My Best Beatles Photography Books
I have been asked on numerous occasions, what are my favorite photography books about the Beatles.
I have two favorites and they both are by the same photographer, the late Henry Grossman, and both books are published by the same publisher known as Curvebender.
The first book is called Kaleidoscope Eyes and was issued in a limited edition of 1967 copies, to mark the year of the Summer of Love and also the year the majestic Sgt. Pepper album was released. Upon learning of the impending release of this book, I contacted the publishers and requested copy #1967, the last signed and numbered copy and I was successful in my request to obtain that copy. This book captures the recording session for the song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and the photos are presented in chronological order and are breathtaking in fabulous black and white.
Do you agree? Or do you know of a better book? Let me know in the comments?
Buzz
Another Great Beatles Photography Book
Bill Zygmant – Where Did You Get That Shirt? (Signed Limited Edition)
Get your copy of Bill Zygmant’s portfolio book of unique photographs covering his career from the late 1960s to the 1980s.
This will be a signed, numbered edition – maximum of 250 numbered editions.
It comes with one of Bill’s signed photographs, which usually sells for £50!
I have both books, they are two of the best books i own, the norman parkinson limited edition hardback book is also worth getting hold of
I would like to see the Peoples’ Beatles book before anything. I have the first book but not the second you are talking about.
Joseph: Unfortunately “The People’ Beatles” book may never be reissued due to several reasons, many of them being administrative problems. The best bet to obtain a copy is to watch for it to appear on Ebay or a Beatle book search service like Abe Books…
These books look incredible!!! Are paperbacks available?
Eddie: Unfortunately not! They were only issued in limited edition hardback format! Wish they would make a trade edition so that a much larger audience could enjoy the photos presented in the books!
Too bad they’re in limited edition. That’s no help!
Antonio- I understand the frustration. As a collector, I like to possess something special and unique. However, they should also issue a much less expensive trade edition that is available to the public at large. All Beatles fans should be able to join in the enjoyment of the photos!!!