Category: Buzz’s Beatles Book/ Print Blog

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John Buzz Bezzini

The blog is designed to feature both old and new Beatles-related print material including books, magazines, posters, or correspondence with people that have a Beatles connection or association. The blog will also feature books from people that have worked with the individual members of the group during their solo careers! Looking forward to seeing you here! Looking forward to your participation and feedback on the blog!

John “Buzz” Bezzini has one of the world’s largest collections of Beatles books and he will share his thoughts and opinions on some of the more rare and unusual Beatles titles.

John taught a course in 1984 called “The Beatles in Retrospect” marking the 20th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in America.

John also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication.

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A DUTCH TREAT FOR THE DARK HORSE IN ALL OF US

The International Dark Horse and Ring O'Records Discography
The International Dark Horse and Ring O’Records Discography

A is for Apple

In a previous post on this blog I highlighted the superb A is for Apple, Apcor Publishing, tremendous book series about the Beatles company, Apple. This book series is unquestionably one of the best Beatles-related book series on the planet. One of the owners and administrators of Apcor, is the distinguished author and musician, Ed Dieckmann.

Here are a few samples of his rare now out-of-print books that he has published. I was fortunate to be able to find all of these excellent books in Beatles collecting circles and I treasure them dearly. Ed is a great guy and he strives to unearth those rare previously unknown bits of information that Beatles fans yearn for…..

Dark Horse Records

The first book was a collaborative effort about Dark Horse Records that was compiled by noted collector Franck Leenheer and Ed Dieckmann. The other two books are a fabulous discography of Beatles-related releases in Holland! Top Notch!!!

The Discography
The Discography
The Dutch Beatles Discography
The Dutch Beatles Discography

Made In Holland Too
Made In Holland Too

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Sean Lennon: The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Self Portrait by Sean Lennon
Self Portrait by Sean Lennon

Sean Lennon – Self-Portrait on Canvas

Sean signed this self-portrait on the West Coast for a fan. Thought it would be a nice unusual item to add to the collection.

Sean also did the Stripped Down sketch for his mom and dad’s Double Fantasy Stripped Down LP shown below.

Double Fantasy Stripped Down
Double Fantasy Stripped Down

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London Rock – The Unseen Archive

London Rock The Unseen Archive
London Rock The Unseen Archive
London Rock The Unseen Archive
London Rock The Unseen Archive

Though not a Beatles book per se, London Rock – The Unseen Archive, is a wonderful book of fabulous photos by noted photographer, Alec Byrne. I was overjoyed to find and purchase this beautiful signed edition of the book several years ago. It is entitled “London Rock” published by Insight Editions in 2017.

London Rock Back Cover
London Rock – Back Cover

Many superstars of the London rock scene are featured in this great title, including many photos of the individual Beatles. This is the type of book that holds a special fascination for me as these wonderful photos help to capture a special time in the history of both rock and popular music. Hope you will enjoy being exposed to this great title!!!

Buzz

Signed by Alec Byrne
Signed by Alec Byrne
John Lennon
John Lennon – photo by Alec Byrne

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George Harrison – Mo’s Songs

George Harrison Mo's Songs
George Harrison Mo’s Songs

George Harrison Mo’s Songs

A very Rare 6 cd set that was released to highlight the promotional activities of noted record producer, Mo Ostin. Here are the details of the set which I was able to purchase a signed copy of  that was signed by none other than Mo Ostin himself on ebay. Of the highlights of the 6 cd set was the song that George Harrison wrote specifically for the 6 cd set and the track was called “Mo”.

Mo's Songs CD Set
Mo’s Songs CD Set

This song has been posted  by several sources on YouTube and features the classic Harrison slide guitar work that had become his signature over the years…..

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George Harrison’s Mo’s Songs

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Do You Know The John Lennon Factor?

The Lennon Factor
The Lennon Factor

Obscure John Lennon Book

This is one of my favorite obscure Lennon-based books. Written by Paul Young and published in 1972 by Stein and Day. Paul Young’s superb analysis of the importance of John Lennon, in particular, to the cultural revolution that occurred in the ’60s, is a fascinating and innovative approach to the subject.

Using the writing style of many luminaries such as E. E. Cummings, Young details his suppositions of how important John’s persona was to the cultural fabric of the ’60s. In my personal opinion, this book is stylistically both a novel and an interesting way to tell the story of the impact of John Lennon on the tumultuous Sixties!

What I find of particular interest in Young’s writing style in this book is that there is always a Message within the Message. Once you read this book, you will understand what I mean by that. Young challenges you with this particular writing style and some people find this means to convey the subject matter as being very frustrating. I found it to be both thrilling and exciting. Ultimately, I found myself agreeing with many of Young’s suppositions.

  1. Publisher- Stein and Day
  2. Publication date-January 1, 1972

What is your favourite John Lennon book? Let me know in the comments below.

Buzz

Other Books on John Lennon

John Lennon

Books about John Lennon

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Beatles In New York? Dear Sir or Madam, Will You Write This Book?

Beatles In New York: John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with Mal Evans, Arrive in New York. Photo by Fred W McDarragh
Beatles in New York: John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with Mal Evans, Arrive in New York. Photo by Fred W McDarragh

Above photo: Beatles in New York: John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with Mal Evans, Arrive in New York. Photo by Fred W McDarragh

Start Spreading the News……..New York, New York

A book that needs to be published and many would be interested in seeing it. I sincerely hope that someone out there can acquire the appropriate rights to do a project such as this:

John and Paul of The Beatles in New York to announce Apple in 68!!!

When this blog began it was noted that as well as showing rare Beatles-related books and magazines, a few posts would appear speculating as to what books were needed or would present a good story both visually and verbally.

One book I have always longed for, and that I hope someone can undertake, is a detailed study of John and Paul’s trip in 1968 to announce Apple. There are many fans that took their own photos and would need to give permission for their use in the book.

John and Paul gave a press conference at the  Apple announcement and people that were there can give their accounts of the event.

Beatles Fan Photos

John and Paul, along with Neil Aspinall, and a few others took a walk in Central Park and there are fan photos that exist. I am sure there are some amusing stories from that walk that must survive as well.

The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show with John and Paul was erased by NBC but some 8-millimeter footage still exists. The entire audio of the show survives. There must be some great recollections of that show that survive from members of the stage crew or even from members of the audience.

John and Paul also visited the apartment of Brian Epstein’s attorney, Nat Weiss, and stayed with him at his apartment. Photos survive of the door that John and Paul signed at the apartment with possibly the largest autographs they ever made in their lifetime.

Lennon and McCartney

Many photos exist of Lennon and McCartney, along with Mal Evans, and many others of the Beatles contingent, like Ron Kass, on a Chinese junk that circled Manhattan. The business of Apple was discussed there and if there are any survivors from that junket to tell their stories accompanied by the photos, it would be a great way to bring the book to a close. Sure hope someone takes on the task one day!

Any other books that you would like to be published that haven’t already been covered? Let me know in the comments below.

Buzz