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British Invasion, The: The Music, the Times, the Era Hardcover – 7 Nov. 2009

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In 1964, America had a second revolution - but this time they welcomed the British! That year four mop-tops known as The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, ushering in a new era of British music, film, fashion and art. This richly illustrated and informative volume celebrates the pivotal cultural moment when the United States took on a British accent. The huge amount of talent crossing the pond included not only the The Beatles, but also The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, Them (and Van Morrison), The Yardbirds, The Who and, of course, the Rolling Stones. The invasion wasnt only musical: Peter O'Toole, Julie Andrews, Sean Connery and Michael Caine made a splash in Hollywood, while films like Goldfinger, Alfie and Whats New, Pussycat? topped box-office charts. The Avengers became cult TV and Carnaby Street defined hip style, turning Mary Quant, Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton into fashion icons. Filled with photographs that capture one of the most exciting artistic periods in recent history, this is an evocative, irresistible look back.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Sterling
  4. Publication date
    7 Nov. 2009
  5. Dimensions
    24.13 x 2.54 x 31.12 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1402769768
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1402769764
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About the Author

Barry Miles was a central figure in the development of the hippie movement in the UK. He has written biographies of Paul McCartney, William Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, Frank Zappa, Charles Bukowski and Allen Ginsberg, as well as books about John Lennon, The Beatles, The Clash and Pink Floyd.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling; 1st edition (7 Nov. 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402769768
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402769764
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.13 x 2.54 x 31.12 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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Beardie
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2023
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Ordered this book as I have read 2 of the authors other publications. Not disappointed,nicely illustrated, with good commentary.
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Richard Latham
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2020
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Prof.Dr. Reinhard Pauling
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schnelle und Korrekte Abwicklung!
Reviewed in Germany on 16 August 2023
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Kay Allison
5.0 out of 5 stars the Era is a fun read, -Kaywyn T
Reviewed in Canada on 26 July 2014
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The British Invasion: The Music, the Times, the Era by Barry Miles is an entertaining and colourful read. The book features an attractive presentation with lavish illustrations. My only complaint is Miles lists A Hard Day's Night as being released on January 12, 1964 when it was released in cinemas on July 6th, 1964. Perhaps Miles should have consulted The Complete Beatles Chronicle by Mark Lewisohn before he cited the release date of A Hard Day's Night. With the exception of a few factual errors The British Invasion: The Music, the Times, the Era is a fun read, -Kaywyn T.S. Allison.
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devon
5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS!
Reviewed in the United States on 10 July 2013
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If you are looking for a book that takes you back to the 60's or are a child of that era, this is THE book. The first part introduces the reader to the beginning of the 60's in America - the beach party bingo movies, artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more, and then the British Invasion. What I love about this book is that Barry Miles writes not only about the more well - known British Bands but also of the many others not always given their moment in the sun - Manfred Mann, the Yardbirds, Cream, Small Faces, Ian Whitcomb, Donovan, etc. British film is also explored - Blow Up, the James Bond pictures, Georgy Girl and if that isn't enough, the British influence on fashion - Mary Quant/Carnaby Street, Jane Asher and Patti Boyd, Jean Shrimpton, Twiggy. The last part of this wonderful book brings us back to the US with bands like Paul Revere & the Raiders, the Byrds, Simon and Garfunkel, Jimi Hendrix and the list goes on. There are pictures of original posters, albums and magazines of that time - do you remember Tiger Beat and 16 magazine? I highly recommend this book!
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Knarrak
5.0 out of 5 stars She loves it and we looked for it before we gave it to her and enjoyed it as well
Reviewed in the United States on 15 March 2016
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Bought this as a birthday present for my sister who grew up in the sixties. She loves it and we looked for it before we gave it to her and enjoyed it as well.
Great articles on bands, movies, FASHION (my favorite part) and other British fun in the sixties.

Pictures are excellent.
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Daniel Champagne
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to read and look
Reviewed in Canada on 12 August 2013
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Ok, it may not be the bible of British music, but it was fun to read and look at the images. There was a bit too much on the Beatles (And I do understand) and not enough on other important bands or artists (Alexis Korner brought the blues in UK) The pictures are sometimes a bit blur, but a fun reminder of what it was then. What! No picture of the famous *Apple studio*!!!
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