This condensed paperback encyclopedia documents the enduring cultural impact and musical legacy of the Beatles; providing readers with a one-stop resource to the Fab Fours compelling story and breadth of achievements.bull; Provides an easy-to-use; single-volume condensed version of the hardcover edition of Greenwoods The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Fourbull; Presents expansive; detailed information about the Beatles lives and their iconic music that secured their place in historybull; Analyzes the Beatles body of work; including collective efforts and solo releases; and identifies the significant people; places; and events that impacted their workbull; Includes a selected bibliography of print and electronic resources that are accessible and useful to students and general readers alike
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. "ME AND THE DEVIL. OOOH. WAS WALKIN SIDE BY SIDE." ROBERT JOHNSON.By Stuart JeffersonThis book tells the now familiar story of Robert Johnsons life. from his up-bringing. his "meeting" the Devil. to his lifestyle of drinking and womanizing. to his music. and his early death. The story was written by J.M. Dupont and the illustrations are by Mezzo.And while the story is well told its the strikingly beautiful illustrations that elevate this book to something special. The warm-toned black and white illustrations are both evocative and straightforward in detail. Pausing to really look at virtually every panel will increase the enjoyment factor greatly From Johnsons tough upbringing. his early attempts at playing the guitar. his "sudden" mastery of the instrument. his ramblings with fellow bluesman Johnny Shines. his philandering with married women. his drinking ("never drink from an open bottle"). to his early death. not from a poisoned bottle of alcohol given to him by a jealous husband. but from pneumonia. The illustrations are well matched with Duponts telling of the story.Also included is a section titled "Song Book" that has the lyrics to some of Johnsons most famous songs along with some full page impressionistic drawings across from each lyric page. Theres also a panel that features Eric Clapton singing Johnsons "Crossroads". and several panels of the Rolling Stones at Altamont singing another Johnson tune "Love In Vain". the last penal which alludes to (possibly) the Devil. A small Bibliography is also included.This is a beautifully done book--from the thick hardboard covers. the period style graphic pattern used on the end papers. to the thick paper stock. and of course. the wonderful illustrations that are visually so arresting. At times Mezzos work is vaguely reminiscent of R. Crumbs work. especially in the many faces throughout the book. The book is 72 pages in length and is 7 3/4" X 12". But dont let the slim number of pages deter you from checking this book out. This is a case where quality most definitely outstrips quantity.A few of the panels contain illustrations dealing with sex. and while not totally overt. its obvious whats going on. And one panel has Johnson uttering the "f" word .and theres some risque lyrics in other panels of Johnsons songs. I dont think this will matter much to most people familiar with Johnsons lifestyle. and it is a depiction of that period and his life. But I thought Id warn anyone who may be offended. In defense I have to say that without the sex scenes and lyrics this wouldnt be true to the tale of Johnsons life. This is a book to add to your shelf of blues books if youre a fan of Johnsons music.This is quite a good month for blues fans looking for books on the blues. Also well worth checking out is a book by Bill Dahl. "The Art of the Blues--A Visual Treasury of Black Musics Golden Era". This too is a well produced book thats a visual feast for fans of the blues in (roughly) the first half of the Twentieth Century. Ive posted a review of that book too if it sounds interesting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy bev robertsonBeautiful book
