Sgt. Pepper at Fifty: The Mood, the Look, the Sound, the Legacy of the Beatles' Great Masterpiece

by Mike McInnerney, Bill DeMain, Gillian G. Gaar

A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ mind-blowing landmark Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2017. Even after half a century, the Beatles’ groundbreaking work thrillingly evokes the sights, sounds, and mood of the sixties at their most joyously psychedelic and creative. Featuring contributions from leading authorities on the Beatles’ music, Sgt. Pepper at Fifty provides an in-depth critique of the album, by looking at the unique cultural circumstances that led to its creation; examining the rich assemblage of influences that informed its sound; exploring the landmark cover art, which continues to inspire debate and intrigue; and assessing the record’s enduring legacy as the pinnacle of British pop.
In addition to 225 photos and other images, the book includes memorabilia.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History, Biography

176 pages, Hardcover

Published June 1, 2017

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

2017 was the 50th anniversary of The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album out in June of 1967 and this book covers everything from naming each face on the cover to the times, fashion, climate, changes, and overall vibe before, during, and after the album's creation. Chock full of pictures the book is a wealth of groovy times and information!

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

an interesting book, with plenty of pictures I've never seen before. The content is somewhat uneven, surprisingly my favorite chapter was The Look. There is a decent amount of repetition, as well as some goofs (the celebrities in the Pepper cover are confusingly misnumbered), but even the most jaded Beatles fan is likely to learn something, or at least get some good music recommendations. (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown!)

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun look into a legendary album. I found some of the writing to be a little confusing and repetitive but it was interesting to learn about the culture/politics/influences of the time and about some of the people on the periphery of the album.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully visual book with a stunning cover and cool photos throughout that I hadn’t seen before. The history of that era was fascinating but my favorite section was on the sound and how the songs were created. Will always love The Beatles!

[David Melbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing indeed! Still love this album. . .

[Anne Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writing is uneven and at times confusing but I am fascinated by the Beatles and loved, love Sgt. Pepper.