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Photograph
Ringo Starr reveals never-before-seen photographs and mementos from his archives, sharing memories of his childhood, The Beatles and beyond with original text, audio and video descriptions.
‘These are shots that no one else could have. I just loved taking pictures and I still do.’ – Ringo Starr
See Ringo growing up in Liverpool amidst the excitement of the emerging Merseybeat scene, as he remembers his time in hospital, his first car, drum-kits, girls and bands on his ‘road of happy drumming’. Ringo’s lens captures his Beatles bandmates in pensive and playful moments, portraying them from the point of view of an insider, friend and skilled photographer. From Pwllheli to Delhi, obscurity to superstardom, his travels are recounted with honesty and hilarity.
The multi-touch edition allows readers to pick up, play with and zoom in on Ringo’s photographs as they scroll through his memories. Photograph features 69 audio stories and 11 exclusive videos, with music, animation and new interviews from Ringo Starr. Ringo’s first multimedia edition is a must-have for fans of The Beatles and anyone passionate about modern music.
‘These are shots that no one else could have. I just loved taking pictures and I still do.’ – Ringo Starr
See Ringo growing up in Liverpool amidst the excitement of the emerging Merseybeat scene, as he remembers his time in hospital, his first car, drum-kits, girls and bands on his ‘road of happy drumming’. Ringo’s lens captures his Beatles bandmates in pensive and playful moments, portraying them from the point of view of an insider, friend and skilled photographer. From Pwllheli to Delhi, obscurity to superstardom, his travels are recounted with honesty and hilarity.
The multi-touch edition allows readers to pick up, play with and zoom in on Ringo’s photographs as they scroll through his memories. Photograph features 69 audio stories and 11 exclusive videos, with music, animation and new interviews from Ringo Starr. Ringo’s first multimedia edition is a must-have for fans of The Beatles and anyone passionate about modern music.
149 pages, ebook
First published June 10, 2013
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Ringo Starr
36 books108 followersRichard Starkey, MBE, better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an Academy Award-winning English musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the drummer for The Beatles. He was the oldest member of the band, and the last to join the "Fab Four" line up. He now enjoys a successful solo career.
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September 21, 2015
This is a beautifully presented coffee table book of photographs from Ringo Starr’s personal collection. It is fair to say that you can really ‘hear’ Ringo’s voice in the comments about the photographs; which is a nice way of saying that there is not a great deal of detail. Comments such as, “That’s a very nice portrait of John Lennon, looking rather spiffy,” or “These are shots that no one else could have,” kind of sum up the majority of the description. Yes, there are short pieces of writing about some pictures, but the real joy here is in the actual photographs themselves.
These photographs divide into Ringo as a child (I found him easily enough in the picture of him at school – see whether you can do the same!), his adolescence, in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and then, of course, the Beatles. There are a few post-Beatles, but the bulk of this book takes us up to the mid-Sixties. Along the way are wonderful bits of memorabilia – such as letters from Brian Epstein and Rory Storm – and great glimpses of Beatlemania from the inside (pictures taken from hotel rooms, of fans leaning to get a glimpse of a Beatle and of Mal and Neil, who formed pretty much the core of their entourage during those touring years.
The book encompasses the early years; including filming, “A Hard Day’s Night,” and trips to Paris, Miami, India and Japan. and show the Beatles relaxed and at ease. If you are not a Beatles fan, this book probably will not mean much to you. If you are a fan, you will pore over every page. I particularly liked the photo’s of a young Richy and there are portraits of John and Paul in the studio that are easily as good as a professional photographer could have taken. A great glimpse into Ringo’s personal photographs and I am sure all fans thank him for sharing these with us.
These photographs divide into Ringo as a child (I found him easily enough in the picture of him at school – see whether you can do the same!), his adolescence, in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and then, of course, the Beatles. There are a few post-Beatles, but the bulk of this book takes us up to the mid-Sixties. Along the way are wonderful bits of memorabilia – such as letters from Brian Epstein and Rory Storm – and great glimpses of Beatlemania from the inside (pictures taken from hotel rooms, of fans leaning to get a glimpse of a Beatle and of Mal and Neil, who formed pretty much the core of their entourage during those touring years.
The book encompasses the early years; including filming, “A Hard Day’s Night,” and trips to Paris, Miami, India and Japan. and show the Beatles relaxed and at ease. If you are not a Beatles fan, this book probably will not mean much to you. If you are a fan, you will pore over every page. I particularly liked the photo’s of a young Richy and there are portraits of John and Paul in the studio that are easily as good as a professional photographer could have taken. A great glimpse into Ringo’s personal photographs and I am sure all fans thank him for sharing these with us.
May 26, 2022
Great photos of Richard Starkey from baby to modern day and a neat autobiographical history of him with people, places, and things as well as a wealth of photos of The Beatles and their entourage.
December 1, 2018
There is nothing profound about Photograph except that the life that it reflects is profound. Ringo selected these photos, and he provides commentary on each one of them. They are wonderful portraits of an incredible life filled with incredible people, friendships, music, and moments. I'm on a bit of a Beatles tear right now, and this one - without saying much, or without trying to analyze or recollect specific details, feels so poignant. The photos of John and George in particular are so meaningful now that they are gone. Those of John on vacation made me smile and made me feel emotional. These people were so special to so many people, and it's incredible that Ringo has opened up his archives and that he, as the Beatles always have been, is so open to sharing his life with his fans. And not for likes or shares or retweets or ad dollars, but for the pure joy of sharing and collectively saying, together with all who remember and all who wish they were there, "Wow - we created some amazing things during interesting times, didn't we?"
November 11, 2017
I'm pretty stingy with my 5-star ratings here at goodreads, but the opportunity for a Beatle fan to see photos by a Beatle and from a Beatle's private collection is amazing, especially when the Beatle is Ringo who said less and biographers seem to know less about than all the other Beatles. A great inside look at Ringo's life and career, I enjoyed every page!!!
January 25, 2014
Call me crazy, but I ordered the collector's edition from Genesis Publications because I'm a huge Beatles fan. I was not disappointed! The bookbinding is gorgeous and the entire packaging just beautiful. I've never owned a collector's book like this, but now I get it and I must admit -- I'm hooked. (Probably not good for my wallet)
Beside the book itself, the contents are really wonderful. There's not too much text, but that's not the point. The photographs give you a rare glimpse into Ringo's private life, starting with a baby picture and ending with his favorite All-Starr line-up. Of course, The Beatles photos were the definite highlights for me because they are really candid shots that other photographers tried to capture, but not the degree that Ringo did. Ringo was taking pictures of his friends and that's what you see. You also get insight into his personal life, taking pictures with his family.
The text is almost like having Ringo sitting next to you explaining each photo to you. It's really a nice book and I can imagine if the ebook is interactive, it's probably a lot of fun. I highly recommend this book in any form to Beatles fans (although, of course, the Genesis Publications hard edition is incredible).
Beside the book itself, the contents are really wonderful. There's not too much text, but that's not the point. The photographs give you a rare glimpse into Ringo's private life, starting with a baby picture and ending with his favorite All-Starr line-up. Of course, The Beatles photos were the definite highlights for me because they are really candid shots that other photographers tried to capture, but not the degree that Ringo did. Ringo was taking pictures of his friends and that's what you see. You also get insight into his personal life, taking pictures with his family.
The text is almost like having Ringo sitting next to you explaining each photo to you. It's really a nice book and I can imagine if the ebook is interactive, it's probably a lot of fun. I highly recommend this book in any form to Beatles fans (although, of course, the Genesis Publications hard edition is incredible).
October 3, 2015
Es como ver el álbum personal de alguien que conserva fotos de su infancia y de sus mejores amigos. Con la diferencia que esa persona es Ringo Starr y que nos enseña fotos de The Beatles que jamás hemos visto y otras imágenes de su vida familiar. Es una pequeña joya.
April 9, 2016
Fun bunch of photos for the Beatles completist. Many are snapshots quality. Heavy on nostalgia, light on the artsy-fartsy.
February 29, 2016
Photos by Ringo, nostalgic and enjoyable.
February 24, 2024
Seeing all these pictures of Ringo’s life was a pleasure. He shared his early life, life with The Beatles, and life after that. Learning a little about his experiences and how much he enjoyed them was fascinating. So many just think about The Beatles around the time they broke up, but it is great to remember that they were friends, and engaged in unique experiences that most can only imagine. It is wonderful that he shared these phots with the world.
September 24, 2017
Fascinating work. Ringo Starr's work is very simple...just a guy and his camera. But he's got some amazing shots. There are shots from his childhood, but Starr's photography really starts when his career got started, before the Beatles. There are a few of the Beatles, and then more of Starr outside his career, later in life. Beatles fan or not, music fan or not, this is a neat photo diary.
December 21, 2018
I saw Ringo Starr profiled on CBS Sunday Morning, talking about a new book of photographs. I didn't realize he had an old book of photographs aptly called Photograph. In the interview, Starr said he had been offered lots of money to write his memoir. He didn't want to do that. He has long been a photographer and was willing to share his story as seen through his photographs.
August 3, 2017
I love looking at someone's point of view through pictures. Sometimes that can tell a bigger story about someone that words. For me, this book is my two loves in one: Music and pictures. Awesome book, highly recommend.
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October 25, 2017
42 WORD REVIEW:
‘I just loved taking pictures and I still do,’ writes Ringo Starr; hence this big glossy book that pairs his photographs with skerricks of unpretentious memoir (primarily pre-Beatles and Beatlemania). As with the music, Ringo had the best seat in the house.
‘I just loved taking pictures and I still do,’ writes Ringo Starr; hence this big glossy book that pairs his photographs with skerricks of unpretentious memoir (primarily pre-Beatles and Beatlemania). As with the music, Ringo had the best seat in the house.
May 13, 2018
If drumming didn't work out for him, he could've become a photographer. He captured the beauty in moments where others wouldn't have even thought of remembering.
December 6, 2018
Back When He Was Fab!
September 4, 2019
What can I say? You won't find these photos anywhere.
As a fitting coda, "Photograph" came on my radio just as I finished up the book.
Perfect!
As a fitting coda, "Photograph" came on my radio just as I finished up the book.
Perfect!
December 31, 2022
This was great for what it was—a trip down Memory Lane with Ringo Starr, and a perfect read for Holiday Break.
July 5, 2020
Most of these photos were taken by the Beatles of each other while on tour in the early days of the band. Other portion are from Ringo's scrapbook. A few are professionally done. This is a self promotion book mostly.
March 3, 2017
Nice coffee table book of Ringo's personal photographs. Fun for Beatles fans. The photos have brief descriptions in Ringo's gentle, disarming voice. Lots of behind the scenes photos of Richy's time before, during, and after the Beatles. My favorites--early childhood photos in Liverpool and of his pre-Beatles groups, vacation shots of the band relaxing, and some great snaps of the group in Abbey Road studios. I'm not sure how a casual fan would like this book, but I really enjoyed it.
June 17, 2013
This is a glimpse of Ringo's personal scrapbook. Reading it, or rather experiencing it, is like sitting in Ringo's living room and going through his photo album with him. Turn the page and you get photos, a written description and audio of Ringo describing the picture as if he is sitting next to you. The non-Beatle photos were at least as enjoyable as those that were and they are what make this a very Ringo book.
Ringo was not my favorite Beatle. I started to really appreciate him when I realized, by reading the Beatles story, that they became the band we know and love when Ringo arrived to give them the beat. His drumming was the missing piece that turned them from good to great. Knowing that I am not unbiased will color any impressions I have of this book. That, and the fact that I like the adult, post-Beatle Ringo Starr.
As of this writing, it is only available through the IBookstore. It took several tries and quite a long time to download on my IPad (original IPad 1). Long to load in between readings. Cannot be read on ITunes on my PC. Nevertheless, a great purchase and I expect great things from the hardcover.
Ringo was not my favorite Beatle. I started to really appreciate him when I realized, by reading the Beatles story, that they became the band we know and love when Ringo arrived to give them the beat. His drumming was the missing piece that turned them from good to great. Knowing that I am not unbiased will color any impressions I have of this book. That, and the fact that I like the adult, post-Beatle Ringo Starr.
As of this writing, it is only available through the IBookstore. It took several tries and quite a long time to download on my IPad (original IPad 1). Long to load in between readings. Cannot be read on ITunes on my PC. Nevertheless, a great purchase and I expect great things from the hardcover.
April 28, 2016
Reading this book - and looking at all the photographs taken by and of Ringo Starr - was just like flipping through an old family album with your parents...you recognize some people but not others, and they provide a running commentary that is sometimes detailed, sometimes vague and generally brief. Ringo was just a guy with a camera who loved snapping pictures of life around him - and he just happened to be in the biggest band of all time! This book is definitely for hard-core Beatles fans as it does not detail really anything - you have to be familiar with the people and places and events to truly appreciate all of the photos.
December 19, 2016
I had never seen any of the Beatles--or ex-Beatles--in concert so when Ringo and his All-Star Band came to Southern California a couple of months ago, and with my own book, The Beatle Bump, coming out soon, I went to see him and his band. What a fantastic show they put on. I bought Photograph (also the title of one of his best songs), and have thoroughly enjoyed the amateur pictures and especially Ringo's comments about taking them and about the people in them, including himself. He's a genuinely likable person who wears his fame easily and, I think, really believes in peace and love. If you're a Beatles or Ringo fan and want a piece of rock 'n' roll history, buy this book.
May 16, 2016
Photograph is an invaluable coffee-table delight that hardcore fans of The Beatles (like me) definitely shouldn't miss. As one reviewer aptly described it, reading the book is like going through an old family album. You recognize a lot of the people, you also don't recognize a lot of them, and you get a fun commentary that can either be revealing or ambiguous. For the twenty minutes or so it takes to slowly go through the whole thing, you feel like you've stepped into another world.
March 5, 2016
What a perfect mix for me, part biography, part amazing photographs.
I love the way Ringo has provided commentary on the photos he has used, which lends itself to being biographical, without it being an in depth autobiography.
His selection of photos show the reader who Ringo Starr truly is, without the need for pages of words.
A unique and delicious read.
I love the way Ringo has provided commentary on the photos he has used, which lends itself to being biographical, without it being an in depth autobiography.
His selection of photos show the reader who Ringo Starr truly is, without the need for pages of words.
A unique and delicious read.
November 20, 2015
A joy to go through, lots of great pictures. The audio and video bits for each photo where Ringo talked a little about the story behind the pic, or a memory, were really cool. I only wish it was longer but I know they've got to leave something extra for the upcoming print version!
November 4, 2015
I loved this book and Ringo's insights into life as a Beatle. Great photos, good sense of humour. Amusingly I could hear Ringo's voice at times when reading the comments which is always a great sign of a good book
January 26, 2016
I did not order the rare, limited edition one (I wish i could have afforded that), but I did oreder the coffee table book.
Not a great deal of text but what is there is brilliant. I sincerely wish he would write his memoirs.
Fantastic photos, beautifully put together. Perfection
Not a great deal of text but what is there is brilliant. I sincerely wish he would write his memoirs.
Fantastic photos, beautifully put together. Perfection
August 28, 2019
A great collection of candid shots from Ringo's amazing life.
I discuss my experience seeing his 2019 show at Bethel Woods in this special episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/ep...
I discuss my experience seeing his 2019 show at Bethel Woods in this special episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/ep...
January 6, 2025
This was really fun! Seeing photos he’s taken that are not online anywhere that I can find. It’s cute. All the photos that he’s just randomly snapped since smartphones got DSLR quality cameras are random and silly.
January 19, 2025
I had intended to buy this book several years ago but it is well worth the wait. Bringing together two of my loves, photography and the Beatles it is an excellent autobiography of Ringo supported by photographs that really capture the times. One to revisit regularly I think.
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