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Editorial Review:
Beatles Art is a compilation of art from professional artists from all regions of the globe all offering their unique interpretations on the Beatles and their music. Everything from traditional paintings and sculptures to digital work and caricatures are included. In addition, there are statements and comments from select artists on how the Beatles impacted their art, their lives, and the world.
Beatles Art: Fantastic New Artwork of the Fab Four Reviews:
Fab Four artwork 
2007-05-12 - This book is filled with gorgeous artwork from various artists with a Beatles theme. Love it!
Transcendental Inspiration
2007-03-29 - The Beatles have inspired generations of musicians--whether directly or indirectly--and it's not at all surprising to find they've inspired visual artists as well.
This book gathers a great deal of it in one space, and is sure to inspire in and of itself! Some of the illustrations will appeal to a larger audience than others, and certainly there are several that left me wondering just what the artist was thinking, but I can appreciate everything here for the connection the artists must have felt to their subjects.
The most appealing, and certainly the best-represented artist has to be Anthony Parisi, who, by my count, has five pieces in the book, including one that folds out. Parisi has created whimsical caricatures that capture the joy and excitement of the Beatles music as surely as if you were hearing them play rather than simply seeing their faces on a page. It's easy to hear the boys laughing in the pictures on page 10 and 116 (Breakfast with the Beatles and Beatles 64 respectively.) The attention to detail is astonishing, especially where the instruments are concerned, and the overall effect of each of his entries brings a smile to your face. I was so entrhralled by the art that I had to check out his website listed in the back of the book. Check it yourself! You'll love it! wwwdotparisistudiosdotcom
Other entries are worth a look as well, notably Tracy Sabin whose more realistic drawing seems to capture a precise moment in time (page 202) and David Rudd's work on pages 170 and 171.
Still more art here is not representational of the Beatles themselves, but are inspired by their songs their clothes, their more famous publicity shots, and or other less than obvious sources.
This book is a true celebration of the Beatles at their best...inspiring those around them to "Think for Yourself".
Marvelous collection of Fab art!
2007-01-08 - Once upon a time, there was a book called, "The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics" by Alan Aldridge. Knowing I was a Beatle Nut, my professor up at art school always raved about it as a graphic arts masterpeice that I should own. I eventually bought a copy, and enjoyed the artwork in that book. I wonder what my professor thinks of this new book of Beatles Art! I'd have to imagine it has knocked his socks off - assuming he's seen it.
There are peices ranging from cartoony art to comic strippy "pop" art... from characitures to impressive oil paintings of the Fab Four! One look at the cover image and you'll get a good idea of what's inside. My two favorite peices within the book are shown on the cover: the painting of Paul, top row second from the right (there's a great painting of John, as well, by the same artist)... and the Paul image (part of a "Bealtes For Sale" group portrait) on the bottom row, second from the left. Such a wide variety of styles sandwiched between two covers makes for an amazing visual experience. I really need to research some of the illustrators represented in this book! It's good to know that The Beatles continue to inspire not only musical artists, but graphic artists as well!
This book is a proud addition to my Beatles library!
Paperback Artist
2006-09-22 - This book has a wide range of artists and art styles. From abstract to cartoons, from realism to science fiction, the book has something for everyone. There are many interpretations of the Beatles themselves: paintings, sculputres ad drawings) and interpretations of songs. The variety is all over the map... You'll see a blown glass version of the Yellow Submarine, characitures, portraits, multimedia pieces, digital art, 3D renderings and doodles. There is a ton of really fun art in this book! The cover, although paperback, is made of good quality board and even has wrap around sides which help protect the corners from damage.
FABulous new book!!
2006-09-22 - I am one of the artists in this book. My ceramic sculpture is featured on page 92, and I was delighted and honored to be in such great company. The artwork in this book is diverse, colorful, and an absolute must for any Beatles fan. Even if you are a casual fan, you will love turning each surprisingly beautiful page. My compliments to Linda Webb, who by the way, was a joy to work with. So much love has flowed from these artists into these marvelous pieces and she has done a spectacular job of conveying that to the printed page. I highly recomment this book. You will LOVE it and you know what they say!? "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE"
