Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 22, 2006 the beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. Nicholas schaffner, 38, author of books about rock groups. This is not the place to look for chronological songbysong analysis or for favorite. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 03, 20 apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. Besides featuring the advertised images of scads of nutty beatles memorabilia, shaffners book is extremely informative without becoming numbing, and very, very witty in fact, the authors often as irreverent as his subjects. The beatles forever hardcover 1977 by nicholas schaffner author. The beatles forever, nicholas schaffner an excellent earlyish career biography in a large format packed with photos of the band and their record sleeves, discography, memorabilia etc. Along with illustrated record, the beatles forever was my main fountain of fabs knowledge as a kid in the late 70s. 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 nicholas schaffner national library. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever steve. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. 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. Nicholas schaffner recreates the feeling of the sixties and beatlemania. Schaffner also wrote articles for rolling stone, musician, the village voice, and trouser press. Beatles forever by nicholas schaffner, paperback barnes. Aug 28, 2011 nicholas schaffner was the quintessential new yorker.
Skip the beatles by bob spitz and go directly to the beatles forever. Nearly three hundred photographs enhance an extensive beatlemania collection that answers all trivia questions and documents the history of the legendary. The beatles forever by schaffner nicholas abebooks. Beatles, biography, rock musicians, rock music, history and criticism.
Contains over 400 black and white photos of the group plus memorabilia from around the world. The beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner 3 available. Nick died two decades ago, at the end of august in 1991. In retrospect, ive noticed a number of errors in schaffner s book, but its still a great read and a lot of fun. For many beatles fans growing up in the postbeatles era of the 1970s, nicholas schaffners 1977 book, beatles forever was our introduction to the band. Click to read more about the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner. More than most, he conveyed the excitement of being a fan. 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.
The beatles forever has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Well, i noticed that my copy had no highlighting or notes in the margins, so it must have been a long time ago that i read it. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In retrospect, ive noticed a number of errors in schaffners book, but its still a great read and a lot of fun. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The beatles forever nicholas schaffner national library of australia national library of australia. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 0070550875.
Schaffner s the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978. Apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. This is not the place to look for chronological songbysong analysis or for. Buy beatles forever book online at best prices in india on. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. And i thought it would be interesting to revisit an important, early relatively speaking beatle book armed with everything ive learned from later studies and readings, to a. Find the beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas at biblio. The cover here represents a later reprint of this book. Schaffners the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978.
With scads of photos, facts, concert programs, annual charts, and what have you, schaffner has put together a jampacked but lively and literate account of the beatles developmentas individuals, group, and phenomenonfrom the forming of the fab four in 1959 to the present state of their solo careers. Buy the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner online at alibris. Pictured in the book are numerous photos of beatles records from around the world some of them quite rare. Nicholas schaffner project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner librarything. Most beatle fans have this book and regard it as a must have in their collection. Contains a 6 page colour photograph section of beatles 45 rpm photo sleeve singles, the yesterday and today butcher album cover, and. Remembering writer nicholas schaffner, 20 years on walter. The very first beatles book i acquired was the second edition of the beatles an illustrated record which i won on a radio contest here in nyc on wnewfm in 1978 and received it by coincidence on my birthday. Nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 the beatles. Beatles forever hardcover july 1 1997 by nicholas schaffner author 4. The beatles forever nicholas schaffner snippet view 1978. Jan 22, 2005 along with illustrated record, the beatles forever was my main fountain of fabs knowledge as a kid in the late 70s. A devoted fan and serious musicologist evaluates the beatles impact on music and the youth culture, assembling an extensive collection of memorabilia, complete discographies, and other background information title. A devoted fan and serious musicologist evaluates the beatles impact on music and the youth culture, assembling an extensive collection of memorabilia. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Being that the book was published in 1977, it is a nice piece of historical beatles memorabilia. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The nicholas schaffner award for music in literature celebrates the life of the publishers brother nicholas schaffner, poet, musician, biographer and esteemed music critic, author of several books, including the beatles forever, the british invasion, and saucerful of. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Nicholas schaffner was an american nonfiction author, journalist, and singersongwriter. Apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever page 2. The beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. Nicholas schaffner the beatles forever reprint 4th printing. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The very first beatles book i acquired was the second edition of the beatlesan illustrated record which i won on a radio contest here in nyc on wnewfm in 1978 and received it by coincidence on my birthday. With its critical acceptance, he was established as an authority on the beatles. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. A respected writer, poet, and musician, he led an artists dream life in greenwich village.
The pink floyd odyssey as well as the childrens book the boys from liverpool. 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. Schaffner had been collecting beatles memorabilia through much of the 1960s, which directly led to his first book, the beatles forever, published in 1977. His analysis of their music is insightful, and his treatment of john, paul, george. The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas published by fine communications hardcover view amazon detail page asin. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977, hardcover. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Nicholas schaffner was the quintessential new yorker. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and. Nicholas schaffner january 28, 1953 august 28, 1991. Beatles forever hardcover july 1, 1997 by nicholas schaffner author.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Buy a cheap copy of beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner. For many beatles fans growing up in the post beatles era of the 1970s, nicholas schaffner s 1977 book, beatles forever was our introduction to the band. The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas, 1953publication date 1978 topics beatles publisher new york. Though on occasion he stopped by chicago, usually for the annual beatlefest fan convention. Nicholas schaffner the beatles forever reprint 4th. This is one of my favorite books about the beatles, and ive read a lot of them.