Beatles Biography by Mark Lewisohn (6th edition)- plus Lewisohn news. *

Ditto

 

I was reading the deluxe version--I don't own the abridged--when I was in a bookstore and picked up the shorter version. What was on page 62 in it was on page 151 (I think that's close, if not exact--it's been a few months), and I remember thinking "90 pages of the story of the early years got cut."

None of it is essential to understanding and appreciating the Beatles, methinks; I mean, you get a good flavor for the family structure in which they were reared, and the society in which they matured, but you don't REALLY need to the ship number Alf was on, or the day of departure of it to appreciate "I Saw Her Standing There."

JcS

 

Thanks. Ended up picking up the standard version and I'm loving it. Could use more pics though.

 

Just got mine from Amazon UK today..

 

Me too. Whoa, what a nice set of books I have been reading the regular US book on my Kindle but stopped because I wanted to wait for this extended edition. Seeing the actual books and not the ebook format makes me appreciate even more the work that went into writing this book. Amazon UK had it double boxed so it made it across the pond in perfect shape too. It is pricey but for a Beatles fan of 50 years it was worth it.

 

That's good they started doing that. When I got mine from them last year, it was single boxed and the box was torn. The book was undamaged but I'm lucky it didn't fall out.

 

No kidding. I would have been really mad to pay what we had to pay to buy these and have it dinged up.

 

Lewisohn told me the shorter version has all the revelations. The larger book has supplemental material added.

 

OK - I'm done at last - the final two playlists

Lewisohn: Tune In Ext 9A ALWAYS BE TRUE
Lewisohn: Tune In Ext 9B ALWAYS BE TRUE

 

Not sure if this has been posted earlier, but I'm seeing many copies of the standard UK version of Tune In for sale at Half Price Books. They are $19.99. Get 'em while they're hot!

 

Just got to all the stuff about "Like Dreamers Do" and George Martin's arm being twisted and such. Wow, history virtually rewritten, right?

 

Got the extended edition a few days ago!!

I'm on page 186 now and I'm enjoying it very much. A lot more interesting than I was expecting.

 

I really adore this book (deluxe version).
I've never been so into a story before, it really flows. I'm on the second book right now, page 941.
It annoys me that Paul never invests in new instruments!

 

A tightwad even then!

 

Just finished the regular edition. This definitely is one of the best, if not the BEST, Beatles book I've ever read. Lots of info to digest, but you come away have learned so much, and it clears up most of the legends and false stories about the Beatles' early years from previous books. Someone was nice enough to get me the extended version of the book and as soon as I can clear some time up on my calendar I'll be going through this one as well.

 

I just finished the deluxe edition. Unlike any music bio I've read because it's not just about the band and its music, it's about their lives and everything that happened during that time. I have nothing to compare it to. I enjoyed it thoroughly. My hands got stronger from holding the book for so long. Now I can open pickle jars without that rubber dealy.

 

Devoured the condensed version which I purchased at the book signing last Nov. in San Francisco.
My sister asked me what I wanted for my birthday (this June 4th) about 8 days ago. I mentioned the extended version and sent a link. Splitting the cost with another sister, she ordered the book for me. It's a "big" birthday so a "special" present is in order. She had it shipped directly to me here in San Francisco from England.
The book arrived today, about 6 days after it was ordered.
The hard part?
I'm not gonna open it until June 4th.
NOW THAT'S WILL POWER.

 

Long time lurker....signed up because of this thread.

As previously asked back in February on page 1 of this part 6 thread - I do not know why, in such a global connected age, there is an uproar about the US not publishing the unabridged version. The shipping cost is so minimal compared to the price of the book. It was about $11 to ship the book to Michigan and $130 for the books.

I jumped the ebay gun in February and almost shelled out $240 for the books; thankfully the supplier ran out. A few days later Amazon.co.uk had a presale for the next run of the ESE. I pre-ordered it right away and patience was my best friend. It arrived earlier this month. I've only read about 50 pages but its such a wonderful read that I look forward to some time off to get really far into the books.

 

I bought the Deluxe when it came out but, for various reasons, am only just getting round to reading it. As a result I haven't kept up with the chat about this, so apologies if this has already been covered but:

What do folks make of Lewisohn's assertion that McCartney's first compositions were Suicide and a prototype When I'm 64? McCartney, of course, has given that honour to I Lost My Little Girl. Now, obviously, Macca's memory my well be playing tricks on him but Lewisohn doesn't even make reference to or acknowledge McCartney's claim for that song. I find this odd. Thoughts?

 

Finally accumulated another few Amazon gift cards so I just ordered the Deluxe Edition! Can't wait to read it. I figured I better order it now before prices get too crazy.

 

The price went from 80 pounds to 97 and now back down to 81. Fetch it soon!

 

He says (on page 400) that "I Lost My Little Girl" was the first song McCartney wrote on guitar. The earlier songs were on piano. He acknowledges McCartney's claim in an endnote (#89 on page 786).

 

Spoiler!

But seriously, thank you for taking the time to look that up.

 

Tomorrow's the big day. BEATLES HERE I COME!

 

A nice comparison between the US and British standard editions :

http://beatlesblogger.com/2013/11/0...-and-uk-edition-comparison-and-a-competition/