So far this book has eluded me so its good to have an original paperback copy now in the collection. The beatles forever, nicholas schaffner every record. This is not the place to look for chronological songbysong analysis or for favorite. 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 book covers their career as a group and also includes their solo career up to the late 70s. Nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 the beatles.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The beatles forever book nicholas schaffner 1978 original. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977, hardcover. Skip the beatles by bob spitz and go directly to the beatles forever. Schaffners the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978. Pictured in the book are numerous photos of beatles records from around the world some of them quite rare. It is hands down one of the best books written on the beatles. Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas published by fine communications hardcover view amazon detail page asin. Remembering writer nicholas schaffner, 20 years on walter. An excellent earlyish career biography in a large format packed with photos of the band and their record sleeves, discography, memorabilia etc. A respected writer, poet, and musician, he led an artists dream life in greenwich village. Along with illustrated record, the beatles forever was my main fountain of fabs knowledge as a kid in the late 70s.
Nicholas schaffner was born in new york city in 1953. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. 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. The beatles forever has subsequently been reprinted numerous times and the current cover looks like this.
Nicholas schaffner recreates the feeling of the sixties and beatlemania. Remembering writer nicholas schaffner, 20 years on. Little wear and tear check out pictures for item details. The beatles forever powerpop an eclectic collection of pop. The book follows the beatles musical development and their impact on the culture. 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. Oct 08, 2018 for a casual beatle fan, you cant go wrong with nicholas schaffners the beatles forever. Though on occasion he stopped by chicago, usually for the annual beatlefest fan convention. Buy a cheap copy of beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner. Apr 03, 20 apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. Buy beatles forever book online at best prices in india on. Any beginning beatles fan or an older one will like this book. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Beatles, biography, rock musicians, rock music, history and criticism. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The pink floyd odyssey as well as the childrens book the boys from liverpool. Most beatle fans have this book and regard it as a must have in their collection. This is one of my favorite books about the beatles, and ive read a lot of them. With its critical acceptance, he was established as an authority on the beatles. There are probably better and more complete beatles biographies by now, but at the time this came out, it was a very enjoyable and well illustrated introduction to the works of the fab four, and it. 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. I bought this book 1978 when i was 11 and it changed me. This is not the place to look for chronological song by song analysis or for. The beatles forever continues to be held in high regard by writers. 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. Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. 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. The beatles forever book nicholas schaffner 1978 original 400. Of the six books he wrote or cowrote, the beatles forever 1977. Although a lifelong new yorker, nicholas schaffner was an authority on british bands, particularly those of the british invasion, and especially the beatles.
It didnt surprise me to learn that nick received and much treasured a complimentary note from john lennon about his writing. The beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner 3 available. Nicholas schaffner was an american nonfiction author, journalist, and singersongwriter. Schaffner s the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978. The beatles forever is a fascinating chronicle of the beatles as songwriters, performers, friends, enemies, heroes, villains, and most of all, as human beings. 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. 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.
Beatles forever by nicholas schaffner, paperback barnes. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever page 2. Nicholas schaffner touches on their history without treating them like saints. Although published over 30 years ago its still one of the best books about the beatles. I recommend anyone picking this book up anywhere you can. In retrospect, ive noticed a number of errors in schaffners book, but its still a great read and a lot of fun. Jan 22, 2005 along with illustrated record, the beatles forever was my main fountain of fabs knowledge as a kid in the late 70s. 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 published november 24, 20 at 555. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The beatles forever by schaffner nicholas abebooks. The beatles forever has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy.
The beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. Nicholas schaffner january 28, 1953 august 28, 1991. Find the beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas at biblio. Not only does it work as a biography of the band it is one. More than most, he conveyed the excitement of being a fan. In retrospect, ive noticed a number of errors in schaffner s book, but its still a great read and a lot of fun.
I have since purchased it through amazon a couple of times as gifts for beatle fans. As an author, his works include the biographies the beatles forever and a saucerful of secrets. Jan 22, 2006 the beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. 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. Beatles books the beatles paperback writer forever book the fab four ringo starr used. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nicholas schaffner papers biographical note nicholas schaffner was born in new york city in 1953. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Nicholas schaffner was the quintessential new yorker. High school librarian knew i would read anything on baseball or the beatles so she had me paged to the library and showed me this again by nicholas schaffner and its great for a beginning beatles fan. Acdc aerosmith band bbc beatles billy gibbons black crowes black sabbath bob dylan bon jovi book bowie box set bruce springsteen classic rock david bowie def leppard ditch trilogy dr feelgood ebay elton john glastonbury hair metal humor isle of wight festival. 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.
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 cover here represents a later reprint of this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I find it to be the best book out there on the beatles, and now it is very, very affordable. The beatles forever nicholas schaffner national library. 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. The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas, 1953publication date 1978 topics beatles publisher new york.
His analysis of their music is insightful, and his treatment of john, paul, george. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Buy the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner online at alibris. Pepper in his 1977 book the beatles forever, nicholas schaffner wrote that nothing quite like a day in the life had been attempted before in socalled popular music in terms of the songs use of dynamics and tricks of rhythm, and of space and stereo effect, and its deft intermingling of scenes from dream.
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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever steve. A book by a genuine fan who also writes intelligently and doesnt treat them like saints. Pictured in the book are numerous photos of beatles records from around the world. Aug 28, 2011 the beatles forever was really a canvass for nicholas schaffner as an artist. 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. Nick died two decades ago, at the end of august in 1991. 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. The beatles forever powerpop an eclectic collection of.
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