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The Beatles : on the road 1964-1966 / Harry Benson.

by Benson, Harry.

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Taschen, c2013.

781.660922 B369be

Beatles -- Pictorial works.

Rock musicians -- England -- Pictorial works.

9783836533225 (hc.)

3836533227 (hc.)

Alternate title:

On the road 1964-1966.

272 p. : ill., photos ; 38 cm.

"In early 1964, Harry Benson got a call from the photo editor of London newspaper The Daily Express. He was going with The Beatles to Paris to document French Beatlemania and what followed was the biggest (ticket to) ride of his life. Benson was warmly welcomed into The Beatles' inner sanctum, resulting in some of the most intimate photographs ever taken of the band, then on the cusp of world domination. In Paris, he took the famous photograph of the Fab Four having a pillow fight at the George V Hotel; he shot their groundbreaking first visit to the United States, the full impact of New York hysteria, their famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan show, the band in Florida, including their surprising encounter with Cassius Clay; as well as on the set of A Hard Day's Night. The relationship continued in 1966, including George's honeymoon in Barbados and their notorious US tour, under the shadow cast by Lennon's comment that the Beatles were "bigger than Jesus Christ." Benson’s luminous black and white photographs show at close quarters The Beatles composing, performing, encountering their fans, relaxing, and engaging with each other, while trying to cope with their increasingly isolating fame. In addition to hundreds of photographs, many previously unseen, there is an introductory essay by Benson as well as quotes and newspaper clippings from the period"--Provided by publisher.

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