A five star review is an insult, it merits an unheard of ten― Colin Larkin, Best Things On Earth This is the best work ever produced on the subject of the Beatles. Nobody but nobody could begin to match this work of joy and detail and reassuringly, nobody ever will. Positively a page turner, both for excitement and anticipation - Lewisohn has enhanced the story as a beautifully flowing factual tale that reads like a classic novel. It's the kind of book where want-to-know and need-to-know is wrapped into a narrative that unfolds brilliantly and, for once, justifies that 'real story of the Beatles' billing― Mojo Does far more than enrich with mind-boggling detail, there's a surprise on every page. A definitive history of the band― Wall Street JournalĪn epic unprecedented in rock 'n' roll biography, and a great read. It is hard to imagine the subsequent volumes, covering more familiar ground, matching the gripping quality of this constantly surprising work― Financial Timesįills in vital details that had been missing from the existing Beatles canon and corrects mistakes that have been reprinted for years. I can think of no greater praise for Tune In than to say that it gives the Beatles the beginnings of the biography they deserve. For anyone who loves music, this book is the genuine ultimate― VH1.com Likely to become a principle text in 20th-century studies, a sort of Complete Shakespeare with a much better soundtrack. The end result is a herculean effort, a fast-moving page-turner overflowing with warm humor, passion, and (of course) music. Presents the Beatles story in a way it's never been seen before: truthfully and completely. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.

This is genuinely, and without question, the lasting word from the world-acknowledged authority. This extended special edition is for anyone who wishes to own the complete story in all its stunning and extraordinary detail. Mark Lewisohn's biography is the first true and accurate account of the Beatles, a contextual history built upon impeccable research and written with energy, style, objectivity and insight. The whole product comes shrinkwrapped for extra protection. The two books will sit within a specially designed box and lid featuring soft touch and varnish finishes. It is the complete, uncut and definitive biography of the Beatles' early years, from their family backgrounds through to the moment they're on the cusp of their immense breakthrough at the end of 1962.ĭesigned, printed and bound in Great Britain, this high-quality edition consists of two beautifully produced individual hardbacks printed on New Langely Antique Wove woodfree paper, with red-and-white head and tail bands and red ribbon marker. This extended special edition of Mark Lewisohn's magisterial book Tune In is a true collector's item, featuring hundreds of thousands of words of extra material, as well as many extra photographs.

Tune In by Mark Lewisohn