{"product_id":"george-harrison-the-reluctant-beatle-paperback","title":"George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Norman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the premiere Beatles biographer--author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eJohn Lennon: The Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShout!: The Beatles in Their Generation\u003c\/i\u003e--a rare and \"absorbing biography\" (\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) of George Harrison, the most misunderstood and mysterious Beatle, based on decades-long research and unparalleled access to inside sources.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite being hailed as one of the best guitarists of his era, George Harrison, particularly in his early decades, battled feelings of inferiority. He was often the butt of jokes from his bandmates owing to his lower-class background and, typically, was allowed to contribute only one or two songs per Beatles album out of the dozens he wrote. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, Philip Norman examines Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions in this \"keen and lovely tribute\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review). Compared to songwriting luminaries John Lennon and Paul McCartney he was considered a minor talent, yet he composed such masterpieces as \"While My Guitar Gently Weeps\" and \"Here Comes the Sun,\" and his solo debut album \u003ci\u003eAll Things Must Pas\u003c\/i\u003es appears on many lists of the 100 best rock albums ever. Modern music critics place him in the pantheon of sixties guitar gods alongside Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, and Jimmy Page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHarrison railed against the material world yet wrote the first pop song complaining about income tax. He spent years lovingly restoring his Friar Park estate as a spiritual journey, but quickly mortgaged the property to help rescue a film project that would be widely banned as sacrilegious, \u003ci\u003eMonty Python's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eLife of Brian\u003c\/i\u003e. Harrison could be fiercely jealous, but not only did he stay friends with Eric Clapton when Clapton fell in love with Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd, the two men grew even closer after Clapton walked away with her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnprecedented in scope and filled with numerous color photos, this rich biography captures George Harrison at his most multi-faceted: devoted friend, loyal son, master guitar player, brilliant songwriter, cocaine addict, serial philanderer, global philanthropist, student of Indian mysticism, self-deprecating comedian, and, ultimately, iconic artist and man beloved by millions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilip Norman grew up on Ryde Pier, Isle of Wight. His bizarre childhood as the son of an unsuccessful seaside showman inspired his memoir \u003ci\u003eBabycham Night\u003c\/i\u003e. Norman went on to win the Young Writer of the Year Award contest organized by \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e (London), where he became a star interviewer, profiling celebrities ranging from Stevie Wonder to Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi. Norman's early career as a rock critic led to his first biography, \u003ci\u003eShout!\u003c\/i\u003e, which received critical acclaim and sold more than a million copies. He is the author of numerous highly praised works, including \u003ci\u003eJohn Lennon: The Life\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePaul McCartney: The Life\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSlowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eRave On: The Biography of Buddy Holly\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix\u003c\/i\u003e; and a memoir of his \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e years, \u003ci\u003eWe Danced on Our Desks\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44797555081318,"sku":"9781982195878","price":28.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/SBmC3bmjWo9781982195878.webp?v=1771206904","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/george-harrison-the-reluctant-beatle-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}