by Peter Evans (Undifferentiated)
First published 1997
This fictional songbook presents an imagined collection of Beatles material compiled by Peter Evans. The narrative follows Evans as he gathers songs, lyrics, and musical arrangements from the legendary Liverpool band's catalog. Evans faces the challenge of organizing and presenting the Beatles' diverse musical output in a comprehensive format. The story explores his process of selection and curation, dealing with the complexity of the band's evolution from their early rock and roll days through their experimental later period. The book captures Evans's dedication to preserving and sharing the Beatles' musical legacy through his methodical compilation work. At its heart, this is a story about music preservation and the passion that drives someone to document artistic achievement.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, music
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, passion-project
Setting: Liverpool
Period: 20th-century
151 pages · Paperback · Music Sales