THIS is a magical memory book from a legendary figure. Readers are taken into the past by Beatles producer George Martin down to Abbey Road where the band are making their world-shattering album.
It is an affectionate and yet compelling 180 pages of Beatle facts and fun, including titbits that are consistently humorous, informative and, at times, moving.
You can feel the four personalities as they come and go and as they experiment with new ways of recording under the expert control of George.
Sgt Pepper was six months in the making and George chronicles the process of something magnificent happening up until its launch on June 1, 1967.
This is very readable and rewarding book and one you can re-listen to the album at home and discover how and why The Beatles and George did various techniques.
There are also some glorious black and white illustrations. From The Beatles in 1962 to the first studio session and, finally, The Beatles clowning around at the launch party at Epstein's house in Belgravia.
Also included is a photo of an EMI advert for Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane.
It is a book-lovingly written by someone who was there - indeed, a book full of love.
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