Written by Miles, a close member of the Beatles' circle, this is a detailed chronology of gigs, venues, quotes and memorable dates. The 30-year diary begins in wartime Liverpool and ends in the dying days of the Swinging Sixties. It seeks to expose the unvarnished stories of the four band members, uncovering the quarrels, the sex and the drugs, as well as the personal triumphs.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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"Diary": Another re-write of Mark Lewisohn's research,
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This review is from: The Beatles: A Diary (Paperback)
Miles joins the ranks of such copy-cat authors as Mark Hertsgaard with his "Diary". This book is far from being "an astonishingly detailed chronology of gigs, venues, quotes, and memorable facts about the world's most famous band". Miles has simply taken the contents of Mark Lewisohn's extensively researched "Chronicle" and added pictures. Aside from being a great-looking "coffee table" book, it is hardly worth the price. The book contains no great revelations, nor does it have any details that have not been covered ad nauseum in the any of the hundreds of books already written about the Beatles. If you can live without the big pictures, I strongly suggest locating a copy of any of Lewisohn's books. - Paul, NYC
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This book has Amazing pictures!,
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This review is from: The Beatles: A Diary (Paperback)
This book covers most everything that happened to the Beatles and even has quotes. The book has many pictures of the Fab Four that I had never seen before. I enjoyed the way the book was set up. No matter if you are a hardcore Beatles Freak or a first time listener you can still enjoy the book.
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Fab and Then Some !,
By Jim Lonsdale (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Beatles: A Diary (Paperback)
"The Beatles : A Diary" is a comprehensive and enjoyable look at rock n' roll's greatest band, from the births of all of the Beatles through their 1970 break-up. Accompanied with nearly 300 photographs, this oversized tome is a must-have that exceeds any other book on the Beatles I have seen. Listing so many details of their career in diary form, this book includes record releases, recording sessions, and a list of all of their concerts. One thing that stands out for me is that the concerts are in their own font so that the gigs all stand out and are easy to find. I expect to get many more hours of enjoyment out of Barry Miles' wonderful book and wholeheartedly recommend it to any fan of the Beatles, or anyone just wanting to get to know these rock pioneers.
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The Beatles were a Sixties band, the only band to encompass the entire decade, literally beginning in 1960, when they went to Hamburg, and ending in 1970, when Paul sued to end their partnership. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Abbey Road, Brian Epstein, New York, George Martin, West Derby, George Harrison, Twist And Shout, Aintree Institute, Saw Her Standing, Tower Ballroom, Mal Evans, Magical Mystery Tour, New Brighton, Autumn Tour, Los Angeles, Rory Storm, Gaumont Cinema, The Beades, Majestic Ballroom, The Hurricanes, Northern Songs, Pete Best, The Big Three, Finsbury Park, Playhouse Theatre New!
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The Beatles were a Sixties band, the only band to encompass the entire decade, literally beginning in 1960, when they went to Hamburg, and ending in 1970, when Paul sued to end their partnership. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
light programme, ooo fans, programme broadcast, white album, promotional film Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Abbey Road, Brian Epstein, New York, George Martin, West Derby, George Harrison, Twist And Shout, Aintree Institute, Saw Her Standing, Tower Ballroom, Mal Evans, Magical Mystery Tour, New Brighton, Autumn Tour, Los Angeles, Rory Storm, Gaumont Cinema, The Beades, Majestic Ballroom, The Hurricanes, Northern Songs, Pete Best, The Big Three, Finsbury Park, Playhouse Theatre New!
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- Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments, from Stage to Studio by Andy Babiuk in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Beatles' Let It Be (33 1/3 series) by Steve Matteo in Back Matter
- Ready, Steady, Go!: The Smashing Rise and Giddy Fall of Swinging London by Shawn Levy in Back Matter
- The Beatles Way: Fab Wisdom for Everyday Life by Larry Lange in Back Matter
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