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Posted on 26/05/202327/05/2024 by liddypool — Leave a comment

Genesis Publications Part 2-The Books of Revelation

Concert for George

Here are balance of the remaining Beatles-related Genesis Publications titles. Hope you have enjoyed this mini-travelogue dealing with the superb Beatle-related books produced by Genesis Publications Ltd over the years!

The Concert for George (above) – a beautiful book of a beautiful concert.

Fifty Years Adrift

A fabulous book authored by Beatles friend and publicist, Derek Taylor. Copies of this book were also signed by Beatle George Harrison

I Me Mine

The book that started it all for collectors. I distinctly remember Strawberry Fields Forever fanzine author, Joe Pope offering this title for sale in the 70’s to his fanzine subscribers.

I Me Mine – 2

Genesis was to issue 2 versions of I Me Mine. The earlier version was signed by George. The later posthumous edition was to feature additional content as an attraction to potential buyers.

It Was Twenty Years Ago Today

George Harrison – Live In Japan

Beautiful photos of the limited tour of Japan by George Harrison, along with his friend, Eric Clapton and his band!

Liverpool Days

Astrid and Max Scheler’s photos of Liverpool in the early sixties!

McCartney: Yesterday and Today

The Ray Coleman Genesis book about Paul McCartney-Ray was a good friend of the Beatles and was an excellent journalist.

Postcards from The Boys

The excellent book of Ringo’s featuring postcards that were sent to him by John , Paul and George, over the years!

Revolver 50: Birth of an Icon

Klaus Voormann’s superb book about the creation of Revolver and celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.

Sometime in New York City

Yoko Ono and Bob Gruen collaborate on a book discussing John’s time in New York City.

Songs by George Harrison Volume One

Volume One of the Songs of George Harrison which are richly illustrated by artist Keith West.

Songs by George Harrison Volume Two

Volume Two of the George Harrison, Keith West collaboration.

Summer of Love

The Summer of Love, a Genesis title by the late Beatles producer, George Martin.

Playback by George Martin

Another wonderful title about George Martin published by Genesis PLAYBACK by George Martin.

Photograph – Ringo

Came The Lightening – Olivia Harrison

The most recent Genesis title is by George Harrison’s wife, Olivia, and features twenty poems that she wrote about her late husband. The book also features many rare photos. The book is entitled “Came the Lightning.” There is a signed edition and an unsigned one. There is also a trade edition of this book. In addition, there is a special deluxe edition featuring several special limited-edition prints as well as a bookmark that was made from a fallen oak tree at Friar Park.

I hope you have enjoyed this two-part look at some of the best of the Genesis Limited Edition books, which are a treasure-trove of books and information.

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Posted on 23/05/202327/05/2024 by liddypool — 3 Comments

In The Beginning, There Was Genesis – Part 1

Mike McCartney's Early Liverpool — Mike McCartney’s Early Liverpool

Genesis Beatles Books

Special limited edition book titles hold a particular fascination with me as a collector. There is a pride in being able to obtain a release that only a few other people may have access to in their personal collections. However, personally, there is also a feeling of guilt when you realize that others would love to be able to own the particular title yet may not have the financial resources to be able to purchase a copy. The trouble with many of these limited edition books is that they sell out quickly and the prices only increase in collecting circles as time passes by. That is why I use the behavior pattern of acting quickly when I see a limited book edition being issued, because even if it presents a financial strain at that time, it would be far worse later if I did not act and wanted to purchase the book once it was sold out!

The company that popularized the signed limited edition books was Genesis Publications. The late Brian Roylance made an agreement with Beatles George Harrison to publish his book “I Me Mine” in the 70’s and then Beatles-related limited edition books became in vogue. Genesis Publications over the years has issued over 30 books with a Beatles-related connection.

I make an honest attempt to add all Beatles-related Genesis titles to my book collection when I can. Hope you will enjoy this post of the Genesis titles that have a direct Beatles connection. This post will be presented in 2 parts. Also, please be advised that the books are not presented in the order they were chronologically released!

Mike McCartney’s Genesis book (above) features many previously unseen photos, including a very rare Quarrymen color photo.

Raga Mala-the Autobiography of Sitar Master, Ravi Shankar!

An excellent Beatles-related photography book by Michael Ward

Eric Idle, a member of Monty Python and a close friend of George Harrison-memoirs

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - Eric Idle — Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Eric Idle

One of two Ringo Genesis photo books

Another Day in the Life - Ringo Starr — Another Day in the Life – Ringo Starr

Wonderful stories and photos of the Beatles in Germany featuring the signatures of Tony Sheridan and noted German photographer, Günter Zint.

Beatles In Germany - Tony Sheridan, Gunter Zint — Beatles In Germany – Tony Sheridan, Gunter Zint

One of my favorite Genesis titles features the photography of Michael Cooper, who took the cover photos of the Beatles “Sgt. Pepper” album and the Stones “Satanic Majesties Request” LP

Jurgen Vollmer, who has been credited for the original Beatles haircut has this wonderful Genesis title of his excellent photos

From Hamburg to Hollywood - Jurgen Vollmer — From Hamburg to Hollywood – Jurgen Vollmer

A fantastic photo book from Astrid Kirchherr and Max Scheler

Golden Dreams - Astrid Kirchherr, Max Scheler — Golden Dreams – Astrid Kirchherr, Max Scheler

Another wonderful book about the Beatles in Germany from 2 of the Beatles’ close friends, Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. Astrid was of course to become the love interest of Stu Sutcliffe, before he so tragically passed away

Hamburg Days - Astrid Kirchherr, Klaus Voormann — Hamburg Days – Astrid Kirchherr, Klaus Voormann

Excellent photos of the Beatles in Japan from 1966

An excellent compilation of the works of artist, Yoko Ono

Infinite Universe At Dawn - Yoko Ono — Infinite Universe At Dawn – Yoko Ono

Fabulous photos of the late Curt Gunther

Mania Days, The Beatles 1964 US Tour - Curt Gunther — Mania Days, The Beatles 1964 US Tour – Curt Gunther

Another excellent Beatles photography book by Michael Peto

Now These Days Are Gone - Michael Peto — Now These Days Are Gone – Michael Peto

An excellent compilation of the work of artist, Stu Sutcliffe compiled by Stu’s sister, Pauline, and Kay Williams

Stuart - Pauline Sutcliffe, Kay Williams — Stuart – Pauline Sutcliffe, Kay Williams

Many wonderful photos of the super band organized by George Harrison. Book signed by Wilbury, Jeff Lynne!

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Posted on 18/05/202318/05/2023 by liddypool — 2 Comments

Beatles Wallpaper – From Manchester, not Liverpool!

Beatles Wallpaper

Amid the worldwide phenomenon known as Beatlemania, Beatles wallpaper came to the U.S. and Canada via Wall Paper Manufacturers Ltd of Manchester. They produced the rolls and shipped them across the Atlantic to awaiting bare-walled fans with adhesive glue in hand! The wallpaper was not manufactured in either North American country but distributed throughout the states and provinces through paint, department, and other stores.

Ed Sullivan

On February 21, 1964, just two days before the Beatles made a third appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show (pre-taped), 24,000 rolls of Beatles wallpaper landed at North American airports and headed for waiting retail shelves.

England

These wallpaper rolls from England were labeled ‘Beat770’ and had a ‘sizing strip’ attached. You would remove this strip – about 1″-2″ wide with perforated color bars and writing – when installing. The wallpaper pattern was four-color photos with surrounding facsimile signatures that repeated every 21″.

Canada

Later some rolls were manufactured in Canada. These were 20.5″ (52.07cm) wide and labeled ‘Made in Canada 33300’ with no sizing strip.

Early sales trended towards the wallpaper quickly becoming a must-have item for teenage girls across the country, who would plaster their walls with images of their favorite bands.

Beatles Wallpaper had a modest store run but fell short of expected sales goals. Retailers started realizing that the buying fans would purchase one roll, cut it in strips, and disseminate it among their friends as wall hangings or decorations for their record players and other items. The market for someone to purchase enough to decorate an entire room was less lucrative than they thought.

Beatles’ Popularity Slipping

Because of this, articles were showing up in newspapers as early as April 1964, announcing that, in their opinion, the Beatles’ popularity was ‘slipping’ because shops had to reduce the price of the wallpaper to move their inventory because it wasn’t “going as well as expected.”

Get Terry’s fantastic book:

NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the U.S. 1964-1966 (2ND EDITION)

The book covers the approximately 150 licensed items that dotted store shelves and helped fuel the band-crazed fan during the time right after the band landed in America and performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Toys, games, dolls, jewelry, clothing, wigs, and more!

Barnes and Noble site: httpss://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nems-and-the-business-of-selling-beatles-merchandise-in-the-us-1964-1966-terry-crain/1137422952?ean=9783347096165#

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Posted on 16/05/202327/05/2024 by liddypool — Leave a comment

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

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.

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Posted on 12/05/202327/05/2024 by liddypool — 2 Comments

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!!!

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Posted on 08/05/202327/05/2024 by liddypool — Leave a comment

Do You Know The John 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.