The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story Limited Edition (Hardcover)

from abealy

"If anyone was the fifth Beatle, it was Brian." Paul McCartney said it and it is undoubtedly true. There would have been Beatles anyway, they already existed before Brian showed up, but it is very probable that they would never have got out of England ahead of all the other bands that were cresti...

from figre

Let's start this by saying I may not be the best to be reviewing any graphic novel. Growing up, my favorite comics were Looney Tunes and Disney - you know, the kind where there isn't a plot thread that goes on for limitless issues. So, I have never had a full appreciation for the way graphic nove...

from ElizaJane

I was really disappointed in this book. I had been expecting a story that told how Epstein created the phenomenon of the Beatles, his role in Beatlemania and his relationship with the Beatles themselves. The title "The Fifth Beatle" implies that he was close to them. I wanted to know his relation...

from steadfastreader

First, I don't normally read graphic novels, but I adore The Beatles. While I knew some of Brian Epstein's history I had hoped that this would be more comprehensive. Had I not known most of the Epstein story already I might have been lost. For that reason I would only recommend this to Beatlemani...