by Paul McCartney (Music 781.66 McCartney)
For anyone with an interest in the Beatles or the photography of Paul McCartney, this very large book of photos taken in 1964 shows the response to the Beatles in their first tour to Paris and America as seen through the lens of Paul McCartney’s camera. The social commentary along with the excellent photos make this a fascinating book to read. I was especially struck by the comments made by Paul as he describes seeing a gun and bullets on a police officer for the first time in his life on his visit to America. Violence was always an unspoken fear during their tour, especially in this period of civil unrest following John F. Kennedy’s assassination. I found many similarities between the social upheaval in the early 1960s with current events in the world now. I highly recommend this book.
(If you enjoy this, you may also
wish to try The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present (volumes I and II) also by
Paul McCartney.)
( official 1964: Eyes
of the Storm page on the official Paul McCartney
web site )
Recommended
by Kim
J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
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