ONCE UPON A TIME OR MAYBE TWICE….
Bill Morrison created a fantastic graphic novel in honor of the Yellow Submarine’s 50th Anniversary in 2018. Titan Comics produced this wonderful box set to go along with Bill’s great graphic novel. Found the set on eBay and purchased it for my collection and at a greatly reduced price from the original, which made me very happy. Here are a few photos from the eBay purchase!
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John Lennon was often his own worst enemy as his public comments and convictions would often lead to intense public relations problems. Here is a good example – this unpublished book containing his comments and quotes about politics over several years. Put together at a time when he arrived in the US and his political leaning were labelled as being to the left. The impact of these views at this time certainly negatively impacted his record sales as is evidenced by the poor sales of Sometime in New York City!
Power to the People: the Political Thoughts of John Lennon, London: New English Library, 1972
Though the book was never published, a few prototype copies exist. The book was probably was withdrawn from publication for fear it would jeopardize John’s attempt to remain in the US during the American government’s attempts to deport him. The reasons for the deportation were stated by the Immigration service as due to a marijuana conviction in the UK. However, the more likely reason was the conservative leanings of the government in power who feared John’s influence with the youth during the Sixties. Tried to find a prototype copy of the book to buy, but when I saw the price, that eliminated me from contention as it was listed at several thousand dollars at a few auction venues. As the Rolling Stones quoted in their song, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” I posted this book cover on Facebook when I had a Beatles print page there and many people in their comments objected to the cover photo saying the likeness was not an accurate depiction. I see the artist’s attempt to draw similar to the style of Klaus Voormann in the portrayal of John’s head and face but I may be wrong in that perception.
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Three Versions of a new Ringo Starr book listed at Julien’s auctions. Deals with Ringo’s various drumkits over the years as well as dealing with his fashion consciousness!
#1 Signed edition Listed at $750.00 Comes boxed with a video
#2 Signed and Listed at $500
#3 Unsigned and listed at $80
Find out more here or on the Julien’s image below
What do you think of the book? Will you pay for the limited edition?
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There Are Faces I Remember… Some Have Gone and Some Remain
Angie McCartney’s description of the book which also features a beautiful cover image by Shannon MacDonald:
It is my pleasure to introduce you to my latest book. This is a personal look at some of the Fabs, their friends and family members who have crossed my path in the last six decades. All 168 of them. 114 you’ll find in the printed version and you’ll get an e-book passcode to access the other 54 folks who are an important, late-breaking part of the news!
The book website for further inquiries:
About the Book – There Are Faces I Remember
The latest single Now and Then from the world’s Number 1 All Time Band has cemented that claim for all time. Whilst the song is wistfully beautiful, it is also true Beatles engineering. Go using AI to engineer a reunion that the world has longed to see since 1970, it has brought about that very thing, and a resounding success it is too.
Using the latest technology coupled with AI, this has put our beloved Mop Tops right at the forefront of the modern recorded industry, and it is most welcome.  The fact that modern pressed and computerised as it is, is not making the headway it should be, we see the present younger generations seeking out something that was Then, but is Now. To quote a famous line, And You Know That Can’t Be Bad. I do however think that this will not be the last offering from The Beatles. There are complete songs still in cans and tapes that are waiting to be discovered. All in the fitness of time
I thought however that it would be good to share something that has just recently come into my possession, as i believe that it is relevant and important to Now and Then, and adds a lot of resonance to the whole proceedings.
Photographs as Shown
I also still have demo items with John and George that could be worked on including a Dick James 45am acetate recording of the whole group performing Bad To Me.
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Inside No3 takes you through that famous door, deep into the minds of all who worked there at Apple Records. This is done also in a very different way. This is not a kiss-and-tell diary, it is through fan adulation and understanding via a personal collection of artifacts and memorabilia that author Nigel Pearce has built up over the last 50 years.
For prices and dates please contact Nigel again via the website
Jude Kessler has a series of wonderful books and has a very difficult task to undertake as historical narratives are not easy to write. This 9-volume Lennon narrative currently being written by author Jude Southerland Kessler is certainly up to the task. Jude spends countless hours researching her series of books, interviewing many individuals who were “there” to recreate the ambiance and milieu of the story of one of the most interesting people to have been born during the twentieth century. This man was to start a rock ‘n’ roll band that was to sell over a billion records worldwide. He was an instrumental part of the cultural changes that occurred in the Sixties and his power with the youth culture was so strong during that decade, that the US government and the President of the United States tried to get him deported.
Jude’s comprehensive Lennon historical biography is slated to run 9 volumes, however with the intense detail she presents in the books, it probably will run even more. The difficult aspect of writing these books is the attempt to get into that “complicated mind” of John Lennon with all of the inconsistencies that were present in that brilliant mind. Jude has published 5 books thus far in the narrative and the covers are pictured in this post. Even though we already know the ending to the story, Jude’s writing and research skills help to bring the wonderful man that brought us so much joy and laughter, back to life!!!
If you would like to learn more details about these books you can see more here at David Bedford’s book blog or Jude Kessler also has a website. More Info | mysite (johnlennonseries.com)
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In Jude Kessler’s stunning debut narrative biography, you’ll learn the truths behind the Lennon legend. You’ll discover why the popular, rich, famous singer called himself a “Nowhere Man.” There are no hard copies left, but you can get it on Kindle by clicking here for $9.99
But for John Lennon, the hectic rise to glory failed to cure the constant Shivering Inside. He was still searching for something…or someone…to fill the hole in his heart. There are no hard copies left but you can get it on Kindle here for $9.99.
She Loves You, lets you ride along with John Lennon and The Beatles on the whirlwind tour that was 1963-early 1964. Available on Kindle only here
1964 in John’s life! “A Hard Day’s Night”, and created/recorded the accompanying, best-selling soundtrack; a World Tour, a Scottish sojourn, a lengthy North American Tour hitting cities all across the U.S. and Canada.
Jude’s next volume which is the 6th book in her Lennon narrative series:
Shades of Life Part 2 Covering Sept. 1965-1966
John Lennon Biography | John Lennon Expert and Biographer (johnlennonseries.com)
The Beatles What If? Limited Edition Hardback (US & CANADA)
£28.50
The Quarrymen in Rosebery Street Compilation Poster
£40.00
The Quarrymen in Rosebery Street Poster
£40.00
The Quarrymen in Rosebery Street (Compilation) - Signed Photograph
£150.00
The Quarrymen in Rosebery Street (Red) - Signed Photograph
£125.00