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: As the songwriter & guitarist in Spandau Ballet, Gary was part of one of the most iconic bands of the 80’s. Spandau spent a combined total of 500 weeks in the UK charts, achieving over 25 million album sales worldwide.
Gary is also an accomplished stage and screen actor with success in films such as The Krays & The Bodyguard.
As a member of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Gary performed early Pink Floyd material worldwide.
Simon Halfon: Simon Halfon has designed album covers since the 1980s, beginning at Stiff Records before assisting Neville Brody and then working with George Michael and Oasis.
In 2008 he moved into film, producing Sleuth, starring Michael Caine and Jude Law, followed by Supersonic, the documentary chronicling Oasis's rise, and the BAFTA-nominated WHAM!, tracing the duo’s journey from schoolboys to Wembley Stadium in 1986.
Simon has been friends with Gary Kemp since the 1990s.
