The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics

Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence, Boston, 1990. First Edition. Softcover. Good. Illustrator: Alan Aldridge and Others. Foreword and introduction by editor, index and acknowledgements. The text is illustrated with both colour and black-and-white illustrations (from around the globe) and by the editor's own artwork, illustrating the lyrics of Beatles songs. Photographic / illustrated paperback binding, with round die-cut front cover (as if it's a record) with black and white coloured titles to the front panel and black coloured titles to the back strip. First published in 1969, and this being the first American paperback edition of 1990. This book is "... the only major collection of illustrated Beatles lyrics in book form. Originally published in 1969, it has become a symbol of an era. Autobiographical comments and quotes from John, Paul, George, and Ringo are interwoven throughout the book. Interpretation of the lyrics, a universally popular sport, is provided here by the only true authorities, the Beatles themselves." - from rear panel blurb. Creasing to the book corners and the front panel has started to curl. The "die-cut" has become a little rubbed and the laminate has started to lift, quite markedly, to the lower left-hand corner of the rear panel. A little age toning of the text block edges. Full Number Line. Size: Square Quarto. [6], 7 - 267, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Alan Aldridge and Others. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Music; Illustration; Britain/UK; 1960s; ISBN: 039559426X. ISBN/EAN: 9780395594261. Inventory No: 0125054. . 9780395594261