All are complete, generally light handling wear to covers. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. In 1963, publisher sean omahony alias johnny dean had launched an official beatles magazine, the beatles book. If i proposed a book of ringos collected laundry lists, publishers would form a queue. June 25, 1967 the beatles perform all you need is love in our world, a twohour satellite television program transmitted live by satellite to five continents and 24 countries. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The final beatles book monthly magazine is published the. Beatles book monthly complete year 1964 originals ebay. The first issue was in august 1963, the last in december 1969. We are particularly interested in beatles autographs, letters and notes written by members of the group and. Get the best deals on beatles monthly book when you shop the largest online selection at. In september 1979, the beatles book came with a record collecting supplement, and the response was positive enough for omahony to launch record collector as a separate entity in march 1980.
I like issue number 1, there is an on ebay now, but the seller says he dosnt know people are bidded already. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. All the originals from 19631970, all the reissues in the 70s thru record collector mag, and all the starting up issues from 1984 to the end. We offer a collection of quality original beatles records and memorabilia. Knew id seen this somewhere it gets linked to the bottom of beatles book listings including those referred to in this thread. Posts about beatles book monthly written by beatlesblogger. Seventyseven monthly issues beginning in august 1963. Unfollow beatles book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While this ukbased fanzine had a rebirth in the late 70s and 80s, the most intriguing. The best of the beatles book monthly allows me to reflect not only on the past of the beatles, but also my own to a time of young love, happiness, excitement and a future laid out before me.
For almost 40 years the beatles book monthly documented every aspect of the beatles lives. The beatles book monthly collection, 21 magazines various. If there are marks or writing i have shown this in the photos. Make offer beatles monthly book magazine issue no 17 december 1964 in very good condition the beatles book monthly no. It had a second run of the original 77 issues from 1976 until 1982 and continued with all new content from 1983 to 2003 when it ceased for good. The beatles book also known as the beatles monthly was founded in 1963. Beatles books monthly original vs reprint fab forum.
Beatles book photo library welcome to the beatles book. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The beatles book also known as beatles monthly was a fanzine dedicated to the english rock band the beatles, founded in 1963. I have everyone of the beatles book in its original state albeit the reprints from 1976 but i dont fancy pdfing. Starting in august 1963 with the full blessing of the beatles and their manager brian epstein, 77 of these magazines were issued one every month all through the sixties, featuring exclusive photos of the. Original august 1963 the beatles monthly book no 1 one.
In a preinternet world, the beatles book again managed to become a much cherished source of all things beatle for english speaking fans and collectors, providing a monthly fix for the afflicted. Published in england by beat monthly publications there were 77 original 1960s beatles monthly books 1st edition issued in august 1963 final edition. I have been collecting and trading beatles memorabilia for many years. The beatles in their generation is the best tome on the prefame years, and that acclaimed beatles chronicler mark lewisohn is absolutely awful at writing, but may be the best researcher of a pop. The beatles are told of his death while they are visiting maharishi mahesh yogi in bangor, wales. Beatles book monthly adventures in collecting beatles music. Looking through you a new and very special beatle book. Magazine includes letters from fans, photos, beatle cartoons, and much more. I think its pretty thorough, although not detailing every individual copy which is. Even greater volumes of beatles memorabilia was cranked out to capitalize on the bands extraordinary popularity. All seventy seven of the original issue beatles book monthly magazines in superb condition.
Soon that run was increased to 330,000 copies per month, and the original magazine was published throughout the 60s. The beatles book, the beatles monthly book or the beatles book monthly, this was the magazine beatles fans subscribed to in the sixties. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. Beatles monthly printing plates beatles monthlies published in england by beat monthly publications there were 77 original 1960s beatles monthly books 1st edition issued in august 1963 final edition no. Collection of beatles book monthly dating from may 1966 july 1968. Beatles book monthly complete year 1965 originals ebay. Beatles book monthly box set complete collection lot. Record collector is a british monthly music magazine. The first digestsized issue of the beatles book, aka beatles monthly, was published in august, 1963 with a print run of 80,000 copies. Sometimes also listed as beatles monthly book, previouslyowned copies of these excellent magazines continue to circulate in collectors circles, including online sites such as ebay. It was revived in 1976, and ceased publication in 2003. The beatles book monthly boxed set limited edition to 3000. Hi, starting a collection and i see a lot of knowledgeable people are here.
This auction is for one of the beatles monthly books from august 1963. I think its pretty thorough, although not detailing every individual copy which is partly down to the limitations of the format. The beatles collecting guide 2012, pdf edition, 96 pages, price. The beatles books list of books by author the beatles.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Published in england by beat monthly publications there were 77 original 1960s beatles monthly books 1st edition issued in august 1963 final edition no. All my items are original, or where reprints are offered this will be clearly stated. Elsewhere, an artefact which may have contributed to the beatle s decision to quit touring, a 1966 issue of the magazine datebook featuring lennons infamous were more popular than jesus. The beatles book monthly magazine march 1984 i would describe the condition of this fanzine as very good the spine is clean and not rubbed or frayed. Beatles monthlies published in england by beat monthly. Publication continued until issue 321 in january 2003, when the magazine finally folded. Near complete set of the beatles monthly magazine spanning from november 1964 to september 1969. All complete 77 issues each book measures 6 x 8 14 are housed in black slipcases. Please please me is the debut album by english rock band the beatles. The first standalone issue of record collector was published in march 1980, though its history stretches back further. This limited edition boxed set was put together on the 20th anniversary of issue number 1. So guys im going to give you a more detailed look at these awesome books enjoy. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for beatles memorabilia.
With articles by those that knew the group best, like mal evans, neil aspinal and tony barrow, the magazine tracked beatlemania around the world, documenting the. I was wondering if i could call on the collective wisdom of you good people. The beatles sheet music collection paperback 2 oct. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. The beatles the beatles book 1st complete uk magazine. By june 1980, record collector was a glossy a5 publication which ran to no more. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth.
Published on 1 december 1969, the last edition included a leader column from editor sean omahoney, writing as johnny dean, in which he criticised the beatles for. Beatles records aside, the crush of memorabilia got serious in 1964. I hope its acceptable to mention my ebay buyers guide collecting the beatles book monthly sorry, i dont know how to insert a link here, youll have to search for it. It was first published in august 1963 and continued for 77 editions until it stopped publication after the december 1969 edition. If youre an avid beatles fan who loves collecting exquisite photography of the fabs, mostly not posed.
Feel free to post photos of your favourite beatle books. I hope its acceptable to mention my ebay buyers guide collecting the beatles book monthly sorry, i dont know how to insert a link here. Parlophone released this album on march 22nd, 1963 in great britain after the great success of the two singles please please me no. The best beatles books what are the greatest books about the beatles with over eighty nine thousand books now registered in the british library that mention the beatles in one way shape or form, i thought it would be helpful to present a buyers guide to the best ones this list of beatles books is the result of many happy hours of reading the best beatles books the ones that best. The beatles book had been published each month since august 1963 until this, the 77th and final issue. These images range from july 1963 through early june 1968 and include a number of photo ops recording at abbey road, even sgt. Yes, i talk in a most personal capacity, but if you love the beatles and want articles written whilst they were a living group and photographs taken whilst. Today, many of these items of clothing, tableware, school supplies, trading cards, and jewelry are highly collectible.
Issues are all in very nice shape with no rips,tears or. The beatles book monthly captured the beatles development from british provincial theatres through foreign tours including their groundbreaking first american visit and onwards to the bands withdrawal into the recording studio. Beatles memorabilia price guide and appraisal guide. I tried my hand at a bit of editing because this video was wayyyyy too long, so i hope it turned out decent. If youre an avid beatles fan who loves collecting exquisite photography of the fabs, mostly not posed, this is your book. The best book about the beatles you will ever read is. This book is number 1 one and is an original, not one of the 1976 reissue or latter copies.