George Harrison
The Reluctant Beatle
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd
Published:24th Oct '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£12.99(9781398513433)
This biography delves into the life of George Harrison, revealing his struggles and triumphs as a member of The Beatles and beyond.
From the acclaimed author of bestselling biographies, this work offers an insightful look into the life of George Harrison, the enigmatic and often overlooked member of The Beatles. Known for his exceptional guitar skills and profound songwriting, Harrison grapples with feelings of inferiority, often overshadowed by the more prominent talents of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Despite his struggles, he penned timeless classics like 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' and 'Here Comes the Sun', showcasing his undeniable talent and creativity.
In this comprehensive biography, George Harrison is explored through the complexities of his character. While he often railed against materialism, he paradoxically engaged in the music industry’s commercial aspects, even financing controversial projects like Monty Python's Life of Brian. His relationships, particularly with Eric Clapton and his wife Pattie Boyd, reveal a man capable of both deep loyalty and intense jealousy, providing a nuanced view of his personal life.
Filled with rich anecdotes and numerous color photographs, this biography captures Harrison's multifaceted nature. From devoted friend and family man to global philanthropist and spiritual seeker, George Harrison paints a portrait of a man who transcended his role in The Beatles to become an iconic figure in music history, beloved by millions for both his artistry and humanity.
‘Norman has fashioned an authoritative portrait of Harrison that leaves you liking and feeling sympathy for his subject while being fully aware of the tetchiness…that was never far away' -- Will Hodgkinson * The Times *
'You've got him' -- Pattie Boyd
'Norman captures the creativity, the humanity, and the great humor of the man in this keen and lovely tribute'
* Booklist, Starred Review *
‘(a) fleet and confident new biography…Norman is hardly the first writer to unspool Harrison’s life…but his status as a respected chronicler of The Beatles, and 1960s culture more broadly, makes this biography a significant addition to an otherwise over-saturated field’ * The Telegraph *
‘A deep dive by the acclaimed Beatles biographer paints a revealing portrait of perhaps the most undervalued band member…A fascinating story about a man of contrasts, and a must-read for fans of the Fab Four' * Woman & Home *
‘Beatles chronicler Philip Norman turns his attention to the shadowy George Harrison…Norman sheds light on his poor but happy childhood in Wavertree, Liverpool, and traces the path to The Beatles with assurance' * Daily Express *
‘You have taken your readers right down the steps and into the Cavern as it really was’ -- Bill Harry, editor of Mersey Beat
'a fully realised portrait of a complex man: spiritual but peevish, brilliantly talented, but for ever shadowed by the Lennon/McCartney axis' * The Times, Books of the Year *
‘[A] partial re-evaluation of the most underated Beatle [which] contains valuable input from Harrison's second wife Olivia and their son Dhani' * Uncut *
‘In this fascinating biography, Norman charts the intriguing contradictions of Harrison’s life’ * Daily Mail *
ISBN: 9781398513402
Dimensions: 234mm x 153mm x 38mm
Weight: unknown
560 pages