THE LENNON TAPES

THE LENNON TAPES
John Lennon & Yoko Ono in Conversation with Andy Peebles 6 Dec. 1980
(BBC - U.K. - 1981 - 96pp.)

This book is the original UK edition of the historical Andy Peebles interview with John & Yoko, held on December 6th 1980. This document was first broadcast in five parts from January 18th 1981 on BBC. The book was later published in Italy as "Testamento" (1983).

Foreword: Paul Williams.
Introduction: Andy Peebles.

Size: 23x15,5 cm.

JOHN LENNON - Back Pocket Books

JOHN LENNON
(Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation - Back Pocket Books - U.S. 1984 - 48pp.)

Scores for seven Lennon songs (1973-1980), with lyrics and guitar tabs.

Size: 18x10 cm.

PAPERBACK BEATLES

STEVE TURNER- PAPERBACK BEATLES
Le storie, i personaggi, i segreti dietro tutte le canzoni dei Fab  Four
(Editoriale Olympia - October 2006 - 312pp.)

Paperback Beatles examines the Fab Four's repertoire and provides stories for each song; journalist Steve Turner focuses on the lyrics, their genesis and the characters.
Unlike on Ian McDonald's "Revolution In The Head", there are no accounts for the actual recordings.

Original title: A Hard Day's Write: The Story Behind Every Beatles Song (Carlton Books, 1994).
Translated by Stefano Focacci.

Size: 21x13 cm.

I BEATLES IN INDIA

LEWIS LAPHAM - I BEATLES IN INDIA
Altri dieci giorni che cambiarono il mondo
(Edizioni E/O - Assolo - March 2007 - 120pp.)

An inside look at the Beatles' stay in Rishikesh, at the foot of the Hymalaya, with the Maharishi, where they wrote most of the material for the "White Album". This book was written by Lewis Lapham, a journalist who happened to share some of the time the Fab Four spent in India with Donovan, Mia Farrow, Mike Love and others; in this book he writes about the meeting of pop culture with the world of oriental mysticism, trying to focus on that particular moment in time rather than on the Beatles; a beautiful account which shouldn't be missed.

Original title: With The Beatles (Melville House Publishing, 2005).
Translated by Alberto Bracci Testasecca.

Size: 18x12 cm.

JOHN LENNON

JOHN LENNON
Edited by Luke Crampton & Dafydd Rees with Wellesley Marsh

(Taschen - Germany - Music icons - 2009 - 192pp.)

This is a nice multilanguage german book for the southern european market with italian, spanish and portuguese texts.
John Lennon's chronology (1957 to 1980) is accompanied by hundreds of pictures in colour and b/w. The book also includes an epilogue (1985-2002), an essential solo discography, a list of awards and chart history.

Size: 20x14,5 cm.

SUMMER OF LOVE

GEORGE MARTIN - SUMMER OF LOVE
The Making of SGT. Pepper
(Coniglio Editore - Soundcheck - November 2008 - 192pp.)

Published in Italy only after 15 years since its original english release, Summer Of Love is a book of memories from the "fifth beatle", mainly focusing on the historical times of Sgt. Pepper; but George Martin draws from his wide array of recollections to write about many other moments of Beatles history.

Size: 19x14 cm.

Translation by Paolo Somigli.

WINGS PILLBOX

Old Wings metal pillbox bought in the early 80's.

Size: 3,3 cm. wide, 1,3 cm. tall.

IL CASO DEL DOPPIO BEATLE

GLAUCO CARTOCCI - IL CASO DEL DOPPIO BEATLE
Il più completo dossier sulla "morte" di Paul McCartney
(Robin Edizioni - I libri saggi 16 - 3rd edition - July 2007 - 360pp.)

This book is a fascinating essay on the "Paul Is Dead" hoax, and the first italian book on this topic. Il Caso del Doppio Beatle enumerates all the supposed visual and sonic clues in Beatle records, and analyzes further clues found in the press and the internet. The book's approach is a scientific one and the author provides pros and cons for each hypothesis.
A 4th edition, with more material has been issued in 2010.

Size: 19,5x11,5 cm.

Foreword by Massimo Polidoro.

AGENDA 2010

AGENDA 2010
(Salani - 2009 - September 2010 - 320pp.)

An elegant notebook for 2010, nicely illustrated with record covers (mainly singles) from the international Beatles discography.

Licenced by Apple.

Size: 21x14 cm.

JOHN LENNON

LARRY KANE - JOHN LENNON
La vera storia di un genio frainteso
(B.C. Dalai Editore - Le Boe 179 - September 2010 - 320pp.)

This is yet another John Lennon biography. This book was written by Larry Kane, a radio and tv host who happened to follow the Beatles on their 1964 and 1965 U.S. tour. A Nice bio, perhaps a bit too hagiographic.

Original title: "Lennon Revealed" (2005).

Size: 21x14,5 cm.

SHOOT ME!

JOE SANTANGELO - SHOOT ME!
La verità dell'omicidio Lennon
(Chinaski Edizioni - November 2010 - 384pp.)

Shoot Me! is an italian book which recounts the final days of John Lennnon and the life of Mark David Chapman, from his youth to the obsessed New York days of December 1980. A few innaccuracies are there but overall this is a fascinating investigation on one of the most famous crimes of the 20th century and a pivotal event in the history of the Beatles.

Foreword by Ezio Guaitamacchi.

Size: 21x15,5 cm.

IL CODICE BEATLES

FRANCESCO G. LUGLI - FERRUCCIO GATTUSO - IL CODICE GATTUSO
La fabbrica delle voci
(Cult - October 2011 - 256pp.)

Il Codice Beatles is an italian science fiction novel based on the "Paul Is Dead" hoax. In the last few years, the P.I.D. legend has been spreading across the internet and, following a famous article on "Wired", tv shows and books on the subject, it has become even more popular than before.

Size: 21x13,5 cm.

THE BEATLES

THE BEATLES
(Groupe Nova Presse - Globe-Trotter - Apr/May 2012 - France - 84pp.)

This is a special french magazine, with nice colour and b/w pictures, sold at newsagents (on sale right now). This publication celebrates the 50th birthday of their first record release and features thematic articles and a short discography.

Size: 23x17 cm.

THE BEATLES - postcard

Postcard published by interdesign Images AG., Switzerland, no date.

Photo: Regan, L.F.I.

Size: 15x10,5 cm.

MAGIC CHRISTIAN

MAGIC CHRISTIAN
(CGD Videosuono -  VHS 071096 PAL - 1989 - VHS)

Rare italian VHS cassette of the nice 1969 comedy with Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. Other Beatle connections include songs by Badfinger for the soundtrack released on their APPLE album "Magic Christian Music", one of the songs being the hit single "Come And Get It", written by Paul McCartney, who also plays on other songs.

JOHN LENNON RICORDA

JANN WENNER - JOHN LENNON RICORDA
L'intervista integrale del 1970 per Rolling Stone
(Edizioni White star - February 2008 - 158pp.)

This is the the italian edition of the (in)famous Lennon Remembers book from the 1970 Rolling Stone interview, released by White Star (also publishing the italian version of the R.S. magazine).

Size: 22x15 cm.

OVER THE TOP

OVER THE TOP
(De Libris - Milano)

Nice italian plastic bookmarker reproducing the tickets for both 1964 and 1965 shows at the Hollywood Bowl.

THE BEATLES - 1967

GIAMPIERO ORSELLI - THE BEATLES  - 1967
(Auditorium - Auditorium 28 - February 2002 - 160pp.)

A beautiful fictional work set on the recording days of the "Sgt. Pepper" LP.
The early days of 1967 were full of peculiar events for the Beatles; John had just met Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix was in London and the group was working on their most ambitious album. Private and artistic lives are mixed in this fine novel.

Size: 20,5x13 cm.

THE BEATLES

IAN McDONALD - THE BEATLES 
L'opera Completa
(Mondadori - Oscar Saggi 481 - 2001 - 492pp.)

"The Beatles" (Revolution in the Head) is one of the essential essays on the Fab Four. Music critic Ian McDonald sets the band in the social context of the 60's and provides information for each song in their catalogue, with writing and recording details and some musical analysis. Don't miss this book!

Original title: "Revolution In The Head" (Fourth Estate Limited, 1994).
Italian version edited by Franco Zanetti.

Size: 20x13,5 cm.

IL LIBRO DELLE CANZONI DEI BEATLES

IL LIBRO DELLE CANZONI DEI BEATLES - edited by Alan Aldridge
(Mondadori - Oscar Mondadori Narrativa 1413 - 2001 - 216pp.)

This is a new italian edition for a Beatles classic books. Except for a new cover, this new version is absolutely identical to the old one.

Original title: "The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics" (MacDonald Unit, 1969).
Italian translation by Umberto Santucci.

Size: 18x11 cm.

GRAPEFRUIT

YOKO ONO - GRAPEFRUIT
Istruzioni per l'arte e per la vita
(Mondadori - Piccola Biblioteca Oscar Mondadori 393 - January 2005 - 328pp.)

This art book is Yoko Ono's most famous work, first released in 1964, when she hadn't yet met John Lennon. Grapefruit is made of conceptual "event scores" for the reader. The book has been published in various editions, this italian edition, based on the 1970 augmented release, features a new introduction by Yoko.

Original title: "Grapefruit" (Wunternaum Press, Tokyo, 1964).
Foreword by John Lennon.
Translation by Michele Piumini.

Size: 18x13 cm.

NIENTE MOSCHE SU FRANK

JOHN LENNON - NIENTE MOSCHE SU FRANK
Racconti e disegni
(Mondadori - Piccola Biblioteca Oscar Mondadori 239 - Nov. 2000 - 192pp.)

Yet another italian edition of John's books, this time with a new translation. Nice book which uses Robert Freeman's original graphics, with black and green print.

Original title: "In His Own Write & A Spaniard in the Works" (Pimlico 1997).
Foreword by Jon Savage.
Translation by Maurizio Minicuci.

Size: 18x12,5 cm.

IL LIBRO DELLE CANZONI DEI BEATLES

IL LIBRO DELLE CANZONI DEI BEATLES - edited by Alan Aldridge
(Mondadori - Oscar Poesia e teatro 14 - 1st Oscar reprint Jan 1981 - 216pp.)

This is one of the most famous Beatle books; Alan Aldridge invited celebrated artists like Folon, Erté, Roland Topor and photographers (among them, David Bailey) to depict the Beatles lyrics; there are also contributions by unknown artist and several beatiful works by Aldridge himself.
This italian edition has kept his place in Mondadori's publishing catalog and has been reissued numerous times with it's original cover and more recently with different artworks; it remains an essential book for art lovers and true Beatle fans.

Original title: "The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics" (MacDonald Unit, 1969).
Italian translation by Umberto Santucci.

Size: 18x11 cm.

BLACKBIRD SINGING

PAUL McCARTNEY - BLACKBIRD SINGING
Poesie e testi 1965-1999
(Mondadori - Strade Blu - May 2011 - 312pp.)

Blackbird Singing is a collection of poems and song lyrics by Paul McCartney. The book was edited by Adrian Mitchell who also chose, along with Paul what he thought was the best among Paul's literary production, be it Beatles or solo lyrics or poetry.
This italian edition was translated by Umberto Fiori, a poet in his own right and also member of a legendary band named Stormy Six.

Size: 21x15 cm.

IL CODICE McCARTNEY

FABIO ANDRIOLA & ALESSANDRA GIGANTE - "IL CODICE McCARTNEY"
La verità sulla morte di Paul
(Rizzoli - 24/7 - June 2011 - 252pp.)

Whether you're a "Paul is dead" theory fan or a sceptical, this book is a fascinating read. Written by two italian writers, the same ones who wrote a famous article about new details on P.I.D. for Wired in 2009, this essay stands aloof from irrational fantasies about the famous hoax; on the contrary, it analyzes scientifically all the clues with the aid of forensic science.

Size: 21,5x14,5 cm.

I BEATLES

I BEATLES Fotografati da Harry Benson
(Rizzoli - 1998 - 128pp.)

This book features Harry Benson's work; it's a beautiful collection of black and white pictures which catch the Fab Four on and off stage from 1964 to 1966; there are also some color pictures of Paul and Linda (Wings era and more recent ones) and Yoko and Sean; an essential read for picture loving Beatle fans.

Original title: "The Beatles - Now and then" (Universe Publishing, 1998).

Size: 21x16 cm.

IL CINEMA DEI BEATLES

SIMONE ARCAGNI / PAOLO GEP CUCCO / GUIDO MICHELONE - 
IL CINEMA DEI BEATLES
(Edizioni Falsopiano - Falsopiano Cinema 14 - October 1998 - 448pp.)

This italian book is an accurate and fascinating essay on the Beatles' films; it's a unique work where their filmic production is analyzed in the context of the 60s culture (the "Swinging London", "free cinema" etc.).
With 30 pages of black and white pictures on glossy paper.

Size: 21x13 cm.

ESTATE D'AMORE E DI RIVOLTA

DEREK TAYLOR - ESTATE D'AMORE E DI RIVOLTA
Con i Beatles nella Summer of love
(Shake Edizioni Underground - Underground - March 1997 - 172pp.)

A passionate autobiography which pefectly captures the chaotic spirit of 1967; The Beatles are everywhere in this book but there are lots of other characters, like Allen Ginsberg, Jefferson Aiplane, Grateful Dead and many more...
the book includes black and white pictures and some beautiful illustrations by Matteo Guarnaccia for this italian edition.

Original title: "It was twenty years ago today" (1987).
Translated and illustrated by Matteo Guarnaccia.

Size: 21x15 cm.

JOHN LENNON

DAVID PRICE - JOHN LENNON
(Gammalibri - Rockbooks - October 1988 - 176pp.)

Yet another Lennon biography, a non-hagiographic one; with black and white pictures, Beatle and solo discographies (including bootlegs), and a filmography.

Size: 21x14 cm.

TESTAMENTO

JOHN LENNON - TESTAMENTO
(Gammalibri - Gammalibri Musica - July 1983 - 144pp.)

Italian translation of the famous interview that John and Yoko gave on December 6th 1980 to Andy Peebles, 48 hours before Lennon's assassination. The tapes were first broadcast in five parts starting on January 18th 1981 on BBC radio. This interview, originally intended as a chat about the new album "Double Fantasy", became a historical document.

Original title: "The Lennon Tapes" (1981, BBC Publications London).
Foreword to the italian edition: Mara Cambiaghi.
Foreword: Paul Williams.
Introduction: Andy Peebles.

Size: 21x14 cm.

BEATLES SOLO

BOB WOFFINDEN - BEATLES SOLO
(Gammalibri - Gammalibri Musica - June 1983 - 288pp.)

Italian translation of a disenchanted and detailed biography on the Beatle solo years.
The book includes concise discographies for each Beatle.

Original title: "The Beatles Apart" (1981, Proteus Publishing Group).

Size: 21x14 cm.