THE BEATLES The Beatles (2002 UK 416-page hardback book - the illustrated and updated edition of Hunter Davies's worldwide bestselling authorized biography, originally published in 1968. As their only ever authorised biographer he had unparalleled access, not just to John, Paul, George & Ringo, but to friends, family and colleagues, explaining the history of the small skiffle band which first brought John, Paul and George into the musical world and what happened to their colleagues,taking the story right through to the beginnings of the seed of Apple. This fully illustrated edition, includes additional photographs that could not be published in 1968 and contains a revised introduction by the author, plus black & white picture dust jacket. Essential reading for all Beatles fans, old and new)