The Beatles: Paperback Writer: 40 Years of Classic Writing

By Brian Epstein, John Lennon, George Melly and Hunter Davis

The Beatles: Paperback Writer is a unique volume containing over 40 years of interviews, articles, reviews and essays, on subjects ranging from the Fab Four's Liverpudlian origins, to their influence on the counterculture of the late 1960s, and beyond to the post-Beatle paths followed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. This collection is a compelling and utterly essential guide to the Beatles' story

• Language: English
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing Ltd.
• Release date: Jul 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9780859658966

Brian Epstein

Brian Samuel Epstein (19 September 1934 - 27 August 1967) was an English music entrepreneur who managed the Beatles from 1962 until his death. He was referred to as the Fifth Beatle due to his role in the group's business affairs, image and rise to global fame.

Reviews for The Beatles

[gothamajp · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

An anthology of over 70 pieces, some contemporary, some retrospective, covering the career and impact of The Beatles. At times it’s a fascinating read, if a little too Lennon-centric on occasions, that’s a mix of biography and social history. Overall an engaging account of the group and their impact. As one of the essays concludes “When you reach the top there is only one way to go, down. But not for The Beatles, they will always be fab.”