMAZON US:
Publication not until JAN. 2027:
The books will never cease about the four men from Liverpool and how they impacted and changed so many lives. In addition, the people that were important to their success and magical story will also continue to be studied and analyzed as the years go by!
Be healthy and be happy!
Best Wishes!
Buzz
