This condensed paperback encyclopedia documents the enduring cultural impact and musical legacy of the Beatles, providing readers with a one-stop resource to the Fab Four's compelling story and breadth of achievements.

Legendary in music and popular culture, the Beatles were one of the most successful bands of all time. The collective achievements of the Fab Four affect a broad demographic that includes today's children, Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers. This one-volume condensed paperback edition of The Beatles Encyclopedia brings the Beatles' dramatic story alive, highlighting the humanity of the quartet of artists that has made them an enduring artistic and social phenomenon.

The entries in this condensed encyclopedia provide in-depth biographical information about the Beatles and their circle as well as fascinating historical background and key details about their most important works, giving readers broad coverage that addresses the major aspects of the band's and its individual members' phenomenal achievement. The easy-to-use A-Z resource also includes a biographical chronology and a discography as well as a bibliography that directs readers to excellent sources of additional information in print and online.

This condensed paperback encyclopedia documents the enduring cultural impact and musical legacy of the Beatles, providing readers with a one-stop resource to the Fab Four's compelling story and breadth of achievements.

About the Author
Kenneth Womack is dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University, where he also serves as professor of English.

Reviews
It's Womack's book you'll pick up if you need a fact fast. * Goldmine *
To those libraries and collectors interested in a dense edition of Beatles musical information, this volume could be a valuable one-stop resource. * ARBA *
Well written, meticulously researched, and full of cross-references, this work concludes with a detailed index, a lengthy discography, and pages of recommended resources. Beatles aficionados won't be disappointed. . . . [I]deal for anyone with a serious interest in the quartet. * Library Journal *
The 2016 version of the encyclopedia is a detailed examination of all things Beatles and includes copious information. . . . You cannot go wrong adding the 2016 condensed version to your collection (at the library and at home). Libraries with the two-volume set might consider adding one or more copies of the condensed version into the circulating collection, especially at universities offering one or more courses on the Beatles. * Reference Reviews *



Book Information
ISBN 9781440844263
Author Kenneth Womack
Format Paperback
Page Count 656
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 1106g