Most beatle fans have this book and regard it as a must have in their collection. Writen before both john and george died this is a great book for anybeatles fan. With scads of photos, facts, concert programs, annual charts, and what have you, schaffner has put together a jampacked but lively and literate account of the beatles developmentas individuals, group, and phenomenonfrom the forming of the fab four in 1959 to the present state of their solo careers. Nicholas schafers book has always been a favorite of mine and when i saw the chance to add it to my beatles library i jumped on it, as should you if you dont already own this book. The cover here represents a later reprint of this book. October 24 thursday 7pm beatles forever heads north to the alpena community colleges granum. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Initially, it was to be the seventh track of the double album configuration, featured on side two of the lp. How come somebody would write a book report in 2003 on a beatle book published in 1977 and a. Beatles forever by spence, helen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Beatles forever here is an extract from my book john. Schaffner had been collecting beatles memorabilia through much of the 1960s, which directly led to his first book, the beatles forever, published in 1977. The beatles forever by flame tree publishing, hardcover. Nearly three hundred photographs enhance an extensive beatlemania collection that answers all trivia questions and documents the history of the legendary. Schaffners the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978. A devoted fan and serious musicologist evaluates the beatles impact on music and the youth culture, assembling an extensive collection of memorabilia.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I still have a soft spot for it even though the information has been eclipsed over the years. Midway through their 1965 american tour, the beatles took some needed time off to relax. A devoted fan and serious musicologist evaluates the beatles impact on music and the youth culture, assembling an extensive collection of memorabilia, complete discographies, and. It is a slim volume, but nick schaffner manages to include just the right mix of information, insight, commentary and pictures in a way that other, more expansive books cant.
Being that the book was published in 1977, it is a nice piece of historical beatles memorabilia. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever page 2. The beatles forever book lot vintage lennon mccartney gold music song notes. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Find the beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas at biblio. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
The beatles forever hardcover 1977 by nicholas schaffner author. A devoted fan and serious musicologist evaluates the beatles impact on music and the youth culture, assembling an extensive collection of memorabilia, complete discographies, and other background information. This was the first beatles related book that i purchased. There are probably better and more complete beatles biographies by now, but at the time this came out, it was a very enjoyable and well illustrated introduction to the works of the fab four, and it. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas published by fine communications hardcover view amazon detail page asin. The midtolate 1970s period in beatles historiography is most notably marked by aimless drifting. The beatles forever july 6, 2017 july 14, 2017 the midtolate 1970s period in beatles historiography is most notably marked by aimless drifting.
Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. This is not the place to look for chronological songbysong analysis or for favorite. Buy the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner online at alibris. Beatles forever is an unreleased song by electric light orchestra in 1983, intended for the album secret messages, written by jeff lynne. Buy a cheap copy of beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner. The entry for april 10 1970 reads, newspapers around the world carry pauls statement that the beatles will never work together again. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A book by a genuine fan who also writes intelligently and. Three of the beatles favorite hits are combined in this easytoplay medley for developing groups. I checked this book out 30 years ago when i was in high school. Beatles forever hardcover july 1, 1997 by nicholas schaffner author. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. With its critical acceptance, he was established as an authority on the beatles.
The beatles complete song book an apple song a day keeps the doctor away todays tune. Although published over 30 years ago its still one of the best books about the beatles. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Piano songbooks and sheet music guitar, bass and folk instruments educational piano vocal choral and classroom church music band, jazz and orchestra solo instrumental drums and percussion classical trade and reference books software and music technology instruments and accessories featured series playalong series.
I have been a beatles fan for many years and this is a great reference book on their music and good source for collecting any thing relating to the band and individual members after the break up. An excellent earlyish career biography in a large format packed with photos of the band and their record sleeves, discography, memorabilia etc. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977, hardcover. Strawberry fields forever and penny lane kindle single. Mark lewisohns book, the beatles 25 years in the life 1987 gives a daybyday chronology of beatle history. The beatles forever by hugh fielder, 9781786645487, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In september 2015 i had a memorable meeting in england with a person who turned out to be someone very specialjulia. The beatles forever has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The beatles forever book lot vintage lennon mccartney gold. Eric osterlings approach to young band writing ensures success for young players. The very first beatles book i acquired was the second edition of the beatles an illustrated record which i won on a radio contest here in nyc on wnewfm in 1978 and received it by coincidence on my birthday. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
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