THE BEATLES Shout! (2004 UK 528-page softback book, the first & best biography, by Philip Norman, who had a close working relationship with each member of the band. Having interviewed them many times since 1965, he observed first-hand the events that led to the split during 1969-70. The resulting book contains unique insights into the rise of the Beatles, their final years, the chaos of Apple & the collapse of hippy idealism, now fully updated & written with all of Norman's trademark verve and skill, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in pop music, the 60's & the pleasures & perils of god-like fame)