1967 – The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles
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- ISBN 9780008822606
- Weight: 270g
- Dimensions: 162 x 240mm
- Publication Date: 13 Oct 2026
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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When I first saw Brian Epstein’s black Twinlock binder, I was struck by how small and unassuming it was – just 160 by 100 millimetres, the kind of thing you could slip into a coat pocket. But inside, it held a universe. The book felt alive, buzzing, ready and waiting to be explored. So I dug deeper.
1967 – The World of Brian Epstein and the Beatles is a remarkable fusion of biography and detective story, offering a vivid portrait of The Beatles' inner circle and the cultural energy of the 1960s. This engaging work delves into the extraordinary cast of characters – from Mick Jagger to David Bailey – a dazzling mix of celebrities, musicians, icons, power players and the occasional shady character. Everyone who was anyone in the 1960s found their way into its pages.
When Gary first acquired the book, he was seized by an irresistible curiosity. Who was Brian Epstein, really? And who were all these fascinating names? This project offers an intimate and unprecedented exploration of the connections he forged and the figures who helped define a generation.
More than just an address book, it is a time capsule of one of the most electrifying years in modern culture: 1967.
Perfect for Beatles fans, music historians, and anyone curious about the electric culture and untold stories of the 1960s.
Gary Kemp is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters of the past 40 years, best known for writing the words and music for all 23 of Spandau Ballet’s hit singles. In 2012, he received the prestigious Outstanding Song Collection Award at the Ivor Novello Awards, and in 2023, was honoured with the BMI Icon Award at the BMI London Awards for his contributions to music and popular culture.
Simon Halfon is a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker, best known for producing Wham! for Netflix and the award-winning Oasis documentary Supersonic, which he later adapted into a Sunday Times bestselling book published by Headline, his first feature SLEUTH written by Harold Pinter, directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Michael Caine and Jude Law.
Gary and Simon have been friends since the early 90s.
