Postcards from the Boys - Hardcover

Ringo Starr

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844032787 ISBN 13: 9781844032785

Publisher: Cassell Illustrated, 2004

Synopsis

Sensationally presented, this book features 53 postcards sent by John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney to Ringo Starr. The superb facsimile reproductions complete with the occasional drawing, depict both the spontaneous wit and art of the Beatles. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented by a revealing text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments in his life. This visually stunning and intriguing book is, quite simply, a must-have for anyone interested in the story of the Beatles phenomenon.

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About the Author

Ringo Starr will always be best known as the drummer with the Beatles, but has spent the years since their break-up involved in a wide variety of projects from music with his various All-Starr bands to acting and children's television. He is very active on behalf of the Lotus Foundation, which promotes healing through music, poetry and meditation.

From Publishers Weekly

Ringo loved to receive mail, especially from his band mates. Didn't matter much what the notes said—"everything here is still going well, except we miss you," "doing nothing at all" or "YOU ARE THE GREATEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD"—he saved them, and now, 38 years after getting a postcard from Paul from Spain ("not understanding a word but having fun"), he shares them in this intimate, funny and moving collection. The fronts of the cards are displayed on left-hand pages—there are Copenhagen rooftops, topless Zulu women, topless Australian scuba divers, Prince Charles, the Statue of Liberty, topless Hawaiian ukulele players—while the backs appear on right-hand pages. The notes allow readers into an insider club of sorts, shedding light on the good, the bad and making music, and Ringo offers commentary below each one. For example, after a note from John and Yoko saying, "Who'd have thought it would come to this...." Ringo recalls, "This was a hell time because it was the family break-up." Another card, from Paul, reads, "YOU GOT THAT SOMETHING." Asks Ringo, "What was happening in my life here? Do you know?" Perhaps what these missives best illuminate is the deep friendship that existed among "the boys," despite all that was going on with the Beatles and in the world, proving, perhaps, that all you need is love. 100+ color photos.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844032787
• ISBN 13: 9781844032785
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112