First published 2026
George Harrison documented the Beatles' journey from Liverpool to global stardom through his personal camera lens. Armed with his Pentax, Harrison captured over two hundred intimate moments between 1963 and 1969 as the band traveled from their first American television appearance to spiritual retreats in India. His photographs reveal unguarded scenes of John, Paul, and Ringo during plane rides, backstage moments, shopping excursions in Paris, and quiet intervals away from screaming crowds. Harrison's widow Olivia curated this collection of previously unpublished images and 8mm film stills, adding commentary that includes Harrison's own reflections on the photos. Writers Colm Tóibín and George Saunders contribute essays exploring the cultural significance of these images. The book shows the human side of four musicians navigating unprecedented fame while trying to maintain their friendships and sanity amid global Beatlemania.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, music, photography, cultural-studies
Vibes: humanizing, intimate, nostalgic, reflective, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, historical-documentation, personal-perspective
Setting: Liverpool, America, India, Paris
Period: 1963-1969, 1960s, 20th century
352 pages · Hardcover · Random House