When We Was Fab by ANDY NEILL and GREG ARMSTRONG-SPECIAL LEATHERETTE 300 COPY EDITION
(Please Note: Leatherette is not a leather-bound book-it is made to look like a leather-bound book)
THE DETERMINATION OF THE SUPER COLLECTOR IN ACQUIRING THE SPECIAL 300 COPY EDITION:
Release Date: October 1, 2025
The problem evident in collecting is that collectors can often run into various obstacles in obtaining what they may want to purchase. For example, if you like to collect limited edition books, they are often very expensive or they may be sold-out even before you become aware of their existence. Before we further explore that issue, I want to discuss the distinction that Australia has in regards to the reception they gave to the Beatles when they arrived in the Land Down Under!!!
There are many younger Beatle fans that are not aware that the biggest Beatles fan reception that the band ever received in any country of the world was in Australia (Not the US, Not in the UK, nor any individual country in Europe). What I am about to tell you, may disappoint you, or you may have mixed feelings about, but if you are a super Beatles collector that does not live in Australia or New Zealand, it will test your skills and determination as a collector.
I am assuming that because of the large costs of postage to send the books to the US or Europe or Japan, sales of the books described in this post with the exception of the Amazon title are limited to purchasers that reside in either Australia or NZ. Perhaps, If you happen to know someone through your Beatle connections that lives in Australia that would be willing to purchase the book on your behalf, that would be a possible way to obtain and send to you either of the 2 titles described below that will be issued on Oct. 1, 2025.
THE 300 COPY LIMITED EDITION
Woodslane Press When the site opens up- type in Beatles in the search grid and it will bring up the two October 1, 2025 editions of the book:
Description of the book above: Provided by Woodlane Press
The Beatles’ historic – and hysterical – tour of Australasia was now over 60 years ago, but interest in the band and the visit never fades. The importance of the tour remains deeply significant, not only in the memories of baby boomers who lived through it, but also to today’s millennials who wish they had. The Beatles Australasian tour is continually celebrated as a major social landmark for both countries, a huge and lasting step in the advancing development of youth culture, and a major highlight of the Beatles’ remarkable career.
When We Was Fab: Inside The Beatles Australasian Tour 1964 is the definitive and highly illustrated (with many previously unseen photographs) account of this extraordinary tour by the world’s most creative and influential musical force; the key moment in the coming of age of Australian and New Zealand youth as they embraced the cultural explosion of the 1960s. This leatherette hardcover collectors’ edition is limited to 300 copies.
THE AMAZON HARDBACK EDITION
The following book is the edition that started it all for me. I bought it on Amazon and I was very happy I did as I was not aware that the publication of the hardcover was a limited run. I have been told that now there is only a few copies left of the hardcover edition at select Amazon sites! It is a gorgeous book, many beautiful photos and stories
WHEN WE WAS FAB: INSIDE THE BEATLES AUSTRALASIAN TOUR 1964 by ANDY NEILL and GREG ARMSTRONG
Woodslane Pty Ltd Published: 21 October, 2024
When We Was Fab: Greg Armstrong: 9781922800688: Amazon.com: Books
FLEXI-BOUND EDITION DESCRIPTION–OCT. 1, 2025
WHEN WE WAS FAB: INSIDE THE BEATLES AUSTRALASIAN TOUR 1964 by ANDY NEILL and GREG ARMSTRONG
Description- Flexibound edition-to be issued on October 1, 2025–WOODSLANE PRESS
The Beatles historic – and hysterical – tour of Australasia was now over 60 years ago, but interest in the band and the visit never fades. The importance of the tour remains deeply significant, not only in the memories of baby boomers who lived through it, but also to today’s millennials who wish they had. The Beatles Australasian tour is continually celebrated as a major social landmark for both countries, a huge and lasting step in the advancing development of youth culture, and a major highlight of the Beatles’ remarkable career.
When We Was Fab: Inside The Beatles Australasian Tour 1964 is the definitive and highly illustrated (with many previously unseen photographs) account of this extraordinary tour by the world’s most creative and influential musical force; the key moment in the coming of age of Australian and New Zealand youth as they embraced the cultural explosion of the 1960s. This new flexi-bound edition follows the sold-out limited edition hardback which was marketed on Amazon
Definition of a flexi-bound book from Imago What is a Flexibound Book? | A Visual Guide (Infographic)
In truth, flexi-bound books are closer in their binding style to a cased book (hardback book) than to a limp book (paperback book). The only difference being that flexi-bound book covers are made of flexible card stock, instead of a rigid binding board. Just like a cased book, the edges of the cover overhang the book block.
This means that whilst the two book styles are almost identical in their binding processes, a finished flexi-bound book remains lightweight with its flexible cover.
HAPPY HUNTING!!
BUZZ
OUR BOOK OF THE WEEK – THE CUTTING EDGE
The Cutting Edge (Hardback Limited Edition)
The Beatles’ hair changed the world. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution as the most tangible symbol of the Sixties’ psychedelic dream of peace, love and playful rebellion. In the midst of this epochal change was Leslie Cavendish, hairdresser to the Beatles and some of the greatest stars of the music and entertainment industry.
If you are considering buying this, I highly recommend it. I have a very large Beatles library, and this is one of my favourites. Delightfully detailed and super interesting. The tour was just before A Hard Day’s Night came out, and so before the first proper US tour. In parts, it was even crazier than that tour.
Thanks for your comments, David! Having extensive Beatles libraries, like you do, gives one the true ability to make knowledgeable comments about the thousands of Beatles book titles that have appeared over the years!
Yes, the Woodslane Press site is in Australian dollars. Amazon’s high price is due to the fact they only manufactured a limited amount of the international hardcover to be sold. The law of economics, supply and demand. I do not make the prices though, I just INFORM people of what is in the marketplace. It is their INIDIVIDUAL decision as to whether they think it is worth it to THEM to purchase the item. For example, I love Paul McCartney but I refuse to pay over $3,000 for a brand new signed book when the original list price was $600 on the day of release (only a day or so earlier) and then it instantly appears on Ebay for the $3000+ figure. It is like the Record Day prices which reflect the immediate much higher prices. I gave up on those things long ago….though I must admit I was a much more impulsive buyer back then. When one is retired and on a fixed income, you simply can not do that any more…
Buzz, I know you don’t make the prices, I was just wondering why Amazon was so high and you explained that. And of course it’s up to the individual as to whether the price is worth it to them. I’m retired too, and can’t afford to splurge on anything too expensive. I think the last thing of that nature I bought was the Egypt Station traveler’s edition suitcase for over $300 (now they’re on eBay for $525-$999!)
Buzz, the Woodslane Press site lists the 3 versions at $150, $59.99 & $69.99. (I’m assuming this is in Australian dollars) The Amazon site has the regular hardcover at $209.83! (U.S.$) Wow! Even with shipping costs you could get it cheaper from Australia! (1 Australian $ = 65 cents U.S.)