The Beatles amplifies and corrects some of what is known about the band’s formative years. It shapes a particularly vivid picture of the young, surly John Lennon….It powerfully evokes both the excitement and the price of such a sudden rise…. A captivating picture that hasn’t been seen before.” —Janet Maslin, New York Times “Masterly…. A deep, serious, and accomplished account worthy of the most important band in the world…. A book that, although exceptionally lengthy, is actually the perfect size…. Spitz expertly captures the sense of time and place to frame his story.” —Tom Sykes, New York Post “Richly detailed…. The Beatles comes as close to being a quick read as any 983-page book has a right to be…. Spitz also does a remarkable job capturing the distinct qualities of each Beatle.” —Jonathan Bor, Baltimore Sun “Juicy, detailed, well-written, and authoritative…. What makes Spitz’s book a standout is his attention to visual detail….
