The Beatles: In Pictures

The best-selling band in history with sales of over a billion The Beatles achieved more sales in the US than any other artist. Formed in Liverpool in 1960 The Beatles had their roots in skiffle and 1950s rock n roll but as their career progressed they dabbled in many musical forms. The Beatles first single "Love Me Do " was released in 1962 becoming a modest hit. The following year saw the advent of Beatlemania and they became known as the "Fab Four"; by early 1964 they were international stars leading the "British Invasion" in the US. This book takes a nostalgic and affectionate look at Britains most famous pop group from their early days in the 1960s to the break-up of the band with the aid of almost 300 photographs from the extensive archives of Mirrorpix.