The Beatles - All These Years: Volume One: Tune In by Mark Lewisohn (English) Ha

Description: The Beatles - All These Years by Mark Lewisohn The first part of the definitive three-volume biography of the Beatles FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Beatles have been at the top for fifty years, their music remains exciting, their influence is still huge, their acclaim and achievements cannot be surpassed. But who really were the Beatles, and how did they and everything else in the 1960s fuse so explosively?Mark Lewisohns three-part biography is the first true and accurate account of the Beatles, a contextual history built upon impeccable research and written with energy, style, objectivity and insight. This first volume covers the crucial and less-known early period - the Liverpool and Hamburg years of a hungry rock and roll band, when all the sharp characters and situations take shape.This is the Beatles like youve never read them before. It isnt just another book, its the book, from the world-acknowledged authority. Forget what you know and discover the complete story. Notes * One of the years biggest publicity campaigns, starting months ahead of publication* Beautifully produced sell-in material including photographs, written content and author videos* Dedicated website with exclusive content and countdown to publication* Cross-promotion with Apple and iTunes Back Cover With a dash through their respective school exits, John and Paul would arrive together on the same stretch of street at the same moment and were truants for the afternoon - sagging off. John would have his guitar ready. From a stop on Catharine Street, they boarded the 86 bus, a green double-decker like those driven by Harry Harrison, father of Pauls young schoolfriend George. They found their way upstairs and had a smoke, strumming strings while the bus bounced them out to the southern suburbs. Within thirty minutes of sneaking out, they were inside Pauls terraced council house at 20 Forthlin Road, empty in the daytime. As Jim McCartney would no more let Paul skip school than allow that boy in the house, subterfuge was vital. Afternoon sessions, two till five, ended with a hurried wafting around of smoke and washing of dirty dishes ... though by then theyd often written another song. Flap With a dash through their respective school exits, John and Paul would arrive together on the same stretch of street at the same moment and were truants for the afternoon - sagging off. John would have his guitar ready. From a stop on Catharine Street, they boarded the 86 bus, a green double-decker like those driven by Harry Harrison, father of Pauls young schoolfriend George. They found their way upstairs and had a smoke, strumming strings while the bus bounced them out to the southern suburbs. Within thirty minutes of sneaking out, they were inside Pauls terraced council house at 20 Forthlin Road, empty in the daytime. As Jim McCartney would no more let Paul skip school than allow that boy in the house, subterfuge was vital. Afternoon sessions, two till five, ended with a hurried wafting around of smoke and washing of dirty dishes ... though by then theyd often written another song. Author Biography Mark Lewisohn is universally acknowledged as the worlds expert on The Beatles. He is the author of six previous Beatles books and has been described by the Independent as the bands Emeritus Professor. Review A radical event and a joy to read - Lewisohn tells the tale with such authoritative command of the evidence and so intimate a grasp of the Beatles daily lives that the reader emerges knowing - with a certainty denied all previous generations - that this is how it really happened.Lewisohns work stands as a monumental triumph, a challenge not merely to other Beatles biographers but to the discipline of biography itself. If only all important subjects had their Lewisohn * Washington Post *A triumph. Not only an enthralling account of the Beatles origins, far superior to anything that has gone before, but also an essential piece of social history. Lewisohn has set out to do the Beatles justice and write the definitive history. I think he is succeeding * The Times *Mark Lewisohn raises the biographical bar to stratospheric heights. This first volume suggests he is on the verge of achieving what was heretofore considered impossible: blowing the cobwebs off one of the late 20th centurys hoariest cultural myths, scraping away decades worth of accumulated crud and revealing detail no one previously suspected was there * Literary Review *An epic unprecedented in rock n roll biography, and a great read ... Does far more than enrich with mind-boggling detail, theres a surprise on every page ... The detail is sharp and incisive ... Its the kind of book where want-to-know and need-to-know is wrapped into a narrative that unfolds brilliantly and, for once, justifies that real story of the Beatles billing * Mojo *Positively a page turner, both for excitement and anticipation - Lewisohn has enhanced the story as a beautifully flowing factual tale that reads like a classic novel. Nobody but nobody could begin to match this work of joy and detail; and reassuringly, nobody ever will. This is the best work ever produced on the subject of the Beatles. A five star review is an insult, it merits an unheard of ten -- Colin Larkin * Best Things On Earth *The accomplishments of the Beatles has given rise to a near deification of them as both people and myth. Lewisohn brings that story back down into the world of real people. Tune In clears the air of myth and legend, leaving as much reality as a biography can offer. Every single page brings the Beatles back into focus and moves them away from legend. Common myths fall apart under Mr. Lewisohns research * New York Journal of Books *Presents the Beatles story in a way its never been seen before: truthfully and completely. The end result is a herculean effort, a fast-moving page-turner overflowing with warm humor, passion, and (of course) music. Likely to become a principle text in 20th-century studies, a sort of Complete Shakespeare with a much better soundtrack. For anyone who loves music, this book is the genuine ultimate * VH1.com *The saga is clearer and richer here than its ever been. Lewisohn writes in novelistic detail and with the obvious conviction that none of the previous Beatles biographies have ever been good enough * Entertainment Weekly *This is Torah! Huge on a massive scale, the most altruistic thing anybodys done in the arts since the Beatles, and it needed to be done. God keep Mark Lewisohn alive to finish what hes started -- Howie Edelson * US radio writer/producer *Tune In is brilliant in describing the addictive power of rock and roll when there was no imaginable alternative in a doomed town. Mark Lewisohns achievement lies with the fact that he never tries to explain. He is not argumentative but turns up the colours in a world that has faded to grey * Herald Scotland *The best book I read all year. I expected data collection. I got data, but also interpretation at a very high level, obsessive reporting and high quality music criticism. Lewisohns a writer as much or more than an assembler of information. This is a great book, theres nothing like it in music and damned little anywhere else (it makes The Power Broker seem superficial) -- Dave Marsh * Rock & Rap Confidential *Lewisohn amasses and investigates facts without sacrificing an iota of the excitement. In its close focus and historical ambition, the trilogy may be compared to Robert Caros biography of Lyndon Johnson, or John Richardsons Life of Picasso; it is unlikely to be surpassed * Daily Telegraph *A game-changing study which raises the bar in a genre characterised by pap or pretension. A meticulous piece of work - I cant wait for volume two * Independent *I can think of no greater praise for Tune In than to say that it gives the Beatles the beginnings of the biography they deserve. It is hard to imagine the subsequent volumes, covering more familiar ground, matching the gripping quality of this constantly surprising work * Financial Times *With imagination, energy and a gripping plotline, Lewisohn manages to put flesh and blood on the story as never before * Sunday Times *Packed with revelations and demystifications -- James Woodall * The Economist *A major event in music publishing . . . the definitive account of the Beatles * GQ *I doubt anyone expected to be surprised about the Beatles again, but the story only needed supersizing. I continued reading with bewildered pleasure * Daily Telegraph *Fills in vital details that had been missing from the existing Beatles canon and corrects mistakes that have been reprinted for years. A definitive history of the band * Wall Street Journal *The widest possible angle on an extensive and engrossing group biography built on a well-raked mountain of exacting new research ... expertly controlled and propelling * New York Times *Epic in its scope, forensic in its detail, Tune In is like reading the Beatles story for the very first time. Lewisohns art is to tell the story compellingly: his prose has a vibrancy that sustains a remarkable page-turning momentum throughout its entire length. And what a story! Tune In leaves the reader breathless * R2/Rock n Reel *Lewisohn manages to fill in blanks that no one knew were empty * New Yorker *This is the story told in Proustian detail . . . The first edited-down volume, is largely a delight, and the story is told so definitively that, after this, that really should be it. Secondary sources are comprehensively mined; letters, public records and business documents have been found in places no one else ever thought to look . . . Lewisohn is a Beatles oracle -- John Harris * Guardian *Never previously have the Beatles formative years been recounted in such detail. It is unlikely to be surpassed -- Michael Watts * Daily Telegraph *I can think of no greater praise for Tune IN than to say that it gives The Beatles the beginnings of the biography they deserve. It is hard to imagine the subsequent volumes, covering more familiar ground, matching the gripping quality of this constantly surprising work. But Lewisohns clear head and good humour augur well. The main feature may not have even started yet, but this is the classiest of prequels -- Peter Aspden * Financial Times *A major event in music publishing this month as Tune In by Mark Lewisohn lands..the definitive account of The Beatles * GQ *Lewisohn has done an astonishing job. I cant wait for volume two * Independent *An epic on an unprecedented scale . . . Lewisohn has no serious rival * Irish Times *A brilliant narrative, propelled by character, action and chance encounters as thrilling as any great novel. It is a fantastic social history, illuminating life in post-war Britain in compelling detail -- Steve Hilton * Telegraph * Promotional * One of the years biggest publicity campaigns, starting months ahead of publication * Beautifully produced sell-in material including photographs, written content and author videos * Dedicated website with exclusive content and countdown to publication * Cross-promotion with Apple and iTunes Long Description The Beatles have been at the top for fifty years, their music remains exciting, their influence is still huge, their acclaim and achievements cannot be surpassed. But who really were the Beatles, and how did they and everything else in the 1960s fuse so explosively?Mark Lewisohns three-part biography is the first true and accurate account of the Beatles, a contextual history built upon impeccable research and written with energy, style, objectivity and insight. This first volume covers the crucial and less-known early period - the Liverpool and Hamburg years of a hungry rock and roll band, when all the sharp characters and situations take shape.This is the Beatles like youve never read them before. It isnt just another book, its the book, from the world-acknowledged authority. Forget what you know and discover the complete story. Review Quote This is the story told in Proustian detail . . . The first edited-down volume, is largely a delight, and the story is told so definitively that, after this, that really should be it. Secondary sources are comprehensively mined; letters, public records and business documents have been found in places no one else ever thought to look . . . Lewisohn is a Beatles oracle Promotional "Headline" The first part of the definitive three-volume biography of the Beatles Description for Sales People This first book covers the heritage of the band: their childhoods, family lives, formation and first hits, ending in Christmas 1962 Details ISBN0316729604 Author Mark Lewisohn Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 0316729604 ISBN-13 9780316729604 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2013-10-10 Media Book DEWEY 782.421660922 Illustrations Section: 16, b/w photos Imprint Little, Brown & Company Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title The Beatles - All These Years Vol. 1 UK Release Date 2013-10-10 US Release Date 2013-10-10 Pages 960 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Subtitle Volume One: Tune In Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-10-09 AU Release Date 2013-10-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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