The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977

None of the four former beatles were seemingly interested in. At the time, it was probably the best book around on the group. Written by george harrison in 1967, it reflects the ideological themes of that years summer of love. Of the six books he wrote or cowrote, the beatles forever 1977. Beatles, biography, rock musicians, rock music, history and criticism. Nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 the beatles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Heres how the rumor went, as summed up by nicholas schaffner in the beatles forever. Since youve already heard the beatles, read them culturesonar. So far this book has eluded me so its good to have an original paperback copy now in the collection. John lennon deliberately chose the song title lucy in the sky with diamonds because the initial letters of key words form the acrostic lsd. His analysis of their music is insightful, and his treatment of john, paul, george, and ringo is fair and balanced.

He was more than just a fan of the british invasion of rock and roll, and his collection of beatles memorabilia was the foundation for his career as a writer. Nicholas schaffner was born in new york city in 1953. Jul 23, 2011 nicholas schaffner wrote this book in 1977, and i gather from what im reading on the web that it was, in its time, something of a beatles bible for readers back then. Back to index of beatles pages by donald sauter the beatles forever, by nicholas schaffner, 1977 how come somebody would write a book report in 2003 on a beatle book published in 1977 and a wellknown and highly regarded book, at that. Remembering writer nicholas schaffner, 20 years on walter. Good writing, lots of pics although only a few pages in colour, a discography and lots of useful information. The beatles forever for many beatles fans growing up in the postbeatles era of the 1970s.

With its critical acceptance, he was established as an authority on the beatles. He drove away from abbey road late the night before a. Its all too much is a song by the english rock group the beatles from their 1969 album yellow submarine. Pictured in the book are numerous photos of beatles records from around the world some of them quite rare.

Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. This was, and remains, one of my favorite beatles books, packing in tons of factual information on not just the group themselves but their marketing and their effect on pop culture in the rest of the world. Find the beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas at biblio. But the lake braddock high and george mason university grad, a beatlefan, came across a twopage account on those weird events in the late nicholas schaffners 1977 book, the beatles forever. Red rose speedway is the second studio album by the britishamerican rock band paul mccartney and wings, released by apple records in april 1973 in the us and in may 1973 in the uk. How come somebody would write a book report in 2003 on a beatle book published in 1977 and a wellknown and. Apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977. You didnt need to live through the 60s to worship the beatles, rob sheffield writes. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.

Nicholas schaffners the beatles forever 1977 a delightfully quirky book that should be in every beatles fanciers collection. Although a lifelong new yorker, nicholas schaffner was an authority on british bands, particularly those of the british invasion, and especially the beatles. The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas seller sybers books abn 15 100 960 047 published 1978 condition very good condition edition first edition isbn 9781567310085 item price. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977 this was probably my first major beatles book purchase post band breakup. This is a hard cover book about the beatles with lots of photos. This jeep has comp cam, hooker headers, high compression pistons runs on 91 pump, edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor, rancho suspension lift with dual front rancho shocks of front and single rancho shocks on rear, new 33x12. How come somebody would write a book report in 2003 on a beatle book published in 1977 and a wellknown and highly regarded book, at that. Schaffner had been collecting beatles memorabilia through much of the 1960s, which directly led to his first book, the beatles forever, published in 1977. The beatles forever nicholas schaffner national library. Aug 29, 1991 nicholas schaffner, the author of several books about the beatles and a recent biography of the rock group pink floyd, died yesterday at beth israel hospital. The cover here represents a later reprint of this book. Buy the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner online at alibris. Most beatle fans have this book and regard it as a must have in their collection.

It was harrisons final album under his contract with apple records and emi, and the last studio album issued by apple. Ever since reading nicholas schaffner s beatles forever in 1977, ive been fascinated by alternatedraft beatles covers such as the original get back cover and alternate covers used in other countries around the world. In his 1977 book the beatles forever, nicholas schaffner wrote of how the songs grand, sweeping arrangement was reminiscent of harrisons own recent cosmic productions. Extra texture read all about it is the sixth studio album by english musician george harrison, released on 22 september 1975. In his 1977 book the beatles forever, nicholas schaffner noted the exquisite music on the place i love, and deemed it a gorgeous fantasy of what harrisons. Rex fans he wasnt so preoccupied with the beatles that he couldnt also take time to delve into documenting marc bolan, god bless them both. Apr 25, 2017 you didnt need to live through the 60s to worship the beatles, rob sheffield writes.

Nothing feels groundbreaking about it anymore, but if you want a good overview of the rise and fall of the beatles, what the beatles did, and what they accomplished this is an excellent source. This is a rock solid history of the beatles, written very well from the perspective of a fan and musical historian. This is not the place to look for chronological song by song analysis or for. Jul 06, 2017 while mark shippers paperback writer a humorous, fictionalized account of what the author referred to, in 1977, as the inevitable beatles reunion may be the most popular work of this particular period in beatles historiography, nicholas schaffners the beatles forever is a close second. Lsd, and it was when all the papers were talking about lsd, but we never thought about it. This 1977 jeep cj5 4x4 is powere by a 304 v8 engine with a 3speed manual transmission. Well, i noticed that my copy had no highlighting or notes in the margins, so it must have been a lo. Schaffner was born in manhattan and was a graduate of the choate school and the new college in sarasota, fla. It is a slim volume, but nick schaffner manages to include just the right mix of information, insight, commentary and pictures in a way that other, more expansive books cant. Published july 1st 1997 by fine communications first published 1977. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977, hardcover. Like lucy in the sky with diamonds, people came up and said, very cunningly, right, i get it.

Nicholas schaffner recreates the feeling of the sixties and beatlemania. Nicholas schaffner was an american nonfiction author, journalist, and singersongwriter. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner and a great selection of related books. The beatles forever nicholas schaffner snippet view 1978.

How come somebody would write a book report in 2003 on a beatle book published in 1977 and a. Nicholas schaffner, 38, author of books about rock groups. This is one of my favorite books about the beatles, and ive read a lot of them. Aug 28, 2011 nicholas schaffner was a good friend of mine and, in turn, i was happy to introduce him to my own circle within the community of american t. Jan 22, 2006 the beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. Author elliot huntley similarly acknowledges the extent of harrisons influence on this and other tracks on ringo while rueing that photograph marks the only formal co. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. A very good first printing of the first mcgrawhill paperback edition that is soiled and scuffed. Download the book beatles forever author nicholas schaffner. Well, i noticed that my copy had no highlighting or. In addition to writing one of the best general beatles histories the beatles forever, he wrote the best overview of the british invasion the british invasion, and the best pink floyd biography, saucerful of secrets.