Hamburg Days

The Early History of The Beatles The previously unpublished words and imagery of Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann, with foreword by George Harrison. Carefully crafted throughout the Nineties, this Genesis Publications limited edition two volume box-set presents a massive array of artwork and recollection: some 80,000 words and over 300 photographs, drawings and paintings to bring to life the years when Astrid Kirchherr, Klaus Voormann and the Beatles first met. Volume one : the story of The Beatles' years in Hamburg, told through the unpublished memories of Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann, illustrated with Astrid Kirchherr's renowned photographs of The Beatles, and Klaus Voormann's unique drawings. Volume two is dedicated to the Hamburg Days oil paintings, and the story of their creation. The sum total makes the limited edition box-set a priceless work of art, essential to any collection devoted to The Beatles, or to modern music in general. 2500 numbered copies, signed by Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. Size: 342mm x 250mm.