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The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story Expanded Edition Paperback – October 25, 2016
The Fifth Beatle graphic novel recounts the untold true story of Brian Epstein-- the visionary manager who created Beatlemania and guided the Beatles from basement gigs to unprecedented international stardom. It's also an uplifting, inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. This critically acclaimed and multiple award winning graphic novel has been added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives!
This new softcover edition includes an expanded sketchbook and Beatles memorabilia section, with behind-the-scenes essays and insights from writer Vivek J. Tiwary, plus 25 pages of bonus art by Andrew Robinson and Kyle Baker!
- Print length176 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherM Press
- Publication dateOctober 25, 2016
- Dimensions8.1 x 0.6 x 12.2 inches
- ISBN-101616558350
- ISBN-13978-1616558352
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- Publisher : M Press
- Publication date : October 25, 2016
- Edition : Expanded
- Language : English
- Print length : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1616558350
- ISBN-13 : 978-1616558352
- Item Weight : 2.06 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.1 x 0.6 x 12.2 inches
- Part of Series : The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,664,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #938 in Biographies & History Graphic Novels
- #1,552 in Educational & Nonfiction Graphic Novels
- #7,509 in Media Tie-In Graphic Novels
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Vivek J. Tiwary is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer. His graphic novel The Fifth Beatle won numerous literary awards including the Will Eisner Comic Industry Award and two Harvey Awards. It’s a Lambda Literary Finalist for Best LGBT Graphic Novel and has been added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives. Vivek is writing the screenplay and co-producing a feature film adaption of The Fifth Beatle, which has secured the rights to Beatles music. On Broadway, Vivek’s productions have won a combined 25 Tony Awards over 44 Tony nominations and include such groundbreaking work as Green Day’s “American Idiot,” “A Raisin In The Sun,” and Mel Brooks’ “The Producers”. Vivek is working with Alanis Morissette to adapt her album “Jagged Little Pill” for Broadway. He lives in New York with his inspiring wife, their delightful children, and a feisty papillon.
Visit Vivek online at www.tiwaryent.com
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Customers appreciate the artwork of the book.
"...The art work is beautiful, and Brian's story is told in a sensitive caring manner. This book is a must-have for all real Beatles fans." Read more
"Great artwork - horrible writing. Seems like it was translated from another language?" Read more
"Well done, beautiful artwork & writing, but I was confused at the end had to look up what actually happened on Wikipedia...." Read more
"very enjoyable quick read. took me about half an hour! drawings are marvelous." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's appearance.
"Christmas gift. Looks good." Read more
"It is a fascinating look at the contributions of Brian Epstein to the success of the Beatles...." Read more
"Excellent look at the life of the Beatles manager a sadly overlooked Brian Epstein who got the Beatles out of the cellars of Liverpool and onto the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book.
"Great artwork - horrible writing. Seems like it was translated from another language?" Read more
"Well done, beautiful artwork & writing, but I was confused at the end had to look up what actually happened on Wikipedia...." Read more
"Very dark and disturbing content. Written by a homosexual and this is all he seems to care about regarding the late, great Brian Epstein. Sad." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseOn my daughter's list! She loved it! In great condition. Great price!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseExcellent look at the life of the Beatles manager a sadly overlooked Brian Epstein who got the Beatles out of the cellars of Liverpool and onto the world stage.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseAmazing book about Brian Epstein
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseIt is a fascinating look at the contributions of Brian Epstein to the success of the Beatles. I am very aware of the role Brian played and very much enjoyed this approach to telling the story. The art work is beautiful, and Brian's story is told in a sensitive caring manner. This book is a must-have for all real Beatles fans.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018Format: PaperbackVerified Purchasevery enjoyable quick read. took me about half an hour! drawings are marvelous.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018Format: PaperbackVerified Purchasethis was a textbook. seller was fine
- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseDo yourself a favor & buy something else!!! This story is AWFUL!!! Some drawings are good, but the facts & story are garbage!
On top of all that my book arrived with heavy damage, looked liked it was thrown out of an airplane. I was so disappointed, I gave this book away. PURE JUNK! Deserves negative stars!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseWell done, beautiful artwork & writing, but I was confused at the end had to look up what actually happened on Wikipedia. But I am sorta new to the graphic novel genre. Glad I bought this book as a gift for a dear friend. Yes, I'd definitely recommend THE FIFTH BEATLE!
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lennon103Reviewed in Japan on January 27, 20234.0 out of 5 stars 「5番目のビートル」のコミック
本作はザ・ビートルズのマネジャーだったブライアン・エプスタインの物語。かなりリアルな絵のコミックである。パソコン上ではカラーで綺麗である。キャヴァーン・クラブでのザ・ビートルズの目撃、ジョン・レノンの「ザ・ビートルズはキリストより有名だ」発言、32歳での死去などが取り上げられている。創作の女性“Moxie”が登場し、話をわかりやすくしている。
「5人目のビートルがいるとすれば、それはブライアンだ」(ポール・マッカートニー、1999年)
残念なのは拡大しにくいこと。字を読むのに苦労する。安いこともあり5つ星にしたいところだが、4つ星に止める。
Alexandra CronshawReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 20165.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Format: PaperbackVerified Purchasean amazing comic,
an amazing book and amazing illustrations. Can not fault the actual item.
Only problem is that the sides and spine were slightly scuffed
Abigail AlbaniReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 20203.0 out of 5 stars So and so...
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseA little hint about the fifth beatle. Prefrred if it was written as usual not as a comic type...otherwise nice


