The Beatles by Jim Marshall: Live at Candlestick Park 1966 Hardcover – June 2, 2026
by Amelia Davis (Author), Jim Marshall (Photographer), Joel Selvin (Contributor)
Amelia Davis is the curator of the Jim Marshall archive of impressive photos. Jim was there in San Francisco in August of 1966 to preserve for history in photographs, the last scheduled live concert of the Beatles as they were about to become a solely studio band with only one exception, their performance on the 3 Savile Row building’s roof in January of 1969! There is a new book title about the official last official concert of the Beatles in 1966. The book features the wonderful photographs of the late Jim Marshall who passed away in 2010. Amelia Davis has put together a new volume of Jim Marhsall’s Beatles work in a book to be published by Chronicle Books in June of 2026.
This is the line from the Amazon book description of the new book that caught my attention:
“NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Marshall’s photographs from this event have never been published all together in a single book, and half the images were never published at all. Plus, it includes Marshall’s proof sheets, from which he selected his iconic shots.“
That descriptive line sold me as I certainly plan to purchase a copy for my Beatles book collection!
AMAZON’S DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK:
Relive The Beatles’ last live public concert through the eyes of the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll photographer Jim Marshall. This deluxe volume collects over 150 photos and proof sheets, half of them never before seen.
Jim Marshall’s photographs of The Beatles’ 1966 concert in San Francisco capture a historic convergence: one of the biggest names in music photography and one of the most beloved bands in history. Specially requested as photographer by The Beatles, Marshall immortalized not only the concert itself, but also intimate moments backstage, such as the musicians meeting the Baez sisters and hanging out in the locker room before the show.
This definitive collection presents the photographs at large scale and in the rich high-contrast tones Marshall favored. An in-depth essay by music historian Joel Selvin brings the moment to life. Whether you were there at Candlestick Park or wish you had been, this is your chance to see The Beatles as you’ve never seen them before.
EXCLUSIVE WINDOW INTO THE CONCERT: Jim Marshall was the only photographer allowed backstage to photograph The Beatles during the Candlestick Park concert. This book brings you into the historic moment and makes you feel like part of the band.
NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Marshall’s photographs from this event have never been published all together in a single book, and half the images were never published at all. Plus, it includes Marshall’s proof sheets, from which he selected his iconic shots.
PHOTOGRAPHY ICON: Jim Marshall is the great rock ‘n’ roll photographer, as his images of The Beatles prove. In addition to being a legendary artist, he was a peer, colleague, and friend to musicians, and he documented countless seminal musical moments throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
ANNIVERSARY YEAR: August 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ last live public concert. Celebrate by going back in time through these incredible photographs.
Perfect for:
- Beatles fans
- Jim Marshall fans
- Music history buffs
- Photographers and photography book collectors
- Birthday or any special occasion gift-giving to any devoted Beatlemaniac
- Anyone looking for a great present for music lovers
EARLIER EDITIONS OF MARSHALL’S CANDLESTICK WORK:
Tomorrow Never Knows: The Beatles Last Concert 1991 edition by Terra Firma, the publishers of the book. I have seen copies of this edition available on eBay!
This is the first edition of Marshall’s Beatles Candlestick photography from 1987:
Publication Year
1987 Paperback
Tomorrow Never Knows : the Beatles’ Last Concert
Author
Eric Lefcowitz
Photographed by Jim Marshall
Publisher
Retrofuture Products
Looking forward to the new book configuration of the Jim Marshall Beatles photo archive curated by Amelia Davis that is coming in June of 2026.
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Buzz
Thanks for the latest information as usual!
May I ask you a serious question? Have you read every book you own? I have a goal of reading all of mine and trust I will live long enough to do so.
Please keep sharing all this wonderful Beatles info – I appreciate you!
Hello Jennifer-Most of them but not all! The balance are usually kept for reference purposes. (To be able to answer questions or to research as needed.) I will need to start paring down the collection though in the near future as we are not going to be here forever!
I have so many books (mostly Beatles-related) that I haven’t read yet. I didn’t have this problem before the internet and streaming services like Netflix! Like Jennifer, I hope I live long enough to get to them all.
If Mark Lewisohn releases Part 2 of his Beatles bio in my lifetime, that is one book I will read immediately!