Gathered
from one of the world's largest private collections of Beatle
memorabilia, the book includes never-before-published interviews with
friends, relatives and co-workers of the Beatles; exclusive
photographs of the Beatles in the studio; rare examples of rejected
album cover designs and posters; handwritten lyrics sheets and
letters; and samples of artwork by members of the band, many have
never before reproduced in book form. Highlights include interviews
conducted by the author with George Harrison, Yoko Ono, Mike
McCartney, and Julian Lennon; with Paddy Delaney, the original bouncer
at the Cavern, Tom McKenzie, the Beatles' compere, Shambu Das, tutor
to George Harrison on sitar, Alistair Taylor, Apple Corps's office
manager, and Peter Brown, personal assistant and friend of the
Beatles; extensive biographies of George Martin and Brian Epstein that
give new information about their lives; and an in-depth look at the
Beatles as artists and at the spiritual aspect of the Beatles' lives.
Finally, The
Beatles : A Celebration provides
the most up-to-date information on what the Fab Three and Yoko Ono are
doing today.
(excerpt from inside cover)