Lennon's 1971 Imagine lp reviewed by Giorgio Perozzi from italian music mag "Tutti Frutti" (1983).
BEATLEPAPERS: BEATLES BOOKS AND MORE; ITALIAN PRESS, SOLO AND TOGETHER, MEMORABILIA
domenica 30 settembre 2012
IMAGINE review 1983
Lennon's 1971 Imagine lp reviewed by Giorgio Perozzi from italian music mag "Tutti Frutti" (1983).
sabato 29 settembre 2012
I FAVOLOSI BEATLES
ROY CARR & TONY TYLER - I FAVOLOSI BEATLES
(Sonzogno - II edition - May 1980 - 128pp.)
For years this nicely illustrated book was one of the few interesting and reliable publications on the Beatles released in Italy. All the albums, singles and ep's from "Love Me Do" to "Love Songs", including all solo efforts, are carefully reviewed. The book also includes a detailed US discography (including collaborations). With lots of b&w and colour pictures.
Original title: "The Beatles" (Book Sales, 1975).
Size: 30,5x30 cm.
(Sonzogno - II edition - May 1980 - 128pp.)
For years this nicely illustrated book was one of the few interesting and reliable publications on the Beatles released in Italy. All the albums, singles and ep's from "Love Me Do" to "Love Songs", including all solo efforts, are carefully reviewed. The book also includes a detailed US discography (including collaborations). With lots of b&w and colour pictures.
Original title: "The Beatles" (Book Sales, 1975).
Size: 30,5x30 cm.
venerdì 28 settembre 2012
ANTHOLOGY
THE BEATLES - ANTHOLOGY
(Rizzoli - third edition - March 2001 - 368pp.)
This is the 3rd edition of the italian version, part of the monumental Anthology campaign. The Beatles' story told by the themselves (just a little too hagiographic) with lots of pictures. Essential.
(Rizzoli - third edition - March 2001 - 368pp.)
This is the 3rd edition of the italian version, part of the monumental Anthology campaign. The Beatles' story told by the themselves (just a little too hagiographic) with lots of pictures. Essential.
Size: 35x25,5 cm.
mercoledì 26 settembre 2012
LA GRANDE STORIA DEI BEATLES
MARK LEWISOHN - LA GRANDE STORIA DEI BEATLES
(Giunti - Bizarre - first reprint - 1997 - 368pp.)
This is the italian translation of Mark Lewisohn's "The Complete Beatles Chronicle", first published in 1992. This italian edition came out four years later. The essential book is an extremely detailed chronology with a record for every event related to one or more Beatle members from 1957 to April 1970 with lots of pictures (mostly in b&w) and reproduced documents
Unmissable!
Size: 28,5x24 cm.
(Giunti - Bizarre - first reprint - 1997 - 368pp.)
This is the italian translation of Mark Lewisohn's "The Complete Beatles Chronicle", first published in 1992. This italian edition came out four years later. The essential book is an extremely detailed chronology with a record for every event related to one or more Beatle members from 1957 to April 1970 with lots of pictures (mostly in b&w) and reproduced documents
Unmissable!
Size: 28,5x24 cm.
lunedì 24 settembre 2012
LENNON LEGEND
JAMES HENKE - LENNON LEGEND
An Illustrated Life of John Lennon
(W&N - 2003 - 64pp. + cd)
Lennon Legend is a marvellous illustrated book with inserts (facsimiles of documents, handwritten texts and memorabilia). Also included is an audio cd with spoken words by John.
Size: 27,5x25 cm.
An Illustrated Life of John Lennon
(W&N - 2003 - 64pp. + cd)
Lennon Legend is a marvellous illustrated book with inserts (facsimiles of documents, handwritten texts and memorabilia). Also included is an audio cd with spoken words by John.
Size: 27,5x25 cm.
domenica 23 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES ITALIAN TOUR
LUIGI LUPPOLA & ALBERTO DURAZZI - THE BEATLES Italian Tour
(Coniglio Editore - January 2008 - 148pp.)
This publication is an account of The Fab Four's Italian Tour of 1965. It features lots of pictures - mostly unpublished - from the shows in Milano, Genova and Roma, all the memorabilia (tickets, posters, programs and documents from the local press) and tour-related italian records.
Size: 31x24,5 cm.
(Coniglio Editore - January 2008 - 148pp.)
This publication is an account of The Fab Four's Italian Tour of 1965. It features lots of pictures - mostly unpublished - from the shows in Milano, Genova and Roma, all the memorabilia (tickets, posters, programs and documents from the local press) and tour-related italian records.
Size: 31x24,5 cm.
sabato 22 settembre 2012
SILVER BEATLES
MARCO CRESCENZI - SILVER BEATLES
(Gremese Editore - 2005 - 164pp.)
Silver Beatles is a book of history, chronology, documents and memorabilia on The Beatles early days, from The Quarry Men to the end of 1963, when Beatlemania was starting to sweep the UK.
Lots of black & white pictures; some documents are in colour.
Size: 27x25 cm.
(Gremese Editore - 2005 - 164pp.)
Silver Beatles is a book of history, chronology, documents and memorabilia on The Beatles early days, from The Quarry Men to the end of 1963, when Beatlemania was starting to sweep the UK.
Lots of black & white pictures; some documents are in colour.
Size: 27x25 cm.
venerdì 21 settembre 2012
BEATLES A FUMETTI
ENZO GENTILE & FABIO SCHIAVO - BEATLES A FUMETTI
(Skira - September 2010 - 240pp.)
This book is a brilliant and colorful anthology of Beatles-inspired comics, from early biographies to modern science fiction stories englobing the Fab Four's myth. The authors are Enzo Gentile, one of Italy's most popular music critic and journalist Fabio Schiavo who owns one of the world's largest Beatle comix collection.
Size: 28x21 cm.
(Skira - September 2010 - 240pp.)
This book is a brilliant and colorful anthology of Beatles-inspired comics, from early biographies to modern science fiction stories englobing the Fab Four's myth. The authors are Enzo Gentile, one of Italy's most popular music critic and journalist Fabio Schiavo who owns one of the world's largest Beatle comix collection.
Size: 28x21 cm.
giovedì 20 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES BOOK
THE BEATLES BOOK n. 56
(Beat Publications Ltd. - U.K. - December 1980 - 48pp.)
December 1980 issue of Beatles Book. This number includes n. 56 of Beatles Monthly Book (March 1968), featuring a report on George recording in Bombay for "Wonderwall" and . The 1980 section has an interesting piece by Tony Barrow on his production of the 1966 "Pantomime" Xmas disc.
Size: 21x15,5 cm.
(Beat Publications Ltd. - U.K. - December 1980 - 48pp.)
December 1980 issue of Beatles Book. This number includes n. 56 of Beatles Monthly Book (March 1968), featuring a report on George recording in Bombay for "Wonderwall" and . The 1980 section has an interesting piece by Tony Barrow on his production of the 1966 "Pantomime" Xmas disc.
Size: 21x15,5 cm.
mercoledì 19 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES
GEOFFREY STOKES - THE BEATLES
(WH Allen - U.S.A - 1981 - 260pp.)
Nice biography book for Rolling Stone magazine with many pictures (mostly in black and white). This book features an introduction by Leonard Bernstein and jacket artwork by Andy Warhol.
Size: 31,5x24 cm.
(WH Allen - U.S.A - 1981 - 260pp.)
Nice biography book for Rolling Stone magazine with many pictures (mostly in black and white). This book features an introduction by Leonard Bernstein and jacket artwork by Andy Warhol.
Size: 31,5x24 cm.
martedì 18 settembre 2012
PAUL McCARTNEY - IL TOUR MONDIALE
PAUL McCARTNEY - IL TOUR MONDIALE
On stage, off stage, backstage
(Rizzoli - 2004)
Bill Bernstein's photographic book of Paul's 2002-03 world tour. The pics, taken in several countries throughout the tour (Roman Colosseum, Liverpool, Japan, North America etc.) show us life on the road and private moments of McCartney's travelling entourage.
Size: 29x24 cm.
On stage, off stage, backstage
(Rizzoli - 2004)
Bill Bernstein's photographic book of Paul's 2002-03 world tour. The pics, taken in several countries throughout the tour (Roman Colosseum, Liverpool, Japan, North America etc.) show us life on the road and private moments of McCartney's travelling entourage.
Size: 29x24 cm.
lunedì 17 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES
HELEN SPENCE - THE BEATLES
(Crescent - U.S.A - 1981 - 96pp.)
This is a nice photographic book (mainly in colour) with text by Helen Spence and foreword by Alan Freeman; it was published shortly after Lennon's assassination and the final chapter features shots from the vigil in New York's Central Park.
Size: 30x23,5 cm.
(Crescent - U.S.A - 1981 - 96pp.)
This is a nice photographic book (mainly in colour) with text by Helen Spence and foreword by Alan Freeman; it was published shortly after Lennon's assassination and the final chapter features shots from the vigil in New York's Central Park.
Size: 30x23,5 cm.
domenica 16 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES IN HAMBURG
JURGEN VOLLMER - THE BEATLES IN HAMBURG
(Schirmer/Mosel - Germany- 2004 - 72pp.)
The Beatles In Hamburg captures the early and raw Beatles at the Top Ten in Hamburg when they still were rockers in leather. The black and white shots of their german friend Jurgen Vollmer are not only historical documents but also vital and vibrant works of art.
Size: 24x19,5 cm.
(Schirmer/Mosel - Germany- 2004 - 72pp.)
The Beatles In Hamburg captures the early and raw Beatles at the Top Ten in Hamburg when they still were rockers in leather. The black and white shots of their german friend Jurgen Vollmer are not only historical documents but also vital and vibrant works of art.
Size: 24x19,5 cm.
sabato 15 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES
ROBERTO CASELLI & MICHELANGELO IOSSA - THE BEATLES
(Editori Riuniti - Legends / Classic Rock - April 2003 - 144pp.)
Another work by Michelangelo Iossa, author of "Le Canzoni di George Harrison", this book includes a short Beatle history, words by the Fab Four from interviews and notes for every track in their discography.
Also included is an appendix with posthumous discography, bibliography and a final chapter on the Batles' heritage.
Size: 19x13 cm.
(Editori Riuniti - Legends / Classic Rock - April 2003 - 144pp.)
Another work by Michelangelo Iossa, author of "Le Canzoni di George Harrison", this book includes a short Beatle history, words by the Fab Four from interviews and notes for every track in their discography.
Also included is an appendix with posthumous discography, bibliography and a final chapter on the Batles' heritage.
Size: 19x13 cm.
venerdì 14 settembre 2012
LA MUSICA E L'ARTE DEI BEATLES
MARK HERTSGAARD - LA MUSICA E L'ARTE DEI BEATLES
A Day In The Life
(Baldini&Castoldi - January 2002 - 484pp.)
This beautiful essay is a Beatle biography which takes the reader through the creative process behind John Lennon and Paul McCartney's songwriting. Unlike many rock publications, the book is based only on actual facts and statements trimming down conjectures and hearsays.
Size: 21x14,5 cm.
A Day In The Life
(Baldini&Castoldi - January 2002 - 484pp.)
This beautiful essay is a Beatle biography which takes the reader through the creative process behind John Lennon and Paul McCartney's songwriting. Unlike many rock publications, the book is based only on actual facts and statements trimming down conjectures and hearsays.
Size: 21x14,5 cm.
giovedì 13 settembre 2012
LE CANZONI DI GEORGE HARRISON
MICHELANGELO IOSSA - LE CANZONI DI GEORGE HARRISON
(Editori Riuniti - Pensieri e Parole - Ottobre 2006 - 352pp.)
This book is an essay on George Harrison's work, from The Beatles to his final solo works. Each track is commented and translated (although not integrally), including The Travelling Wilburys's albums. An appendix with discography and videography is also included.
Size: 21x14 cm.
(Editori Riuniti - Pensieri e Parole - Ottobre 2006 - 352pp.)
This book is an essay on George Harrison's work, from The Beatles to his final solo works. Each track is commented and translated (although not integrally), including The Travelling Wilburys's albums. An appendix with discography and videography is also included.
Size: 21x14 cm.
mercoledì 12 settembre 2012
PAUL McCARTNEY
RICCARDO RUSSINO / LUCA GUFFANTI / VINCENZO OLIVA -
PAUL McCARTNEY - 1970-2003 Dischi e misteri dopo i Beatles
(Editori Riuniti - Ottobre 2003 - 360pp.)
A detailed excellent essay on Paul McCartney's solo career, with in-depth analysis of all his albums complete with unreleased material and film productions. The book includes an appendix with discography, videography, bibliography and collaborations with other artists.
Size: 21x14 cm.
PAUL McCARTNEY - 1970-2003 Dischi e misteri dopo i Beatles
(Editori Riuniti - Ottobre 2003 - 360pp.)
A detailed excellent essay on Paul McCartney's solo career, with in-depth analysis of all his albums complete with unreleased material and film productions. The book includes an appendix with discography, videography, bibliography and collaborations with other artists.
Size: 21x14 cm.
martedì 11 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES CHRONOLOGY
MARK LEWISOHN - THE BEATLES CHRONOLOGY
Guida essenziale alla storia dei Beatles
(Giunti - 2000 - 141pp.)
This is a condensed version of Mark Lewisohn's The Complete Beatles Chronology with the essential events in their career.
Size: 22x15,5 cm.
Guida essenziale alla storia dei Beatles
(Giunti - 2000 - 141pp.)
This is a condensed version of Mark Lewisohn's The Complete Beatles Chronology with the essential events in their career.
Size: 22x15,5 cm.
lunedì 10 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES BOOK
THE BEATLES BOOK n. 59
(Beat Publications Ltd. - U.K. - March 1981 - 48pp.)
The Beatles Book's Issue for March 1981. This number includes n. 49 of BMB (June 1968), with a special article on the Rishikesh sojourn with some very beautiful b&w pictures. The 1981 section features an examination of Brian Epstein, the businessman.
Size: 21x15 cm.
(Beat Publications Ltd. - U.K. - March 1981 - 48pp.)
The Beatles Book's Issue for March 1981. This number includes n. 49 of BMB (June 1968), with a special article on the Rishikesh sojourn with some very beautiful b&w pictures. The 1981 section features an examination of Brian Epstein, the businessman.
Size: 21x15 cm.
domenica 9 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES BOOK
THE BEATLES BOOK n. 49
(Beat Publications Ltd. - U.K. - May 1980 - 48pp.)
May 1980 issue of The Beatles Book. Each number of this publication consisted of a Beatkes Monthly Book reprint (32 pp.), with 16 added pages with letters, ads and 1980 news.
Inside, n. 49 of BMB (August 1967), with a report from the "All You Need Is Love" recordings for "Our World" tv show.
Size: 21x15 cm.
(Beat Publications Ltd. - U.K. - May 1980 - 48pp.)
May 1980 issue of The Beatles Book. Each number of this publication consisted of a Beatkes Monthly Book reprint (32 pp.), with 16 added pages with letters, ads and 1980 news.
Inside, n. 49 of BMB (August 1967), with a report from the "All You Need Is Love" recordings for "Our World" tv show.
Size: 21x15 cm.
sabato 8 settembre 2012
BEATLES Italian postcard
This is an antique postcard dating from the Fab Four's visit to Italy. The picture was shot on the terrce of the Hotel Duomo in Milano. My copy was sent in 1968.
Published by Silvercart - Milano (1965).
Size: 14,5x10,5 cm.
venerdì 7 settembre 2012
LENNON Uncut Legends
LENNON - UNCUT Legends
(IPC Media - U.K. -December 2005 - 148pp.)
Uncut magazine celebrates the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death with a beatiful monography in the "Legends" series ("the definitive guide to rock's ultimate icons"). This issue is packed with 30 articles which trace John's life from his early days in Woolton through The Beatles' craze and solo years to the fateful day of December 1980 in New York. Included are in-depth analysis of his 70's solo works and lots of pictures.
Size: 29x22 cm.
(IPC Media - U.K. -December 2005 - 148pp.)
Uncut magazine celebrates the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death with a beatiful monography in the "Legends" series ("the definitive guide to rock's ultimate icons"). This issue is packed with 30 articles which trace John's life from his early days in Woolton through The Beatles' craze and solo years to the fateful day of December 1980 in New York. Included are in-depth analysis of his 70's solo works and lots of pictures.
Size: 29x22 cm.
giovedì 6 settembre 2012
NME Originals - The Solo Years
UNCUT presents NME Originals - The Solo Years 1970-1980
(IPC Media - U.K. - June 2005 - 148pp.)
This is a great monographic issue of Uncut from the archives of New Musical Espress and Melody Maker all about The Beatles' solo works in the 70's with lots of pictures and rarely seen material. Unmissable for those who love JPG&R on their separate paths.
Size: 28,5x21 cm.
(IPC Media - U.K. - June 2005 - 148pp.)
This is a great monographic issue of Uncut from the archives of New Musical Espress and Melody Maker all about The Beatles' solo works in the 70's with lots of pictures and rarely seen material. Unmissable for those who love JPG&R on their separate paths.
Size: 28,5x21 cm.
mercoledì 5 settembre 2012
STERN EDITION
THE BEATLES - Vor 50 Jahren - die Geburt einer Legende
(Stern Edition - Germany - 2009 - 148pp.)
Stern magazine nice special tribute with thematic articles, lots of colour (and b&w) pictures, discography and chronology. The cover alone is worth the purchase!
Size: 31x22,5 cm.
(Stern Edition - Germany - 2009 - 148pp.)
Stern magazine nice special tribute with thematic articles, lots of colour (and b&w) pictures, discography and chronology. The cover alone is worth the purchase!
Size: 31x22,5 cm.
martedì 4 settembre 2012
I BEATLES
GUIDO MICHELONE - I BEATLES
Un mito dalla A alla Z
(Bompiani - Tascabili Bompiani 839 - January 2003 - 224pp.)
Guido Michelone, author of several music books (among them a few about The Beatles including an interesting essay on their film production), put together an unusual Beatle myth vocabulary of 1000 thematic items: places, ideas, fashion, passions and more inspired by the Fab Four through the words of the 20th century's major personalities.
Size: 19x12,5 cm.
Un mito dalla A alla Z
(Bompiani - Tascabili Bompiani 839 - January 2003 - 224pp.)
Guido Michelone, author of several music books (among them a few about The Beatles including an interesting essay on their film production), put together an unusual Beatle myth vocabulary of 1000 thematic items: places, ideas, fashion, passions and more inspired by the Fab Four through the words of the 20th century's major personalities.
Size: 19x12,5 cm.
lunedì 3 settembre 2012
THE BEATLES Band Of The Century
THE BEATLES - Band Of The Century
(Q Magazine - Colectors Limited Edition - December 1999 - 164pp.)
Band of the Century is a wonderful special monography with 45 articles covering just about every aspect of Beatle history from the Quarrymen to the 1970 split, including some less discussed topics. As in the tradition of "Q" Magazine, there are lots of pictures (b&w and colour) and the layout is elegant. Not to be missed!
Size: 30x22 cm.
(Q Magazine - Colectors Limited Edition - December 1999 - 164pp.)
Band of the Century is a wonderful special monography with 45 articles covering just about every aspect of Beatle history from the Quarrymen to the 1970 split, including some less discussed topics. As in the tradition of "Q" Magazine, there are lots of pictures (b&w and colour) and the layout is elegant. Not to be missed!
Size: 30x22 cm.
domenica 2 settembre 2012
HELLO...GOODBYE
HELLO GOODBYE
Daily Mirror - Special anniversary celebration
(A Daily publication - U.K. - 2010 - 84pp.)
Yet another special magazine celebrating 50 years of The Beatles, this time by the Daily Mirror; it consists of a collection of news from the archives of the London newsmagazine along with lots of pictures, mostly in black & white.
Size: 29,5x21 cm.
Daily Mirror - Special anniversary celebration
(A Daily publication - U.K. - 2010 - 84pp.)
Yet another special magazine celebrating 50 years of The Beatles, this time by the Daily Mirror; it consists of a collection of news from the archives of the London newsmagazine along with lots of pictures, mostly in black & white.
Size: 29,5x21 cm.
sabato 1 settembre 2012
JOHN LENNON Postcard
John Lennon postcard from the early 80's.
Rock 'n Roll 315 (made in E.E.C.).
Size: 15x10 cm.
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