However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas published by fine communications hardcover view amazon detail page asin. Pictured in the book are numerous photos of beatles records from around the world some of them quite rare. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most.
As an author, his works include the biographies the beatles forever and a saucerful of secrets. 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. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Nicholas schaffner was the quintessential new yorker. 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. 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 snippet view 1978.
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. Buy a cheap copy of beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Nicholas schaffner january 28, 1953 august 28, 1991. Nicholas schaffner recreates the feeling of the sixties and beatlemania. His analysis of their music is insightful, and his treatment of john, paul, george. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. It is a slim volume, but nick schaffner manages to include just the right mix of information, insight, commentary and pictures in a way that other, more expansive books cant. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. The cover here represents a later reprint of this book. Nicholas schaffner was an american nonfiction author, journalist, and singersongwriter. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
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. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is not the place to look for chronological songbysong analysis or for. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Remembering writer nicholas schaffner, 20 years on walter. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 1977, hardcover. The pink floyd odyssey as well as the childrens book the boys from liverpool. The beatles forever book by nicholas schaffner 3 available. The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas, 1953publication date 1978 topics beatles publisher new york. Schaffner had been collecting beatles memorabilia through much of the 1960s, which directly led to his first book, the beatles forever, published in 1977. 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. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library.
The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas, 1953publication date. Nick died two decades ago, at the end of august in 1991. Nicholas schaffner, 38, author of books about rock groups. Nicholas schaffner the beatles forever reprint 4th.
Jan 19, 2020 this pin was discovered by discover books. The beatles forever by schaffner nicholas abebooks. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever steve. 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 beatles forever by nicholas schaffner 0070550875. In retrospect, ive noticed a number of errors in schaffner s book, but its still a great read and a lot of fun. It is hands down one of the best books written on the beatles. The beatles forever nicholas schaffner national library. Most beatle fans have this book and regard it as a must have in their collection. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and. Contains a 6 page colour photograph section of beatles 45 rpm photo sleeve singles, the yesterday and today butcher album cover, and. Jul 30, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
With its critical acceptance, he was established as an authority on the beatles. Apr 03, 20 apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. 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. Jan 22, 2006 the beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. Find the beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas at biblio. This is not the place to look for chronological songbysong analysis or for favorite.
Not only does it work as a biography of the band it is one. Schaffner also wrote articles for rolling stone, musician, the village voice, and trouser press. Nicholas schaffner, author of the beatles forever page 2. Nearly three hundred photographs enhance an extensive beatlemania collection that answers all trivia questions and documents the history of the legendary. The beatles forever yet again this time, were talking about the great 1977 book of that name by author nicholas schaffner. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. 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. 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.
A devoted fan and serious musicologist evaluates the beatles impact on music and the youth culture, assembling an extensive collection of memorabilia. Click to read more about the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner. The beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the beatles forever by nicholas schaffner online at alibris. Beatles forever hardcover july 1 1997 by nicholas schaffner author 4. Beatles, biography, rock musicians, rock music, history and criticism. Aug 28, 2011 nicholas schaffner was the quintessential new yorker. The beatles forever has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. This is one of my favorite books about the beatles, and ive read a lot of them. More than most, he conveyed the excitement of being a fan. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. How come somebody would write a book report in 2003 on a beatle book published in 1977 and a.
Apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. 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 nicholas schaffner national library of australia national library of australia. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Beatles forever hardcover july 1, 1997 by nicholas schaffner author. Nicholas schaffner project gutenberg selfpublishing. 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. 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. Contains over 400 black and white photos of the group plus memorabilia from around the world. 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.
Buy beatles forever book online at best prices in india on. Nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 the beatles. Nicholas schaffner the beatles forever reprint 4th printing. 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.
In retrospect, ive noticed a number of errors in schaffners book, but its still a great read and a lot of fun. The beatles forever hardcover 1977 by nicholas schaffner author. A respected writer, poet, and musician, he led an artists dream life in greenwich village. Beatles forever by schaffner, nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 3, 20 nicholas schaffner, the beatles forever 1977 stay safe and healthy. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Schaffners the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978. Along with illustrated record, the beatles forever was my main fountain of fabs knowledge as a kid in the late 70s. Schaffner s the beatles forever was the second beatles book i ever read having received it as a gift in 1978. Beatles forever by nicholas schaffner, paperback barnes. Though on occasion he stopped by chicago, usually for the annual beatlefest fan convention. The beatles forever by nicholas schaffner librarything.
Being that the book was published in 1977, it is a nice piece of historical beatles memorabilia. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Jan 22, 2005 along with illustrated record, the beatles forever was my main fountain of fabs knowledge as a kid in the late 70s. Remembering writer nicholas schaffner, 20 years on.
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