RARE 6 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ISSUES OF BEATLES FAN NEXT GENERATION
I remember a few years ago purchasing these 6 English language magazines published by Azing Moltmaker who runs an excellent Beatles Museum in the Netherlands. I recently asked Azing why there were only 6 English language magazines issued and he gave me the following explanation: “This fan club magazine was initially only available in the Dutch language, only later did I start an English edition, but because I eventually stopped making magazines and started making books, I stopped making magazines.
More copies of the Dutch magazines were made because I had started with them earlier. What was unique was that these magazines were also for sale in bookstores in the Netherlands and Belgium. As you can see on the last pages, I had already started with the books. For me, making magazines was no longer interesting because I couldn’t fit enough into them. My books gave and still do a lot of creative freedom. I am currently working on my 89th book. I made these especially for the museum in the languages Dutch, English and German.”
I am planning to do a post about Azing’s many Beatles books in the future. Here are the 6 English language editions of the magazine that Azing created of this magazine:
Beatles Fan Next Generation Issue 1:
Beatles Fan Next Generation
Back cover of Issue #1
Issue #2:
Back Cover of Issue #2:
Issue #3:
Back Cover of Issue #3:
Issue #4:
Back Cover of Issue #4: Advertising many of Azing’s books
Issue #5:
Back Cover of Issue #5:
Issue #6-the final English language issue that was available to purchase:
Back Cover of Issue #6:
As Azing indicated in his response to me shown at the beginning of this post, he did publish other issues of this magazine in the Dutch language and I am including a few samples of those issues for you to view:
Issue #6 of the Dutch edition of the magazine:
Issue #7 of the Dutch edition of the magazine:
Issue #8 of the Dutch edition of the magazine:
Hope you enjoyed this post of a magazine that has its origins in the Netherlands!
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Discover More About The Beatles at The Beatles Bookstore
Biography
Biographical books about The Beatles or those associated with them
Luca Perasi is an excellent author from Italy who has a great interest in writing about Paul McCartney and the Beatles. He has produced 4 wonderful English language books about Paul McCartney and has also recently created 2 solo-Beatles titles for a grand total of 6 great books. His research is excellent and I have not been disappointed by any of the 6 titles that I have purchased of his work.
All of his titles are available through Amazon. You can also find his books at eBay and such book services like Abe books. Here is a brief summary of the books that he has authored that I have purchased for my collection. Paul McCartney being the workaholic that he is has certainly provided a lot of material over the years for Luca to mine and to write about.
Luca has handled that task with a great love of McCartney’s recorded output and you can see by these books his dedication and love for the artist that keeps on giving wonderful musical nuggets to an admiring public!
I have also included all the back covers of Luca’s books on this post to give you the details of the books contents and the extent and faith in Luca that MPL and the McCartney organization have in him. We must make note of the significant achievements and accomplishment of Luca being asked by MPL to be an official translator of The Lyrics books into Italian and his collaboration with MPL for The 7″ Singles Box.
It is quite the honor to have both of those distinctions in recognition of both his hard work and his excellent McCartney knowledge-base coming directly from McCartney’s own organization!
Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 – Published April 27, 2023 by L.I.L.Y.
Paul McCartney Music is Ideas
The back cover of the book:
Paul McCartney Music is Ideas
Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012 Published – November 18, 2024 by L.I.LY.
Paul McCartney Music is Ideas Volume 2
Back cover of the book:
Paul McCartney Music is Ideas Volume 2
Paul McCartney & Wings: Band on the Run. The Story of a Classic Album (Milestones) Paperback Published on April 19, 2024 Published by L.I.L.Y
Band on the Run
Back cover of the book about Paul McCartney & Wings Classic LP:
Band on the Run
Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969-2013). A Journey Through Paul McCartney’s Songs After The Beatles. Paperback – published in October 22, 2013, Published by L.I.L.Y.
Recording Sessions
Back cover of Luca’s first McCartney book:
Recording Sessions
The Beatles after The Beatles. The Solo Careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo (1967-1980) – Part One: The Narrative (The Solo Beatles) Published-September 30, 2024 by L.I.LY.
The Beatles After The Beatles
The back cover of the book with appropiate content details:
The Beatles After The Beatles
The Beatles after The Beatles. The Solo Careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo (1967-1980) – Part Two: The Discography (The Solo Beatles)Published September 30, 2024 by L.I.L.Y.
The Beatles After The Beatles Part 2
The back cover of the book and the description of how it differs from Vol. 1:
The Beatles After The Beatles Part 2
For your listening enjoyment at the conclusion of this post, I asked Ken Michaels, Tom Hunyady, and Andy Nicholes if they would mind if I posted a few of their excellent podcasts where they discuss Luca Perasi’s work with him. They gave me their OK and I know you will be impressed not only with Luca Perasi, the guest of honor at these programs, but also with the very knowledgeable hosts of the programs.
They continue to provide excellent YouTube programming about all of the Beatles. Here is a sampling of 7 of their excellent programs. Subscribe to their channels, you will not be disappointed and you will be kept WELL-INFORMED!!!
Beatles books are so specialized now, they even have a couple of titles designed to explore the terrific BEATLES sense of humor (humour). Here are a few titles that examine the group’s Liverpool sense of fun, sarcasm, and wit.
Jem Roberts was the first author that attempted the thesis of exploring how the Beatles sense of humor will be forever linked to both their immense musical talent and contributing immensely to their popularity as well!
Fab Fools Last Ever Untold Beatles Story Paperback
by JEM ROBERTS(Author) Candy Jar Books-2021
This title is more of an academic analysis of the Beatles links of their humor to their overall popularity. Being an academic book, the cost may be out of reach for some. I love this type of academic analysis, I just wish the universities could find a less expensive way to distribute the book. Even if there is a cheaper softcover edition, I prefer the hardcover editions of most books!
The Beatles and Humour: Mockers, Funny Papers, and Other Play Hardcover – 7 Sept. 2023
by Katie Kapurch (Editor) Bloomsbury Academic-2023
Back Cover of the book featuring reader comments about the book:
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
How much of a factor was the Beatles sense of humor in your decision to follow them or to be a fan? Who was the funniest Beatle in your personal opinion? Were you ever offended when the group used a darker side of humor in their comments? If so, give a few examples!
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Autobiography
Autobiographies by those people associated with The Beatles story
When The Beatles were carrying the whole world in their wake, it seemed to be the case that every manufacturer that could, would make something, or anything that could be attached to them in order that they would increase their turnover and their income.
However one thing or item that largely went unnoticed was the special or first day issue cover or envelope. These nowadays are an accepted form of high quality marketing. It was this condition of High Quality that stopped many companies receiving permission or an endorsement from The Beatles Management Structure, or more importantly Brian Epstein himself.
The Beatles First Day Covers
This did ensure that many large sums of money from products did not benefit the group in any way, but the First Day or Special Event Cover seemed to pass by largely unnoticed. Over the years I have been able to obtain quite a few of these and I thought that again this part of my collection from my personal archive would be engaging for many fans.
Now these items are one off examples that I was fortunate enough to obtain. Some of them were promotional ideas and thoughts largely from EMI and other loosely linked organisations. They now make a very interesting and rare part of Beatles History.
The listing is as follows, with a brief pen picture description.
1). A standard Parlophone Stationery Envelope used at times for promotional purposes.
2). A Gibraltar Special Issue First Day Cover showing a 1967 John Lennon Photograph to commentate the Marriage of John and Yoko.
3). A Hard Days Night Special Envelope from 1964 to commemorate the release of The Beatles First Film complete with stamp and date stamp.
4). Apple 1968 Our First Four and a mint set of the individual Stamps. This is part of my Our First Four set. This set has been shown here before.
5). Isle of Man First Day Cover signed personally by Ringo Starr.
6). A one off envelope idea not preceded with.
7). A War Is Over Envelope from that period. This was obtained from EMI Records . Apparently only a very few were issued.
8). A Dark Horse Records Special Stationery Envelope used for Press Releases. This one was for the duo Splinter on the occasion of their first album. The Place I love.
9). The Special Envelope used by Capitol Records to enclose the re-call letters for the Butcher Covers for the Yesterday and Today Covers.
10). A general shot of the letter; one finished in Red and one in Blue Emblazoned Inks. Both of these and the envelope came via EMI in London England. These had been sent to EMI as courtesy copies from Capitol Records in the USA.
11). A single close up shot of the Red Sample letter. Note the emblazoned word SAMPLE placed on the letter.
This completes the description of the illustrated items, and I add that there are more to be shown at a later date. These are priceless artefacts from my archives, and are kept in the dark and out of contact with direct sunlight. This is the first viewing undertaken for over two years.
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.
Written by the author of the official Beatles biography, Hunter Davies. Published in 2009 by Quercus. Not a very well-known book in the USA!
This book by Hunter Davies demonstrates his own collecting proclivities and tendencies including, stamps, football memorabilia, comics, postcards, books, autographs and of course, the Beatles!
Hunter deals with the obsession and the joys and the pitfalls of being a collector! A very enjoyable book, indeed!
The cover of the book that Hunter wrote about his own collecting interests:
Confessions of a Collector by Hunter Davies
Back Cover of the book:
A brief excerpt of this wonderful book:
A funny story at the British Museum
The story at the end of this page certainly rings true. When I first visited the British Museum in the 1980s, I remember entering the document room seeing a copy of the Magna Carta, the Gutenberg Bible and many other very historical documents. There was only a smattering of people around these documents, much to my amazement!
I saw a large collection of people at a table at the back of the room and my curiosity forced me to take a look. I embarrassed myself by letting out a loud chuckle as the large crowd gathered there was looking at hand-written Beatles lyrics donated to the museum by Hunter Davies! That funny occurrence made my day and confirmed my belief in the timeless status that the Beatles had attained in world culture!
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Art & Craft
Original art and craft related to Liverpool and the Beatles
Johnny Dean (his real name was Sean O’Mahony) of The Beatles Book Monthly!!! Have seen several references that have different spellings of his surname, so please bear with me with the various sources provided with this post….
Shown below is a 5 x 3.5 photo of Johnny Dean (his real name was Sean O’Mahony) of The Beatles Book Monthly which probably shows Johnny/Sean dressed up as a Beatle and on the reverse he has personally hand signed the souvenir “All My Love Johnny Dean” with lots of kisses. Johnny created a wonderful magazine with exclusive Beatle news and photos for Beatles fans all over the world!
As stated in a previous post, I also attempted to collect many of the signatures of the people who played a role in the Beatles story. Sean/ Johnny certainly did that. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 88, and his contribution to Beatle lore was immense in both a photographic and informational spectrum…
Here is Johnny’s/ Sean’s signature which I recently added to the archive!
Sean O’Mahony’s Autograph
Sean O’Mahony aka Johnny Dean
A bio about Sean/ Johnny that appeared in the Daily Beatle
The first issue of what was to be 77 original issues before shutting down after the Beatles broke up and then eventually resuming until a total of 321 issues were completed until the final curtain went down on the magazine!
The Beatles Book Monthly
A special edition of one of Johnny’s books which featured primarily concert photographs:
Looking Through You from The Beatles Book Archives
A hardcover book of some of the best photos that appeared in the magazine over the years:
Best of The Beatles Book
The two special holiday Christmas issues of the Beatles Monthly from 1965 and 1966:
The 1965 special Christmas issue of the Beatles Monthly. The special Christmas issues were in a larger -sized format:
The 1966 special Christmas issue:
The special reprint issue that came out after the first 6 issues of the magazine:
Special Reprint of the Magazine
The very rare English language edition of a special holiday issue that appeared in Japan December of 1965:This was a larger format issue similar to the UK Christmas issues. They were larger in size than the regular Beatles Monthlies.
Rare Japanese Edition of The Beatles Book
I would also like to acknowledge photographer Leslie Bryce, who took the majority of the Beatles Monthly photos over the years.
Did you subscribe to The Beatles Book Monthly? Have you got any copies? Let me know in the comments below.
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Find out more about Beatles Memorabilia in Terry Crain’s Excellent book on NEMS
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!
