COVERING THE BEATLES – A RARE BEATLES BOOK BY ALAN LORD
Second Hand Beatles: A Covers Story
Author
Alan Lord
Publisher
House of Lords Publishing
Publication Year
2022
I normally do not like to repeat books that I have previously posted before on the blog, but with books like this I make an exception!
One of the lessons a Beatles collector learns after sometimes being disappointed in the search for a desired item is the ability to make quick purchase decisions. I remember seeing this book being offered on eBay and noticed that the book was only being issued in a 30-copy edition. I quickly acted upon my impulse and purchased a copy of the book from the author. They are, to the best of my knowledge all sold-out now!
The book represents a collection of many of the more notable Beatles cover versions done by other artists over the years! I feel compelled to once again present this book on the blog because it is not widely known but I consider it to be worthwhile having. It is an impossibility to have a book containing a comprehensive and complete listing of all of the cover versions of Beatles songs as that book would be several thousand pages long and it continues to grow exponentially as time goes by!
The author published this book independently and has been seeking a mass market publisher to print the book for a much larger audience. I sincerely hope that becomes a reality for him. The author is based in the UK. I am repeating an edited version of the old post for those who may have missed out on viewing the original posting.
SECOND HAND BEATLES – A COVERS STORY
My copy of the book #7 of 30 copies:
Back cover of the book:
The author’s signature on my copy of the book:
Recently saw copy #30 being offered on eBay for 250 pounds!
Copy number 30 was being offered by someone at 250 pounds on eBay, which is a substantial amount of money
Beatles collectibles appreciate in value very quickly. It is granted that just because someone asks a tremendous amount for a collectable does not always translate in getting the asking price, but it demonstrates that the true value of any collectable is determined by what the prospective buyer is willing to pay for it and whether an agreement can be reached between the buyer and seller!
Second Hand Beatles: A Covers Story, Alan Lord, 2022, limited ed., copy 30 of 30
GBP 250.00 – this photograph is from the eBay description/ portrayal of the book!
The eBay description of the book:
Second Hand Beatles: A Covers Story, by Alan Lord (House of Lords Publishing, [Macclesfield,] 2022)
A wide-ranging introduction to the people and groups who have covered the songs of Lennon and McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Alan Lord’s annotated survey considers CDs, albums and singles from virtually every corner of the world, and is illustrated mainly in colour with record covers. Number 30 in a limited edition of 30 copies. Signed and numbered by Alan Lord
It truly is a shame that this very interesting book is not available to a wider mass audience as it deserves to be there in the marketplace. I am hoping for an entrepreneurial publisher to contact Mr. Lord to explore that possibility!
Even though I could look at things from a selfish perspective and say I am happy that there are only 30 copies and I have one of them, though I have to be honest, I sometimes do feel that way. I would prefer that all quality Beatles books be made available on a mass audience level and at a reasonable price so that we all can share in the joy of being able to read the book!
As a collector, acquiring limited-edition books like this has taught me one major lesson. If the book is a limited- edition and you want it and can afford it, act quickly or you may miss out on it! Remember the old saying, “he who hesitates is lost?”
“This proverb emphasizes the importance of making quick decisions to avoid missed opportunities and negative consequences. While the exact origin is not definitively linked to a single figure, it has been widely recognized in English literature since the 1700s.”
Would love to see a publisher acquire the rights to this title so everyone can share the information provided within.
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
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Thanks John for your post. I was lucky enough to secure a copy of this excellent book. My copy is # 20/30. Alan Hall kindly dedicated and signed the book. In my bibliography I told readers how they could secure a copy by e-mailing him and provided his e-mail address. It is such a shame that he can’t find a mainstream publisher for the book.