This Bible of the Beatles captures the iconic band s magical and mysterious journey from adorable teenagers to revered cultural emissaries. In this fully updated version, each of their 241 tracks is assessed chronologically from their first amateur recordings in 1957 to their final reunion recording in 1995. It also incorporates new information from the "Anthology" series and recent interviews with Paul McCartney. This comprehensive guide offers fascinating details about the Beatles lives, music, and era, never losing sight of what made the band so important, unique, and enjoyable."