The Beatles: Album by Album
Brian Southall (General Editor) with contributors including Giles Martin, Sir Tim Rice, and Kenneth Womack
📚 Genre
Non-fiction, Music History, Biography
🏢 Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group / Ivy Press
📅 Publication Year
2017
🔢 ISBN
978-1781316979
About This Book
A comprehensive chronological guide to The Beatles' discography from 1963 to 1970. The book features insights from insiders, experts, and eyewitnesses involved in the recording and promotion of their albums. The cover features monochrome portraits of the four band members in a grid layout, reminiscent of the 'White Album' era aesthetic, with gold foil lettering for the title.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
256 pages
Edition
First Edition, Hardcover
Series
Not part of a formal series
Target Audience
Adult, Music Historians, Beatles Fans
Collector Information
Condition
Fair to Good. There are visible red liquid stains (possibly ink or wine) on the top center of the cover. Significant scuffing and minor surface dirt are present on the white matte finish. The spine and edges show light wear.
Estimated Value
$10-$20
Rarity
Common. This is a widely distributed trade edition from a major publisher and is currently easy to find in the used book market.
Historical Significance
Authored by Brian Southall, a former head of press at EMI, providing a unique industry perspective on the most influential band in history. It serves as a modern retrospective of their creative output.
Collector Notes
The white matte cover is highly susceptible to staining and finger smudging, as seen in this copy. For collectors, a copy without the red staining and with sharp corners is preferred. To preserve, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent yellowing of the white cover. Value for this specific copy is severely degraded by the liquid stains on the front board.
Similar Books
The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions by Mark Lewisohn, Revolution in the Head by Ian MacDonald, Dreaming the Beatles by Rob Sheffield
Notable Features
Features interviews with Giles Martin (son of George Martin) and various Apple Corps insiders. Includes high-quality photographic plates and rare memorabilia images.