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Created with their full cooperation, The Beatles Anthology is, in effect, The Beatles' autobiography. Like their music, which has been a part of so many of our lives, this landmark release is warm, frank, funny, poignant and bold. At last, here is The Beatles' own story. Each page is brimming with personal stories and rare, vintage images. Includes over 340,000 words and over 1300 images, including unseen photographs and personal memorabilia.
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Great Book - Great stories........2007-05-22
The only negative is the size of the book. There should be a smaller hardcover or paperback edition. The content is superb and a great coffee table book, but it's difficult to curl up with this book in bed.
An amazing book.......2007-05-13
I really liked Anthology. Not because it told the basic story, which I already got from other biographies. What makes this book really valuable is that it gives the view from inside the eye of the hurricane.
I mean, what's it like when the world starts screaming in your face?
Telling moments... There's a snapshot of John and Paul clutching their guitars as they head onstage for a concert, but their eyes are grim and tired. Paul is holding up his guitar like he needs a shield to ward off a punch to the face. It's a rather frightening photograph, and you feel sorry for them.
Or you wonder, what was George Harrison thinking, when he set off on a stroll through Height-Ashbury - that no one would notice him?
Or you sense, how much fun they seem to have had touring Australia.
Or their "family photos" from vacation trips... about as boring as anyone's photos. Except it's them. THEM.
The book seamlessly works fresh material from the three Beatles (and a few others) with parts of old John Lennon interviews, so it all reads smoothly, like it was all done at once - really great. The book is a fascinating trip all over again... I read it for two days through and hardly put it down.
Only Book You Need.......2007-05-11
As a hard core Beatles fan I can recommend many books,but if I had to recommend only one it would probably be this one. This is a complete,definitive biography,told in their own words. Not surprising that they should feel the need to do this. With all the tabloid fiction out there, I'm surprised they didn't do this earlier. I'm also not surprised that some people are calling it incomplete, saying that this seems to be their version of the story that they want put out. Could it be because this IS the actual true story about them? No really! Do they mean to imply that they ( the Beatles) actually know more about this subject (the Beatles) then some idiot who met them twice, or (maybe not at all) and decided to make some money by writing a second rate book? The audacity! This book tells the story from birth to break up. There is no filler, just facts. And it is told in their own funny,matter of fact,no nonsense way.
Of course the music is the spotlight. Each album is gone over with a fine tooth comb and you are lifted right into the atmosphere, and events unfolding behind the scenes that made each album special. Actually everything they talk about,from their childhoods to Beatlemania seems to lift you right into the scene. This is helped by the gorgeous pictures, almost all of them from their personal collections. Even if you are illiterate you will want this book just for the pictures. By the way, John's quarter of the story is told through interviews. Thank goodness he gave so many. Some of the pictures even have his written comments scrawled on them,showing us exactly how he felt at the time. There are hundreds of pictures of documents, handwritten play lists, handwritten lyrics, notes, hotel and restaurant bills,lists of concerts (again with John's handwritten comments about what was going on.) These guys kept everything! I can't beleive that Paul and Ringo actually kept plane and hotel receipts from a long ago trip to Greece with Jane Asher and Maureen Cox.(at that time,the future Mrs. Starkey) There is even a document at the top corner of one of the pages, (I bet a lot of people missed it) which refers to the request for some lice removal medicine to be delivered to one unfortunate Beatle's home. Of course they are NOT talking about head lice,and having read Peter Brown's pointless,vindictive book,The Love You Make,I know that this may have been Paul's way of saying,'Yes it's true but Epstein's creepy,lackey had no right to put it in a book (and make lots of money). Or maybe I read it in that other rag, Yesterday by Chet Flippo. I had the misfortune of reading both books. Don't make the same mistake.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind reading juicy,personal stuff as long as it's true and not embellishment. And there are plenty of interesting,sexy, stories,and stories of John's craziness but coming from their mouths, I know they are true. Except for that peeing on nuns story. Really John! George says it never happened and I beleive him. This book is like a huge memoir. A personal scrapbook and photo album. You will enjoy it's beauty,candidness, and it's entertaining style. And it's not true that most of these stories have been told before. I've read hundreds of books on the Fabs and 90% of this book is fresh, especially the early years. While you're at it, get the Anthology DVD set also. It's completely different from this book! Talk about quality, and value for money! Something that's always been important to the Beatles.
Everything Beatles! By the Beatles! What could be wrong?.......2007-05-09
Take 4 guys from England that changed the world of music forever and have them tell the story of their meteoric rise to fame and dominance of the music industry for decades and what do you have? THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY.
John, Paul, George and Ringo made the music that we listen to today what it is. Without the British Invasion, we would never have had the development of rock and roll as it is today. Elvis and the Beatles, they are the fathers of rock and roll. This is half of that story.
The Anthology is a great compilation of photos, album covers, artwork, lyrics, personal stories, articles and everything else Beatles. If you like the Beatles, then this is the source for every bit of information about the first super-group. You can probably find other books out there about the Beatles, but this was written by the fab four; you really can't go anywhere else to get the information you get in this book.
This is a must have for any Beatles fan. A must have for anyone that appreciates the history of music and rock & roll. Well, this is just a must have.
What more can I say? The Beatles were the original. Their story is great, their music is great, this book is great. Fact, period, end of story.
THE BEST CHRONICLE OF THE BEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND: THE BEATLES AGAIN!!!.......2007-01-10
WoooW!! What an elaborated and extensive material about the best band in the world! this book has every moment, every day, every story about the greatest John, Paul, George and Ringo told by themselves; this book is an invaluable work and every people who likes every kind of music has to buy it! I recommend it especially for the young people who begin to play music and former musical groups with their friends, I'm sure everyone will love this book. THE BEATLES SHOKING ALL THE WORLD AGAIN!!!
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Cherished by fans and collectors since its first publication in 1980, I, Me, Mine is now available in paperback. The closest we will come to George Harrison's autobiography, it features George in conversation with The Beatles' spokesperson Derek Taylor, discussing everything from early Beatlemania to his love of gardening. The lyrics to over 80 of his songs, many in his own hand, are accompanied by his uniquely intimate and humorous commentary. Fifty archival photographs of George with The Beatles and solo capture a journey of creative and spiritual transformation. Brimming with the wit, warmth, and grace that characterized his life, and with an introduction by his wife, Olivia, I, Me, Mine is a treasured portrait of George Harrison and his music.
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A touching portrait.......2007-08-12
Although there is not much information about George or The Beatles as we can find in other books about them, this is a touching portrait of the man behind the scenes. It worths. Berenice de Lara Silva
Wonderful........2007-07-11
It takes alot to keep me interested in a book, and this does that, and much more. I have always been a fan of George Harrison, and this is just one more thing to add to his list of accomplishments. A must read for any beatles fan.
RIP: George Harrison
A magical, mystery tour.......2006-01-31
This book by the late George Harrison is quite an effort. It is beautiful for the simplicity of it, yet it is far from just being a simple book. Where the book fails in attempting to be an autobiography, it more than makes up for it in many other areas.
There are plenty of pictures for the nostalgia buff. There are plenty of notes, which accompany 'hand-written' lyrics from his many songs. There are funny anecdotes and serious ponderings.
This is an odd assortment of stuff, which somehow works wonderfully, almost magically. This is an absolute must for any fan of the Beatles and for music fans in general.
I, Me, Mine, A Joy to Any George Fan.......2005-10-04
What can I say, this is a must for all George Harrison fans, humorous autobiography, includes lyrics and photos, wonderful addition to your collection.
Absolutely wonderful!.......2005-07-13
This book provided an insightful retelling of Harrison's life as he saw it.
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Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia. This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests" who raid backyard bird feeders and garbage cans, nest in chimneys, eat shrubbery, dig holes and tunnels in lawns, and attack garden foliage. George H. Harrison, award-winning nature writer, photographer, book author and consultant in the field of nature and outdoors, provides a natural history of squirrels and other problem critters so that readers can better understand the enemy. Topics covered include squirrels and deer raiding bird feeders, eating shrubbery and carrying Lyme disease; woodpeckers drilling holes in siding and roofs; rabbits destroying young trees, shrubs and other cultivated lawn plants; ticks, yellowjackets, wasps and ants biting, stinging and dominating sugar water feeders meant for hummingbirds; bears; raccoons; and more. Informative tips, devices and methods are explained that will lead to a peaceful coexistence with all animals, great and small.
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Squirrel Wars: Not Just Squirrels.......2007-03-09
The book says Squirrel Wars but it's a book about keeping other creatures out of your yard/garden as well. I was hoping it would be more comprehensive but since it gives tips on other creatures, I thought it had more value. Haven't gotten thru the whole book yet...too busy trying to salvage the bulbs that survived the squirrel attacks.
a truly honest and practical guide.......2000-07-10
Finally, someone has published a guide to dealing with my backyard foes. For years, master gardners, nursery workers, etc. have told me there was absolutely nothing I could do to protect my flowerbeds and bird feeders from squirrels, pesky birds and roaming cats. After reading this book, I know what works and what doesn't. This book not only tells me what to do, I now have some good insight into what's going on in the minds of those little critters (I wish more authors would do this). Yeah!!
My only complaint: the title is a little misleading. I got this book so I could deal with squirrels. This book covers many more backyard critters than squirrels such as cats, crows, deer, raccoons, and so on.
Squirrel Wars Too?.......2000-07-08
An invaluable book for any homeowner who's ever had problems with squirrels (enemy number one), rabbits, racoons, skunks, possums, deer, cats, rats, dogs, even birds, etc. Each section is dedicated to solving a problem with your animal of choice. And that's just it. It could have easily been called "skunk wars" or any other "animal wars" mentioned in this book. I guess he chose squirrels because they seem to be the most persistant animals to invade our backyard. They are truly clever. However, there's another "Squirrel Wars" book that deals with squirrels only, written in 1996, and the author's attempt to outwit them from raiding his birdfeeders. It's funny and serious. I highly recommend both Squirrel Wars. Enjoy while learning.
"Must" reading for backyard gardeners & wildlife enthusiasts.......2000-07-03
Many favorite wildlife species wreck havoc on backyard gardens: Squirrel Wars tells how to solve a range of problems, from birds which raid bird feeders and squirrels which are geniuses at food to creatures which nest in chimneys and dig holes in lawns. Deer, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, skunks and opossums are covered, with some remedies more effective than others.
Great Book.......2000-06-09
this was a great book, hilarious funny, its very true
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For all Beatle fans, this blend of bio and song review assesses his immense contribution to music. The most comprehensive evaluation of George Harrison's musical career ever published. Treating all of Harrison's songs individually, author Simon Leng investigates the background to their creation, and finds not just pop and rock, but big band, gospel, and Indian and Polynesian influences. The biographical content is enhanced with insights from many key figures who worked closely with Harrison. First-hand accounts from them of the Concert for Bangla Desh and the making of All Things Must Pass take the reader into the studio and concert halls with Harrison. Not simply concentrating on Harrison's solo career, Leng also clearly defines Harrison's role in the Beatles and illustrates how Harrison's guitar arrangements were fundamental to the Beatles' sound and success. What emerges from While My Guitar Gently Weepsis a stirring portrait of a great artist whose music and spiritual quest quite literally influenced millions around the globe.
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Well-written analysis of George's solo work.......2007-03-10
This is a pretty good book. Unlike it's competitor, or companion "here Comes the Sun", this book is coming from a primarily music-analysis point of view, rather than a spiritual hagiography/biography. The analysis is pretty much song by song and focuses mainly on his solo albums, not his Beatles work, so anyone who wants to read about the first and early forays into Indian music will not find it here- that said, he does go into detail about the people who worked closely with George in the production of all his work (including the introductions to Ravi Shankar and some of the faces behind the scenes).
I liked this book- if I had to pick one or the other of the two competing
"musical histories" I would choose this one, if only because while it recognizes George's spiritual quest could not be divorced from his music, it focuses on the mechanics of that music rather than the personalities of (and the followers of) the "spiritual masters" he encountered on the way.
Extremely well done.......2007-02-22
Finally, someone analyzes George's musical catologue with the scholarly insight it deserves. Simon Leng understands how to connect the events in George's life to his artistic endeavors. Mr. Leng ably demonstrates that he has pondered long & hard about George's majestic contributions to twentieth century arts and beyond. Bravo.
Most Comprehensive Harrison Retrospective Ever!.......2006-07-13
Anytime a major rock star has several books written about him, they are all basically rehashing the same information under a different title. This book "Then Music Of George Harrison", by Simon Leng, is without question the ultimate reference work on the recorded works of George Harrison. Every album and every single song George ever recorded, is given encyclopedic treatment. No stone is left unturned, as chart rankings, session players, and historical significance of his music is discussed in detail like never before. George's monumental album "All Things Must Pass", is given a 34 page chapter alone, as the author tells of tales from the musicians who participated in the recording, as well as the making of the album, which still stands today as one of the greatest albums in rock history. I found this book to quite an enjoyable read, and a must have edition to any rock n roll library. Beatle fans take note that this is essential!
Intensely George Harrison!.......2006-07-01
This is a book every Beatles' fan should have. Simple as that.
I like the way Leng has documented in almost painstaking detail the music of George Harrison. The former Beatle did let his guitar do most of the talking; he was a phenomenal guitarist and a nonpareil lyricist. Leng does an extraordinary job of pulling together the persona of George Harrison together with his music; an almost yin-yang relationship at times based on this book.
Leng has done a good job of researching his material; Harrison's concert dates, tours and song reviews are provided. The former Beatle's affinity for Eastern religion/philosophy is duly noted in this work and how it molded him and his music. Many credit George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, the man who taught him how to play the sitar for merging Eastern and Western musical styles to create something unique and wonderful.
It is plain that Leng respects George Harrison, the man and the artist and those who played major roles in his life. This is truly an excellent work on the youngest Beatle that will leave readers thinking about him for a very long time.
A Tribute to the Man and his Music.......2006-06-18
This is a new edition redone and expanded from the first English edition published in 2003. In the interveining years Mr. Leng has several more interviews with Harrison's musical accomplices throughout his varied career. The result is a book that will appeal to fans of either George Harrison or the Beatles.
With the additional material included in this book, it is likely to remain the most complete and thorough book on Harrison. While this book might be called a biography, it really concentrates more on the music and the insights to Harrison's personality that the music provides.
Most of the book concentrates on the years after the Beatles when Harrison was developing a solo career. This was a time of ups and downs, ending of course far too soon with lung cancer that had moved to his brain. It is a fitting tribute.
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Here Comes the Sun
"Many well-Known artist have touched people's hearts with their music but few have ever succeeded in touching people's souls. That was George's gift, and his story is described here with affection and taste. A wonderful book."
—Mia Farrow
"There is a palpable excitement to this book that made me feel I was there, with George, on his journey. He once said, 'I want to be God-conscious. That's really my only ambition, and everything else in life is incidental.' This extraordinary work provides nourishment for all who hunger, as he did, for that ultimate state of grace."
—Martin Rutte, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work
"I have fond memories of times George and I spent together, and Here Comes the Sun really captures him-not just as a Beatle but as an artist and a human being."
—Peter Frampton
"I love this book for many reason, most of all for its fair and sensitive portrayal of my brother's open-minded approach to spirituality. He saw Spirit as belonging to everyone, and that wonderful quality in him comes through here with dignity and insight."
—Louise Harrison
"Wonderful! A comprehensive portrait of a gentle driving force."
—Mike Pinder, founder of the Moody Blues
"A moving account of George Harrison's inner life and growth, this book not only provides fascinating details about his career and relations with his fellow Beatles but also insight into the deeper motives behind his music and spirt5iual search. A thoroughly enjoyable read."
—Klaus K. Klostermaier, Professor Religious Studies, University of Manitoba, and author of A Survey of Hinduism
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This book was very informative for a true Beatles fan!.......2007-09-22
I found this book to be very informative about George's life both as a Beatle and later in his solo career. It really got into the times of George's life after the break up of the group, almost on a daily basis. This book truthfully explained his beliefs and his desires to try to find that better life for everyone and everything. I thought I kind of understood what made Gearge tick but, this book really brought it all into focus. George was not only the "quite Beatle" but also an in depth and deep thinking, and believing, person. Truly a must read for all Beatle fans.
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A Must-Read for Baby Boomers!.......2007-02-10
Born on VJ-Day, I was one of the original Baby-Boomers. Until I read Here Comes the Sun, I had almost forgotten how good the 1960's were... and what a big part the Beatles played in most Baby-Boomers' lives. My gender and persona didn't allow me to participate in 'Beatlemania', but the Beatles, the Stones and Dylan were always my favorites back then. The best things about this book are it brought back the crazy, glorious and rock-filled 60's for me and taught me what a large contribution George Harrison made to the Beatles, Rock & Roll music in general and the worldwide Hare Krishna Movement.
An excellent, very moving read.
Full of Errors.......2006-07-29
I found this book very superficial for the most part. An exploration of George's spirituality is an interesting subject, but there were so many errors in this book that I began to question what was fact or or fiction in discussions of George's spiritual life.
Into the Mystic?.......2006-06-06
George Harrison is still the most mysterious Beatle, and I was excited to see a book that promised to shed more light on his lifelong devotion to Indian religion. Long after the famous 1968 retreat with the Maharishi, George remained a serious devotee of Indian music and philosophy; I was curious to know how that passion deepened after the Beatles broke up, when George was out of the public eye and free to follow his Eastern bliss.
Unfortunately, most of the book recycles information you can find in any standard Beatles biography, and it peters out just a few years into his solo career. The author's only real angle is that he knew a handful of members from the Hare Krishna temple George supported off and on throughout his life. It's disappointing to see George surrounded by these American ISCKON followers while his relationship with, say, Ravi Shankar goes almost totally unexplored; the author's tendency to make up dialogue instead of reporting what his interviewees actually said adds to the sense that there really isn't enough new information here to warrant a book.
Part of the problem too may lie with George. After his disastrous Dark Horse tour in 1974, when he found out his fans didn't want to follow a rock star (even an ex-Beatle) into the mystic, his interest in India seems to have softened. Friar Park and its massive garden became maybe the best expression of his later beliefs, an eclectic, private act of devotion far from the public eye. I wish this book had worked a little harder at pulling back the shrubs.
A modern Francis of Assisi/Buddha story.......2006-04-22
George Harrison was the Beatle with the "spiritual" reputation. Some even wrote him off as a nut case or someone who had succumbed to the cult of the Hare Krishnas. (He was a great benefactor and supporter of the group.)
Our western culture often "writes off" public figures who take spiritual turns in life, treating them as quacks, cranks, kooks and people who can no longer be taken seriously. In some ways that's what happened to "the quiet Beatle."
But in this book's sympathetic analysis, Harrison emerges as someone resembling a modern-day Buddha or St. Francis of Assisi (my comparison, not the author's). While Harrison wasn't born into wealth and privilege as Francis and the Buddha were, he did attain it in very young adulthood as a member of the Beatles "royal family." And like Francis and the Buddha, in his young adulthood he grew to struggle with questions of "Is that all there is?" because he had it all and still felt empty.
So he set out on the journey to find true holiness. This is the book that documents that journey.
If you seek dirt or gossip about George here, you won't find much. The book was written by Joshua Greene, a former Hare Krishna devotee who greatly respects and admires Harrison and actually spent time in his presence and knew Harrison's ISKCON friends. That given, Greene does manage to nicely walk the tightrope between saccharine and salacious in giving a seemingly accurate portrayal of both Harrison's strengths and weaknesses.
The author's familiarity with Hindu scriptures and spirituality is a great asset in this book. He beautifully weaves in a few stories from those scriptures to help the reader see and understand why those scriptures touched Harrison's soul and were his rock that supported him throughout his late- and post-Beatles life.
The book also expresses funny anecdotes about the intersection of spirituality, rock 'n roll, and humor in Harrison's life. In Harrison's Friar Park estate, between large pictures of his most revered gurus, he'd hung the famous depiction of dogs playing cards.
When Harrison tried to hold a 1969 Paris hotel press conference to help prevent French Krishna devotees from being hassled by police, reporters refused to listen. They kept asking stupid questions about mop top haircuts and whether the Beatles were really breaking up. The press had no interest in spiritual matters. It grew to a mob scene in which George and his good friend, an American from the London Hare Krishnas (complete with dhoti and shaved head) escaped by shimmying down a nearby laundry chute. They fell two stories, but landed safely in a pile of dirty linen, much to the astonishment of women folding towels in the basement. Reporters followed them down the chute, and in a scene that could have been out of _A Hard Day's Night_, Harrison and the Krishna devotee bolted out to a taxi, reporters in hot pursuit and throwing themselves before the taxi to prevent departure.
Harrison never was able to fully extract himself from that Beatlemania. The guy mostly just wanted to be left alone while still pursuing his music & gardening, but the "left alone" wasn't to be, so he turned to Hindu spirituality as his refuge, befriending fledgling Hare Krishna devotees in England and growing to be their major benefactor.
In one chapter, Greene weaves in a beautiful story from Hindu scripture in which Krishna is surrouded by the gopis--cowherd girls who would cry when Krishna left after singing to them. One cannot help seeing the similarity between gopis and groupies, and how stories about Krishna reverberated with Harrison's own life.
Not that Harrison saw himself as a god. Far from it. But others did--those who refused to see him in anything other than his bigger-than-life BEATLE/demigod persona. He hated that.
"We've got to show them we're more than these bodies," Harrison told a friend after a man approached him at a NYC sidewalk cafe and said, "Aren't you George Harrison?" and Harrison deadpanned, "No."
Altogether a gentle, beautiful book that leaves the reader understanding and empathizing with Harrison's life-long journey toward finding God. George always had very human questions and struggles in his spiritual journey, but he never stopped seeking.
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applelog 5th edition: a guide for the U.S. and Canadian Apple Records Collector!
Applelog 5th Edition is the only complete resource for collectors of U.S. and Canadian Apple recordings and related material, including:
Albums, Singles, E.P.'s, Compact Disc's, 4-Tracks, 8-Tracks, Cassettes, Reel-to-reels, Apple reissues, Apple Advertisements, Apple Studios, Details on unreleased items, Apple Memorabilia, Foreign Apple Records, Special Interest Items and more.
Applelog also provides values for specific Apple items, and releases by:
The Beatles, Badfinger, Bill Elliot & The Elastic Oz Band, Black Dyke Mills Band, Brute Force, Delaney & Bonnie, Elephant's Memory, George Harrison, Chris Hodge, Mary Hopkin, The Hot Chocolate Band, The Ivey's, John Lennon, Jackie Lomax, Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, David Peel & The Lower East Side, Billy Preston, Ravi Shankar, Ronnie Spector, Ringo Starr, Sundown Playboys, John Tavener,
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Exceptional reference guide to Apple Records.......2007-02-02
This is a reference guide to the products, mostly recordings, put out in the US and Canada by Apple Records, the Beatles' own record label. The Apple label began operations in 1968 that continue to this day. This well-illustrated book covers not just Beatles on Apple and solo Beatles on Apple; ALL artists released on Apple get equal and thorough coverage. (Even some unreleased, like Richard Brautigan and Delaney and Bonnie.)
If you are a collector of Apple Records materials, this is a must-have. If you are not a collector, it will be of lesser interest.
The "Special Interest" and "Apple Corps" sections in particular contain info that is hard to come by otherwise. The bonus CD contains material of interest to completists.
Compared to an earlier edition of AppleLog that I have, the images of the record labels are far superior in this new edition.
I have two main quibbles with this book:
1) not every label variation is well-covered
2) the estimated prices listed by the author differ from what I see in record stores and at on-line auctions. They are significantly inflated in this guide, both at the VG and NM levels, in my opinion.
If not for those issues, I would give it 5 stars.
If you read this book plus Bruce Spizer's books on Apple Records, you are well on the way to knowing much of what there is to be known about Apple Records products, advertisements, etc. I recommend all three books.
If you want to read a history of Apple Records, "Apple to the Core" and "The World's Longest Cocktail Party" are titles to look for.
Book Description
Mystical One: George Harrison
After the Break-Up of the Beatles
This biography covers the years 1969 to the present day and celebrates George Harrison's career as both a musician and independent film producer. Mystical One focuses on the music found in the solo albums that Harrison released from 1970, his sporadic tours and live appearances, his work with The Traveling Wilburys, and the fascinating catalogue of unreleased songs lying in his vaults, and his latest record, Brainwashed. The book also delves into the personal life of the least written about Beatle, covering such fascinating episodes as the high profile break-up of his marriage to Pattie Boyd and the "My Sweet Lord" plagiarism case, the reformation of The Beatles and his battles with cancer, plus the traumatic events of 1999 that saw him nearly killed by a mad intruder into his Oxfordshire home. This is the very first in-depth critique of George Harrison's solo career leading up to the days of his untimely death on the 29th November 2001.
Elliot J. Huntley is a writer based in Sheffield, England.
Customer Reviews:
An interesting read, but not much new material.......2006-11-14
Huntley's book is adequate for a passing fan, but in terms of new material or insight it seems a bit lacking. That is not said as a major flaw of the book. On balance, the factual material seems to be there.
I do realize this is an "essay," but I wish he had left out the overly editorial comments particularly those reflecting his opinions of the musicians George Harrison chose to back him on tour and in the studio. Such commentary did not add a bit to my appreciation for this work.
Great book........2005-09-26
I've been a George fan for many years, and although I knew most of the info, the format of this book put the events of his personal and musical life in a sequence that I hadn't picked up from reading other books. Definitely recommend this to George fans.
post-Beatle stories finally collected in one place.......2005-01-05
I can not fault the research done on this book. It is pretty solid. Most public highlights in George Harrison's life are explained in detail here. I would say go ahead and read this book to fill in the gaps or to clarify your understanding of George Harrison, but do so with some caution.
There are two incidents about George Harrison I had hoped would be explained in much greater detail. Unfortunately, having read this book I still have questions about (1.) why George started visiting Hawaii in the 1970s (At the time I read disturbing reports in magazines about George's safety in the U. K. resulting in these trips!) and (2.) the frustrating and abrupt termination of his business partnership with Denis O'Brien resulting in the end of Handmade Films and reports of serious financial problems.
I had also hoped to have the tenets of George's religious affiliations explained in detail. I never once heard George refer to himself as a Hindu (he would call himself a devotee of Krishna but never use the term Hindu) in spite of his near-lifelong study of the Hindu religion. Everyone who knows about George knows he was facinated by the religion native to the Indian subcontinent but know precious little about its beliefs. Here would have been a good place to help readers learn more about about this Faith.
The thing that made me uncomfortable with this book was the fact that genuinely harmless people close to George, including Ravi Shankar and Billy Preston, are victims of unkind words made at their expense, possibly just for the sake of humor, but hurtful just the same.
Try Some, Buy Some.......2004-10-01
This is an excellent biography written in a very objective style. Huntley does a good job in covering the life, art and times of former Beatle George Harrison.
The youngest Beatle who was often reported as a man who cherished his privacy would probably endorse this book wholeheartedly. The writing remains general and objective and the author appears to view George with respect.
I think this is a work people ranging in mild interest in the Beatles to avid, inveterate fans will enjoy this book and think about it long after having read it to the finish.
A MUST!.......2004-07-22
I love this book and go back to it on a regular basis, and I am a fan who has more than 100 Beatles-related books. It just grabs you and keeps you with its humor and unique perspective. Elliot Huntley's fondness for George is palpable. But at the same time this is not hagiography. The author pokes fun, from time to time, at George Harrison's seriousness regarding gurus and spirituality, but always with affection. The detail and insights are terrific. Too many authors take the subject of the Beatles overly seriously, and such is not the case here. Mr. Huntley manages to shine light on much about George and his music, and for once I came away with some really wonderful tidbits about my favorite Beatle. Your collection is truly incomplete without this gem. Can't wait for Mr. Huntley's next book!
Book Description
Who would have thought that critically acclaimed chef George Morrone's debut cookbook would focus on soup—a tasty but often overlooked course. Rest assured that nothing is humble in the hands of this skilled and controversial chef who helped San Francisco's Aqua and Fifth Floor restaurants earn four stars. In SIMPLY SOUP, Morrone focuses his talents on everybody's favorite comfort food, presenting 25 recipes for soups that are anything but ordinary. Spoonable dishes such as Carrot and Ginger Soup with Lime Crème Fraîche, Sweet Corn and Jalapeño Soup en Croûte, Sea of Cortez Scallop Bisque, and Classic Vichyssoise with Potato Latkes and Caviar are beautifully illustrated with full-color photography, proving that soup can be gourmet and comfort can be sophisticated.
Book Description
55 songs from Harrison's record label, including: Breath Away from Heaven - Got My Mind Set on You - Just for Today - That's the Way It Goes - This Is Love - When We Was Fab - and more.
Customer Reviews:
Harrison Treasure.......2007-03-07
A songbook of extraordinary caliber. The chords are presented accurately and the pictures make a good book even better. Harrison fans will no doubt treasure this one. A keeper!
Excellent Songbook.......2007-02-15
This is a wonderful songbook. The correct chords and lyrics. Be forewarned... there are alot of those crazy George chords inside :) Beautiful pictures and printing. I couldn't ask for it to be any better than it is. Highly recommended.
Book Description
A fascinating opportunity for children to learn how to attract birds to their own backyards. Backyard Bird Watching for Kids is filled with entertaining and fulfilling projects that allow children to interact with nature while learning about the needs and behaviors of wild birds. "Mr. Backyard Bird Watcher" himself, celebrated naturalist-author George H. Harrison provides informative text and appealing photos for children from 8 to 14 years. Young readers will learn how to lure a multitude of birds within easy viewing range by providing appealing backyard habitats including feeders, birdhouses and birdbaths. Backyard Bird Watching for Kids will kindle in children a healthy, enduring interest in birds and other wild animals.
Customer Reviews:
A compact book chock-full of tips and unique information!.......2000-08-30
This is by far the best book for children and families on attracting birds to your yard. Chock-full of information that is presented in an appealing manner, this book covers a wide range of material to help children and families get started with backyard bird watching. Some of the more unique sections are a directory of plants providing food for birds, a table showing the types of seeds and food eaten by various bird species. There are lots of good color photos, and a variety of projects for children.
"I Learned alot about feeding birds." Kevin, 7 years old........1999-01-23
This is a neat book. I learned alot about what to feed the birds. I liked the pictures.
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