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The costs of collecting Beatles-related memorabilia has become very expensive (exorbitant might be a better word) as time has gone by. Some of the items are simply unaffordable to the average fan. When you get to the stage I am, as a retiree with a fixed-income, there is one way as a compromise to being able to avoid the purchase of the original items. The answer to that one lies in purchasing auction catalogs that feature the very expensive Beatles-related items. For example, I bought this catalog many years ago from It’s Only Rock n Roll and it features Paul McCartney signing the record album cover for Meet the Beatles for George Harrison’s late sister, Louise Harrison back in 1964.
Collecting these catalogs depending in the presentation of the items in the catalos is a wonderful substitute for capturing the magic of the times. I would like to share with you a couple of sample pages of what may be featured in these type of memorabilia catalogs. Hope you enjoy!
The cover of one of the catalogs that I own:
Back cover shows a phot of John satirizing the attempts to create the “perfect” Paul McCartney signature with his “what about me” “Oh Yeh?” retort!
The introduction to the signed Meet the Beatles album:
This is the album that Louise Harrison had signed on the Beatles first visit to America.The details of the item are provided below the photograph:
Early drawings and signature practising by Paul McCartney:
AND IN THE END…
The signatures of George and Ringo to EMI executive Joseph Lockwood, informing him they were using Allen Klein to manage their business affairs:
This rare item really intrigued me as it involved unreleased music. This was a cassette tape apparently belonging to NY disk jockey, Howard Smith which featured backstage rehearsals of John and Frank Zappa for their Fillmore East jam.
See the item description below for greater detail.
Unreleased music from one of the Beatles always seems to hold a special fascination for Beatles collectors.Sometimes we end up being disappointed, but at other times we can discover long forgotten gems…
Another catalog I purchased for my collection was this one with Bob Dylan on the cover. It was a Sotheby’s auction catalog from 1994. My main interest in acquiring this one was to have the signature of the man that happened to bring his German Grundig reel-to-reel tape recorder to the Woolton Village Fete back in July of 1957 and recorded several songs of the Quarrymen playing at the Fete where John Lennon was introduced to Paul McCartney. It is my understanding that EMI was to purchase Bob Molyneux’s tape that was being auctioned from this catalog and paid the equivalent of approximately $130,000 for it. Hopefully with today’s electronic wizardry, they will be able to restore the recording so that you can clearly discern John’s vocal performance of the 2 surviving songs Puttin on the StyleandBaby, Let’s Play House!
The former reel-to-reel tape owner and operator of the Woolton Village Tape Bob Molyneux and his signature in the catalog that I purchased. Having the signature of a participant in that very historical musical event is very special to me.
One of my hopeful wishes is that they can one day fix the audio so we can recognize the full performance of the 2 surviving songs. It would be the proper opening intro to Anthology 1. John after all of these years would be providing some retirement income to the surviving members of the Quarrymen…Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
In the Sotheby’s catalog was a picture of the tape and the Grundig recorder that preserved the Quarrymen recordings for the ages…
Collecting rock ‘n’ roll auction catalogs can be entertaining, fun and affordable. That is the route I am now taking as my age rapidly advances.
Hope you enjoyed the few samples I have provided to you on today’s post…
Be Healthy and Be Happy!
Buzz
OUR BOOK OF THE WEEK AT THE BEATLES BOOKSTORE
Any Rhyme At All
Any Rhyme At All is a book of poems written by a first generation Beatles Fan who grew up listening to their music and becoming a huge fan
CHAIN REACTION: A BOOK ABOUT CAUSE AND EFFECT IN ROCK & ROLL HISTORYBY JON KREMER
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines CAUSE AND EFFECT as: “the direct relationship between an action or event and its consequence or result.”
In this 2024 book, author Jon Kremer explores the issue of some 16 primary events in rock ‘n’ roll history and the potential causal effects that other events had in making that a reality. For example Jon Kremer states, the meeting of John and Paul at the Woolton Village Fete is acknowledged as the spark that began the Beatles, but what if Eddie Cochran had never recorded Twenty Flight Rock. History may have played out in a significantly different way (as that was the song that Paul played to John that impressed Mr. Lennon so much that day).
See the impact of how singer Bobby Darin responding to a question posed to him by a man with the initials of A.K. at a wedding in 1959, would possibly eventually lead to the end of the Beatles in 1970. This book is like reading a great mystery novel.
Author Jon Kremer plays the role of Sherlock Holmes in this book and you will be entranced by the 16 chapters.
Published by New Haven publishing, you can find the book at the following locations:
You will truly enjoy Chain Reaction and when you are through with that title you will want to read another Jon Kremer title:This is the title that I originally did a blog post about!
A Go! Go! Revisited Beatles Bournemouth-and Beyond
Some great Beatles stories in this book and even when the stories do not relate to the group specifically, the book brilliantly helps to define the times!
Watch Jon Kremer being interviewed about his books by Angie and Ruth McCartney on their excellent YouTube Teaflix podcast:
One of the wonderful stories that Jon Kremer and Al Stewart experienced together when they met John Lennon in 1963 in Bournemouth! The book goes into much greater detail than this stage description of the event by Al Stewart from one of Stewart’s live appearances that is on YouTube but you will enjoy Al’s confirmation of what happened after one of the Beatles Bournemouth shows!
Another interesting book due to hit the marketplace soon from Canadian author, Aaron Badgley. He examines Ringo Starr’s solo career from 1970-1980. Aaron’s first Beatles-related book dealt with the story of George Harrison’s Dark Horse label.Aaron is a very busy guy as he is also currently working on a Klaatu biography. Klaatu was a Canadian-based band who many radio stations thought represented a shadow or clandestine Beatles reunion in the 1970s. It was not, of course, but the story and the band are fascinating.
Ruth McCartney wrote the foreword to the Ringo Starr book. I look forward to reviewing this title in the very near future!Stay tuned...
Love the handlebar moustache cover, Aaron!!! Ringo of late, is finally getting the recognition he always deserved!
Available on November 10, 2025
Product details
Publisher : New Haven Publishing Ltd
Publication date : November 10, 2025
Print length : 228 pages
Amazon description of the book:
On April 10, 1970, when The Beatles officially called it a day, it was not the end, for Ringo Starr it was just the beginning. He was no longer Beatle Ringo, but now a solo artist who would have to establish himself with his own solo music. During the 1970s, Ringo Starr did just that. He became a commercial success and firmly established himself as a force in music.
Ringo Starr Solo Career: Got to Pay Your Dues explores the work Ringo Starr did to carve out his own name and his own persona. Through films, music, writing, acting, producing, directing, and even designing furniture, Starr kept extremely busy during the 1970s. Included in the book is a detailed account of his label, Ring O’Records.
With Ringo Starr Solo Career: Got to Pay Your Dues, Aaron Badgley takes a deep look into Starr’s artistic endeavours from 1970 to 1980. Through exclusive interviews Badgley tells Ringo Starr’s professional story. His albums, singles and work with other artists are all detailed. The films he produced, directed and appeared in are documented. A discography of Ringo Starr’s solo albums and singles and his Ring O’Records label are included plus exclusive, never before seen photos, illustrate this incredible career during the 1970s.
An excellent book – The John Lennon Letters – signed by the editor: HUNTER DAVIES
Far more than any interview, personal letters and notes are far more revealing about one’s personality and true character, as they represent less-guarded moments where one is less likely to alter the presentation of what they are trying to say. This is especially true when the topic of conversation may be of a controversial nature.
Author Hunter Davies secured the permission of Yoko Ono to present a book of John Lennon’s correspondence over the years. It offers a unique perpective into Mr. Lennon, highlighting his multi-faceted personality, his sense of humor (humour) and his view of how he saw the world, and his own perceived motives of the people he was writing to or commenting about!
Hunter Davies always had a collector’s obsessive-compulsive psyche as he has written a book about collecting entitled Confessions of a Collector back in 2009. HIs collector’s psyche had obviously much to do with the thoroughness in his presentation of the volume and amount of letters and writings presented of the literary Lennon in the book! You will enjoy this title very much as it reveals far more any any biography ever could about the man named John Lennon!!!
The signature of the authorized Beatles biographer, Hunter Davies:
The John Lennon Letters
The back cover of the book which features a John Lennon letter to his cousin Leila with the ironic closing line:
Including a one page excerpt from the massive book. This was a letter John Lennon sent to his father Alfred Lennon in 1967. This helps to serve as a sterling example of John’s personality, revealing some of his basic insecurities. You can see the duality here. He internally wants to reestablish contact with his father but he is unsure of how it will turn out and whether the hurt and resentment he harbored would possibly resurface.
John Lennon’s letter to Alf
From the dust jacket flaps of the book. The one on the left is the front flap. The second flap is the one in the rear of the book:
Some good news to report from celebrated author, Chip Madinger!
“In celebration of a pair of milestone birthdays, both LENNONOLOGY | Strange Days Indeed (who will be 10 at the end of the month) and Eight Arms To Hold You (who will be 25 on Halloween) are now BOTH available as fully-searchable pdfs, either individually or as a bundle! In addition, the paperback edition of LENNONOLOGY is available at a 25% discount (U.S. orders only at this time). Get your copies now at: www.lennonology.com/order
This Beatles Book Odds & Book Ends blog post is similar to many of the Hodgepodge posts that I have presented on the blog in the past. I would like to begin with another author that has written several books that have held strong interest for me and that I have purchased for my collection. Many of these books have a strong Beatles connection to them.
This post begins with a few books from author, Brian Southall:
BOOKS FROM FORMER EMI EXECUTIVE BRIAN SOUTHALL
Brian Southall is another writer who I have managed to acquire most of his book titles that he has written that have some type of Beatles connection or story within their pages!
Brian Southall began his writing career about the music industry back in the 1960s beginning at a local newspaper and then advancing to the likes of Melody Maker and Disc. Then he pursued a thirty year career in the record business. He started out at A&M, then moved on to EMI Records, where, he had a 15 year career, serving in press, promotion, marketing, artist development, and corporate communications.
From 1989 he was a consultant to Warner Music International, HMV Group and both the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the International Federation of the phonographic Industry (IFPI).
POP GOES TO COURT: ROCK ‘N’ POP’S GREATEST COURT BATTLES
Pop Goes to Court: Rock ‘n’ Pop’s Greatest Court Battles Southall, Brian
From a discussion of the suit brought to officially split the Beatles, to who really wrote A Whiter Shade of Pale,
many court cases involving many prominent rock ‘n’ roll figures or celebrities over the years are discussed in this unique Brian Southall book. You will find some of these cases truly fascinating!
SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND : THE ALBUM, THE BEATLES, AND THE WORLD IN 1967
An excellent book by Brian that not only deals with the music but the times that inspired the music.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band : The Album, the Beatles, and the World In 1967
Southall, Brian
Published by Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated, 2017
A book written by Brian Southall to celbrate the 50th anniversay of the release of Sgt.. Pepper. Not only detailing the creation of the album, it delves into a study of the times that helped to inspire the LP.
ABBEY ROAD: THE STORY OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS RECORDING STUDIOS
A detailed history of the world’s most famous recording studio.
Abbey Road: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studios Brian Southall; Allan Rouse; Peter Vince
Published by Omnibus Pr & Schirmer Trade Books, 1997
A book co-authored by Brian Southall, Peter Vince, and Allan Rouse detailing a history of the what may possibly be the most famous studio in the world. The book does a great job to uncover the history of the famous building,the significant musical milestones, and a few previously untold stories of how and why the magic happened.
A signed copy:
THE BEATLES IN 100 OBJECTS: DISCOVER WHAT MADE THE FAB FOUR FAB
The Beatles in 100 Objects: Discover What Made the Fab Four Fab Southall, Brian
Published by Carlton Books, 2019
One hundred of the most famous or influential objects associated with the Fab Four are presented in this book by Mr. Southall. Obviously many of the object choices could be considered subjective by individual viewers and readers but the intent or premise of the book is seemingly to promote people to think about them and how they would weigh in on the particular object’s importance or possibly to suggest their own!!!
This book is both a happy one and a very sad one as well. A happy one because it features the collection of Julian Lennon of many of the Beatles items that he was able to purchase or acquire at auction over the years. The sad element is that he had to purchase them at all instead of receiving them as an inheritance after his father’s passing!
Beatles Memorabilia: The Julian Lennon Collection Southall, Brian; Lennon, Julian
NORTHERN SONGS: THE TRUE STORY OF THE BEATLES’ SONG PUBLISHING EMPIRE
I found this book to be fascinating and what gives credence to the expression Money is the Root of all Evil. It was business and money matters that were the greatest contributor to the demise of the the world’s greatest band. Sometimes the best of friendships and close families can break apart due to money or financial matters!
Check this book out!
Northern Songs: The True Story of the Beatles’ Song Publishing Empire Southall, Brian; Perry, Rupert
Published by Omnibus Pr & Schirmer Trade Books, 2007
THE WHITE ALBUM: REVOLUTION, POLITICS & RECORDING – THE BEATLES AND THE WORLD IN 1968
The White Album: Revolution, Politics & Recording – The Beatles and the World in 1968 Hardcover – Illustrated, 4 Oct. 2018 by Brian Southall (Author), Chris Thomas (Foreword)
AMAZON DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK:
Packed full of musical and historical analysis centred on the Beatles at the peak of their popularity, The White Album: A-side/B-side takes a look at one of the greatest albums ever created, and the tumultuous time period it was born into. Dive into the revolution and turmoil that followed the ‘The Summer of Love’ and follow the disruption on streets through the ground-breaking music of The Beatles. The ultimate guide to the eclectic styles, techniques and stories behind the universally renowned “The White Album”. Including an indepth guide to the album and an exploration of the political and social influences, this captures revolutiony moment in musical history.
My signed Chris Thomas White Album. Chris Thomas produced a handful of White Album tracks alongside his engineering work on the album! He would also go on to produce Badfinger among many other artists.
A RARE BOOK FROM JOHN’s SISTER-JULIA(IN HIS OWN YOUTH IN MY OWN WORDS)
A nice early book from the mid 1980s from John’s half-sister Julia! Had a wonderful assortment of early photographs
Published by River Women Press Press, Cheshire England, 1985
Julia was later to release later works about her family and her brother. Those will be dealt with in a future post.
Here is an example of inflation as I originally bought my signed copy of the book (shown below) forr $35.00. I recently saw a signed copy on Abe Boks for $200.00!
Back in 2022, I contacted Andrew Fleming of Strawberry Fields , the organization that strives to preserve the historical significance of this great Liverpool site where the buliding and grounds that housed the place which inspired John to write the Beatles classic were situated, “Strawberry Fields Forever.” I asked Andrrew if I could purchase a signed copy of the special cd they were offering of John’s sister Julia, having a conversation with non other than Paul McCartney. .Andrew was so kind in asking Julia, who is a director at the site, to sign this great interview cd for me which is presented below. I am including the Strawberry Fields link, as purchases from the website help them to preserve and sustain this wonderful place for future generations!
An interesting book about Paul McCartney’s songwriting and appearance on other artists records by Rick Swan published by Wymer Publishers in Bedford England in 2020. As I have stated before, the one problem with books such as these is when new recordings are issued, the book becomes in need of an update or a revised edition. The book is entertaining but the author I personally believe is overly harsh and critical on his assessment of some of McCartney’s numbers.
“The Beatles: Literary Anthology recounts the group’s mercurial rise from the British Merseybeat scene; the “British invasion” that made them iconic figures in the USA; the experimentation with song structure and sound-recording technique that re-defined pop music forever; their embracing of psychedelic drugs, hippie utopianism and pacifism, amidst the social changes of the mid-to-late 1960s; the band’s acrimonious split, and the disparate, sometimes tragic post-Beatles paths followed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The strange extremes of a career virtually unparalled in terms of mass-media fame are also examined in thought-provoking articles: the American Far Right’s conspiracy theory that marked the Beatles as agents of Communism; the “Paul is Dead” myth, and the cryptographic reading of Beatles trivia that inspired it; the attempts of Lennon, with all his human failings, to live with his absurdly messianic status; the insane “messages” that the Manson Family girls deciphered from the lyrics of The White Album; the obsessions of disturbed Beatles fan Mark Chapman, and his tragic attempt to steal a little of Lennon’s celebrity.”
Back cover of the book:
McCARTNEY ON THE COVER OF ESQUIRE UK MAGAZINE-AUGUST 2015
ESQUIRE UK MAGAZINE AUGUST 2015
As a US resident and collector, I love to acquire cover stories of UK magazines about the Beatles or the solo members.
Here is one from August 2015 featuring Paul!
A 1974 YOKO ONO JAPANESE TOUR PROGRAM:
During the Lost Weekend, Yoko did a tour of Japan featuring many New York session musicians. This was a program from that tour:
AMAZON US DESCRIPTION: “TITTENHURST PARK: A PICTORIAL HISTORY is a comprehensive collection of colorful images gathered to document the colorful history and development of one of the beautiful 19th century country home outside of London that is most famous as the home of musicians John Lennon & Ringo Starr. Most of the images that appear in the book have never been published before. Informative text provides readers with an understanding and appreciation for the accompanying images, and major events, of the amazing history of one of one of The Beatles’ most legendary landmarks.”
AMAZON’s description of the author:
“The Cardinals,” led by Investigative & Architectural Historian Scott Cardinal, are the creators of books that showcase the Dakota apartment building, Friar Park, Tittenhurst Park, the Ansonia, and other legendary 18th and 19th century buildings, homes and gardens. They are the creators and producers of Audible Adventures, an online educational platform that showcases the design psychology behind the homes and work spaces of the world’s most creative luminaries. Learn more at CampfireNetwork.com”
Back cover of the book:
Scott Cardinal’s inscription:
IMAGES OF THE BEATLES: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DAILY MAIL
Images of The Beatles: Photographs From the Daily Mail Hardcover By Tim Hill Author/editor – 1 May 2007
Parragon Book Service Ltd
This book was put together by Tim Hill who has been involved in producing several Beatles photo books. This one features photos that appeared in the UK’s Daily Mail.
These type of specialized photo books represent and serve as excellent time capsules!
Though my favorite books about the FBI’s attempts by J. Edgar Hoover and the Nixon government to throw John Lennon out of the country because of his perceived power with the youth of the time, were written by author Jon Wiener (see: Come Together: John Lennon in His Time and Gimme Some Truth: The John Lennon FBI Files), I also purchased this book by Julien Kerry. It makes a great companion piece to the two Jon Wiener books!
JOHN LENNON – Wanted by the FBI by Julien Kern | Oct 15, 2014
“The ultimate and most comprehensive book on the John Lennon FBI files. For the first time, the complete FBI files on John Lennon are published, explained and illustrated. These documents, completed by CIA and INS archives, shine a new light on John Lennon’s post-Beatles life in New York City. He was investigated for pornography, harassed for several years by President Nixon’s administration that wanted to deport him because of his political and anti Vietnam War activism. The FBI also investigated when Lennon and his family were later threatened for money. The last file tackles issues relating to his murder in December 1980. This book is a must have for every Lennon fan and for anyone interested in his life, artistic achievements, political activism and peace campaigns.”
Back cover of the book:
AUCTION CATALOG:
Occasionally I will purchase an auction catalog if it features items of interest to me. Even if I can not afford the item, purchasing the catalog will at least allow me to have pictures of the items that intrigue me. For example, I could never afford what is on the cover of this Julien’s auction catalog, a signed set of baseballs by all 4 Beatles, but at least I have a photo of it to preserve in the print collection.
The back cover of the catalog:
UK MAGAZINE-CLASH WITH A PAUL McCARTNEY COVER STORY–JULY 2007
CLASH MAGAZINE WITH PAUL ON THE COVER
LENNON REVEALED-(Larry Kane is able to tell some great stories in this title)
Larry Kane has had a long, storied, and distinguished broadcast career and he holds the distinction of being the only broadcast journalist to travel to every stop on the Beatles’ 1964 and 1965 tours according ti Wikipedia. He has written this excellent book about his memories of John Lennon and the Beatles and his encounters with John following the Beatles breakup.
Lennon Revealed Hardcover – September 27, 2005 by Larry Kane (Author)
If you are looking to purchase this title, make sure you confirm if the copy you are purchasing has the dvd exclusive which was only available on earlier editions of the book!!!
Larry Kane’s signature:
Back cover of the book:
IN THEIR LIVES: GREAT WRITERS ON GREAT BEATLES SONGS
In Their Lives: Great Writers on Great Beatles Songs Hardcover – May 23, 2017 by Andrew Blauner (Author/EDITOR)
AMAZON DESCRIPTION “The perfect gift for any Beatles fan, In Their Lives is an anthology of essays from a chorus of twenty-nine luminaries singing the praises of their favorite Beatles songs.
Blue Rider Press Publication date May 23, 2017
The Beatles’ influence—on their contemporaries, on our cultural consciousness, and on the music industry ever after—is difficult to overstate. We all have a favorite song from the band that made us want to fall in love, tune in, and follow our dreams. Arranged chronologically by the date of the song’s release, these essays highlight both the Beatles’ evolution as well as the span of generations their music affected. Whether they are Beatlemaniacs who grew up listening to the iconic albums on vinyl or new fans who stream their favorite songs on their phones, all of the contributors explore that poignant intersection between Beatles history and personal history.
With contributions from twenty-nine authors and musicians—Roz Chast on “She Loves You,” Jane Smiley on “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” Rosanne Cash on “No Reply,” Gerald Early on “I’m a Loser,” Rick Moody on “The End,” Maria Popova on “Yellow Submarine,” David Duchovny on “Dear Prudence,” Chuck Klosterman on “Helter Skelter,” David Hajdu on “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number),” and more—the breadth of the band’s impact is clear. From musings on young love and family strife to explorations of racial boundaries and identity, these essays pay tribute to a band that ran the gamut of human experience in a way no musical group has done before or since.
Timed for the fiftieth anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, this anthology captures the full spectrum of reasons fans still love the Fab Four after all these years.”
Need your help with determining who these signatures belong to…
The book is autographed but I can only speculate as to who the signatures belong to, perhaps, signatures of what Charles Murray and Roz Chast?
UP FRONT…(Autobiography) by Victor Spinetti
The actor comedian who was a close friend of the Beatles and was in the the films ,A Hard Day’s Night, Help and Magical Mystery Tour!
Here is his autobiography:
Up Front…(Autobiography) by Victor Spinetti (21-Jul-2008) Paperback Paperback by Victor Spinetti (Author)
“Described by Sir Paul McCartney as ‘the man who makes clouds disappear’, Victor Spinetti is one of Britain’s best-loved and most outrageous performers. He became known to the Sixties generation through his comedic roles in the landmark Beatles films and the classic Return of the Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers. His remarkable wit and versatility have earned him fresh popularity with every generation since. A veteran stage actor, writer and director, Spinetti gives us an irresistible account of his own life, from his Welsh-Italian upbringing to his role as one of the few trusted friends of the Beatles through to his recent portrayal of Einstein on stage in London. Up Front contains startling new insights into life with the Beatles, and a selection of previously unpublished photos of the Fab Four. Spinetti’s charismatic personality and his fabulous ability to entertain combine to make this a book of exquisite charm, joy and irreverence.”
Alternate cover-the hardback issue of the book:
A signed copy of the book:
The back cover of the book with a little background about Mr. Spinetti:
The Lennon Play: in His Own Write [By] John Lennon, Adrienne Kennedy [And] Victor Spinetti Hardcover – 1 Jan. 1968
This is the copy of the book that Victor Spinetti signed for me when I met him at a Fest for Beatles Fans in New Jersey.
He was a kind and cordial individual who was very funny! You can see and understand why the Beatles liked him so much. This book was a theater application to John’s first book-In His Own Write!
Spinetti’s signature:
PAUL McCARTNEY AFTER THE BEATLES: A MUSICAL APPRECIATION VOLUME TWO
One of Adrian Allan’s many excellent McCartney books:
Paul McCartney After The Beatles: A Musical Appreciation Volume Two Hardcover – 27 Mar. 2020 by Adrian Allan (Author)
Adrian’s signed inscription to the book. It is nice to see his kind words about my former Facebook page but I simply could not tolerate the algorithims of social media any more and I am very happy on the blog!Already three years have passed. Upward and onward…
JOHN LENNON: IN MY LIFE (BY PETE SHOTTON AND NICHOLAS SCHAFFNER)
A great book about one of John Lennon’s closest friends growing up. Having met personally once at a NJ Fest for Beatles fans, I could see why John and Pete were such good friends. They seem to thrive on that keen sense of wit!
John Lennon: In My Life Paperback – January 1, 1983 by Pete Shotton (Author), Nicholas Schaffner (Author)
Henry Holt & Co Publication date January 1, 1987-hardcover
Both authors of this book, Pete Shotton and Nicholas Schaffner signed ny copy of the book at A Fest for Beatles fans near Secaucus, NJ back in the 80’s. Unfortunately so many great guests at the Fest have passed away since those wonderful early conventions!
Be Healthy and Be Happy!!!
Buzz
OUR BOOK OF THE WEEK AT THE BEATLES BOOKSTORE
Inside Number Three – The Illustrated History of Apple Records
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.
