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‘Whiter Shade Of Pale’ - Most Played Song In 75 Years

‘Whiter Shade Of Pale’ - Most Played Song In 75 Years
14 Apr 2009: BBC Radio 2 and PPL have compiled a list of the top 75 songs most heard in the UK since 1934. The top hit was Procol Harem’s ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ and lead singer Gary Brooker said it was a ‘great and unsought honour’. In second place was Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ followed by the Everly... More »

A Day In The Life - 45 Years Ago Today

A Day In The Life - 45 Years Ago Today
19 Feb 2008: On February 19, 1963, photographer Michael Ward spent the day shooting photographs of a little-known group for Honey Magazine. With them he traipsed around the band's hometown of Liverpool scouting for good back drops for his photographs, before retreating to their manager's record shop to escape the cold, and then to... More »

A Day In The Life - The Exhibition

A Day In The Life - The Exhibition
11 Feb 2008: Genesis Publications is proud to announce an exhibition showing Michael Ward-s photographs of The Beatles as published for the first time in Genesis' first ever limited edition portfolio, A Day In The Life. Taken thirty-five years ago on February 19th 1963 the photographs follow the Fab Four through the streets of... More »

A Day In The Life Launches At Square One Gallery

A Day In The Life Launches At Square One Gallery
25 Feb 2008: Genesis' latest limited edition, A Day In The Life by Michael Ward, was officially launched on Thursday 19 February at Square One Gallery, London, 40 years to the day since his photographs of The Beatles were taken. On the night, Square One Gallery was packed with guests and press with Michael on... More »

A Day In The Life: 3 New Anniversary Prints

A Day In The Life: 3 New Anniversary Prints
12 Feb 2009: ~ UPDATE – 6th March; Sold Out ~ To mark 35 years in limited edition publishing, we are delighted to offer a new twist on The Beatles A DAY IN THE LIFE boxed set by Michael Ward, with the release of 3 more previously-unseen photographs, taken 19th February 1963. Michael Ward has generously... More »

A Garden For George - Online

A Garden For George - Online
12 Aug 2008: Following on from the success of the George Harrison-inspired garden at the 2008 Chelsea Flower Show (see here) a website taking you through the design, development and implementation of the installation has just been launched (www.georgeharrison.com/garden). Fans can review all the horticultural processes through a wealth of video clips, a vast... More »

About Genesis

About Genesis
Made in England, 1974 In the late 19th century, under the influence of William Morris, the private press flourished in Britain, creating books that were works of art in themselves. Similarly inspired, Genesis Publications was founded as an independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship. In an interview... More »

Adventurous Beatles Track Unearthed

Adventurous Beatles Track Unearthed
18 Nov 2008: Paul McCartney - 1967 Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed the existence of an unreleased Beatles track from 1967, one that many people believed was a myth until now. Sir Paul and George Harrison unearthed the track while they were researching the Beatles Anthology, but at the time it was considered too adventurous... More »

All Together Now – The Beatles

All Together Now – The Beatles
20 Oct 2008: All Together Now, a DVD documenting the creation of the theatrical phenomenon Love is released today (Oct 20th). It documents what went into producing the groundbreaking project, which brought together the creative genius of original Beatles music, the Cirque Du Soleil and producer Sir George Martin. From the first rehearsals to its... More »

Astrid At Mathew Street Festival

Astrid At Mathew Street Festival
28 Aug 2003: Thousands of Beatles fans congregated in Liverpool city centre last weekend for what was the biggest Mathew Street Festival ever.Astrid and JackieAmong the weekend's highlights was the attendance of Astrid Kirchherr, who was in Liverpool to talk about her new Genesis limited edition When We Was Fab. Beatles fans had the... More »

Astrid Kirchherr's Latest And Last Genesis Title

Astrid Kirchherr's Latest And Last Genesis Title
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Bbc Interviews Astrid Kirchherr

Bbc Interviews Astrid Kirchherr
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Bbc Radio Enthuses Over Postcards

Bbc Radio Enthuses Over Postcards
14 Jan 2004: Review More »

Beatles Anthology Wins Award

Beatles Anthology Wins Award
23 Mar 2001: The Beatles Anthology book, which was compiled, edited and prepared for press by Genesis Publications, was awarded the BCA Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards in London on 22 February. The awards, popularly known as the 'Nibbies', have been running since 1990 and express the book trade's... More »

Beatles Festival In Hamburg

Beatles Festival In Hamburg
10 Apr 2006: From 3 - 5 June, the Hamburg Museum is presenting a special exhibition of 'The Hamburg Sound - Beatles, Beat & Grosse Freiheit'. The event shows the genesis of Beat music in Hamburg as well as Sixties youth culture - featuring original artifacts, stagings, photos, films and, naturally, the sound of... More »

Beatles For Sale

Beatles For Sale
6 Aug 2008: A 30-minute tape of a Beatles recording session has sold for £9,800 at auction in the UK. The reel-to-reel recording was found in an attic and features The Beatles performing 10 songs, both their own and covers such as 'Honey Don't'. But the highlight is said to be their attempts to... More »

Beatles Get Back to Where They Belong

Beatles Get Back to Where They Belong
13 Jan 2012: Abbey Road Studio celebrates 80 years of recording as Beatles' Abbey Road album tops US vinyl charts. More »

Beatles Monument In Hamburg Not The Best

Beatles Monument In Hamburg Not The Best
12 Jul 2007: A monument dedicated to The Beatles, currently under construction in the German city of Hamburg, is causing controversy among music fans. The city that helped launch The Beatles to international fame is creating a steel tribute to the band rumoured to cost upwards of £300,000. The statue will represent the original band... More »

Billy Preston 1946-2006

Billy Preston 1946-2006
14 Jun 2006: Genesis subscribers may already know of Billy Preston's passing, 6th June 2006. At Genesis we would like to offer our condolences to all his many friends and family. Billy is known by many as 'the fifth Beatle', joining the band as he did for Let It Be, The White Album and Abbey... More »

Blinds And Shutters - Ready For Christmas!

Blinds And Shutters - Ready For Christmas!
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Brian Epstein's Management Contract For Sale

Brian Epstein's Management Contract For Sale
15 Aug 2008: The Beatles' original management contract with Brian Epstein goes under the hammer this September and is expected to sell for a massive £250,000. It was originally signed by the boys in January 1962, with the fathers of Paul and George endorsing the document because their sons were under 21 at the... More »

Californian Mag Hails Postcards As Exquisite

Californian Mag Hails Postcards As Exquisite
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Celebrated Photographer Michael Ward Dies

Celebrated Photographer Michael Ward Dies
20 Apr 2011: We're very sad to report that after a long struggle with emphysema, the photographer Michael Ward passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011. He enjoyed an award-winning career for the Sunday Times photographing everything from business news and beauty contests to wars and show business. Michael is survived by his fifth... More »

Cirque Du Soleil - 'Love'

Cirque Du Soleil - 'Love'
30 Jun 2006: Tonight, Friday 30th June, sees the Las Vegas premiere of the latest show by those purveyors of circus magic, Cirque du Soleil. Love opens at The Mirage and, for the first time ever, features the music of The Beatles as the soundtrack to a theatrical show. 'Love' is the result of a... More »

Cirque du Soleil announce Michael Jackson show

Cirque du Soleil announce Michael Jackson show
22 Apr 2010: The show will go on tour in late 2011, with a permanent Las Vegas production scheduled for 2012. "Fans will experience the excitement of a Michael Jackson concert," said the Montreal-based circus company. The production - to be co-funded by Cirque du Soleil and the Jackson estate - follows earlier shows featuring... More »

Collector's Top Mag Features Postcards

Collector's Top Mag Features Postcards
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Coming Soon, The Beatles: 'A Day In The Life'

Coming Soon, The Beatles: 'A Day In The Life'
22 Oct 2007: Everyone at the Genesis office was happy to play host to a visit from the extremely talented and ever-friendly photographer, Michael Ward. Michael has been busy checking proofs and signing pages for his forthcoming Beatles boxed set, to be entitled A Day In The Life. Keep a close eye on the Genesis web... More »

Company History

Company History
Made in England, 1974 In the late 19th century, under the influence of William Morris, the private press flourished in Britain, creating books that were works of art in themselves. Similarly inspired, Genesis Publications was founded as an independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship. In an interview... More »

Concert For George, Nyc Launch

Concert For George, Nyc Launch
12 Apr 2005: NYC On Saturday 9th April, the warmest, sunniest day of the year in New York, Olivia Harrision launched the Concert for George limited edition book. Olivia provided an entertaining question and answer session, with David Wilde as the witty interviewer. The event was held at the Barnes and Noble Union... More »

Drummer Misses Out on Beatles Audition

Drummer Misses Out on Beatles Audition
18 Oct 2011: A handwritten invitation from Paul McCartney offering an unidentified drummer the chance to audition for the Beatles has recently been found inside a reference book at a car boot sale in Liverpool. Dated August 12, 1960, the letter was sent just before Paul, John, George and Stuart, embarked on their first... More »

Early Beatles Exhibit, 1960-63

Early Beatles Exhibit, 1960-63
24 Mar 2011: At the recently opened Genesis House Gallery & Reading Rooms a new exhibition is opening to commemorate 50 years since The Beatles' first appearance at Liverpool's Cavern Club. The exhibit opens this Saturday 26th March. Visits are by appointment to view. To book an appointment click here. You can view some of... More »

Exile In New York Times, Forbes Magazine, And On Bbc Radio Scotland

Exile In New York Times, Forbes Magazine, And On Bbc Radio Scotland
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First Literary Festival For The Beatles Story, Liverpool

First Literary Festival For The Beatles Story, Liverpool
19 May 2008: Throughout May The Beatles Story, Liverpool's Beatles-themed visitor attraction on Albert Dock, is hosting its first festival of paperback writers. Celebrating the host of works that have chronicled all aspects of The Beatles' lives, the main attraction is a series of evenings 'in conversation' with some of the authors. Mark Lewisohn... More »

Forthcoming Books

Forthcoming Books
Inspired by the traditions of the private press, since 1974 Genesis Publications has created signed limited edition books on behalf of authors and artists ranging from The Beatles to Buckingham Palace. Every edition is unique and handmade, combining traditional bookmaking crafts with new artistic and technical discoveries. JUST ONE WORD... FACES A photographic... More »

Foxnews.com Praises Postcards From The Boys

Foxnews.com Praises Postcards From The Boys
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Frank Herrmann's 'Unseen Beatles' Exhibition at Leinster Gallery, Dublin

Frank Herrmann's 'Unseen Beatles' Exhibition at Leinster Gallery, Dublin
22 Nov 2007: Following on from the huge success of his earlier exhibition, Frank Herrmann is extending his show of images, Unseen Beatles, at the Leinster Gallery Dublin. Running until the 24th of November, we urge all those in the area to pop in and see these fantastic prints. Shown left: Ringo Starr and... More »

Ft Calls Postcards An 'objet D'art'

Ft Calls Postcards An 'objet D'art'
1 Mar 2004: Review More »

Genesis At International Beatles Week

Genesis At International Beatles Week
22 Aug 2005: Book Fair More »

Genesis Publications 30th Anniversary Exhibition In London

Genesis Publications 30th Anniversary Exhibition In London
29 Apr 2004: Exhibition More »

Genesis, 'cartier Of The Publishing World'

Genesis, 'cartier Of The Publishing World'
6 May 2004: Reviews More »

George Martin Inducted Into The UK Music Hall Of Fame

George Martin Inducted Into The UK Music Hall Of Fame
17 Nov 2006: The UK Music Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 to give suitable honour to musicians for their lifetime of achievement in the music industry. Now George Martin has joined the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Queen. On his induction yesterday George had this to say: 'I think the... More »

George Receives Star Treatment

George Receives Star Treatment
22 Jun 2007: It was announced today that there would be a star put on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame for George Harrison. Recipients are those that meet the stringent requirements of longevity and accomplishment in their field along with their philanthropic endeavours. He will be joining fellow Beatle John Lennon as well as The... More »

German Broadcaster Celebrates Postcards

German Broadcaster Celebrates Postcards
6 Apr 2004: Review More »

Get Back - Subscriber Offer

Get Back - Subscriber Offer
26 Jan 2009: The Beatles story, although synonymous with Liverpool, began in Germany as young men earning just £15 a week in the clubs of Hamburg and ended forty years ago this week on top of the Apple corps building in Savile Row, London, performing for free. John: “I grew up in Hamburg, not Liverpool.” This... More »

Help! Now These Days Are Gone Exhibition

Help! Now These Days Are Gone Exhibition
24 Aug 2007: The National Conservation Centre, Liverpool, in collaboration with the University of Dundee is exhibiting a selection of the inimitable images left by photographer Michael Peto of The Beatles. In 2006, Genesis published the whole of this previously unseen archive in our limited edition book, Now These Days Are Gone. Never before shown... More »

Heroes+villains By David Steen

Heroes+villains By David Steen
24 Jan 2005: Our next project, to be published this Spring, is a limited edition book of 101 photographs by David Steen. HEROES+VILLAINS comprises fascinating portraits of key figures in music, art, literature, sport, cinema and politics and includes photographs of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Noel Coward, Bobby Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Charlie Chaplin... More »

Ireland's Sunday Indy Flags This Is Anfield As 'stunning'

Ireland's Sunday Indy Flags This Is Anfield As 'stunning'
6 May 2004: In a warm and good-humoured review, Life Magazine, the Sunday Indy's weekend supplement has described This Is Anfield thus: 'it is as lavish and indulgent a book as you will ever see ... so stunningly presented that even the staunchest fans of Everton or Manchester United will be impressed...'Evan Fanning continues;... More »

It Was 40 Years Ago Today...

It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
13 Feb 2002: Anniversary More »

Itn Runs Two Separate Stories On The Exhibition

Itn Runs Two Separate Stories On The Exhibition
17 May 2004: Exhibition More »

John Lennon’s ‘A Day In The Life’ lyrics sell for $1.2 million

John Lennon’s ‘A Day In The Life’ lyrics sell for $1.2 million
21 Jun 2010: Sotheby’s New York have sold a set of hand-written lyrics by John Lennon for $1.2 million (18th June 2010). It was the highest selling piece in the first part of their ‘Books and Manuscripts’ auction, nearly doubling the estimate. See Sotheby’s entire list of lots from Sale N08646 here… The piece comprises... More »

Launch of Unseen Beatles Show

Launch of Unseen Beatles Show
31 Mar 2011: The Genesis House Gallery and Readings Rooms launched its latest exhibition showcasing unseen photographs of The Beatles taken by Michael Ward on the day they achieved their first UK Number One single, alongside the complete HAMBURG DAYS FINE ART PRINTS, reproductions of the paintings and sketches by Grammy-award winning visual artist... More »

Liverpool Papers Greet Postcards From The Boys

Liverpool Papers Greet Postcards From The Boys
9 Jan 2004: Review More »

Living In The Material World - London Premiere

Living In The Material World - London Premiere
4 Oct 2011: On Sunday, 2nd October, we were kindly invited to the London premiere of Martin Scorsese's documentary George Harrison: Living In The Material World, at the British Film Institute. The film is five years in the making and split into two feature-length parts. More »

Lost Interview Found - The Beatles 1964

Lost Interview Found - The Beatles 1964
1 Jul 2008: A nine-minute tape of the Fab Four recorded for Scottish Television in April 1964 has been recovered from a damp London garage. The band are interviewed for Roundup, a children's current affairs show, and gives an insight into the how Lennon and McCartney first met and how they wrote songs together. 'Sometimes... More »

Mania Days

Mania Days
23 Mar 2001: Regular Copies of MANIA DAYS are being despatched from our bookbinders this week. Deluxe copies will follow shortly. If you haven't yet ordered your copy of MANIA DAYS, please read about it here. More »

Mania Days On The Front Page

Mania Days On The Front Page
4 Sep 2001: MANIA DAYS graced the front-page of the Sunday Times magazine on 2nd September. Britain's biggest-selling Sunday broadsheet ran a full-page cover and a 7-page article inside featuring Curt Gunther's stunning photographs from the book. You can view the piece online at the Sunday Times website. Copies of the book are much... More »

Mania Days: Extract From A Book Review

Mania Days: Extract From A Book Review
31 Jul 2001: Andy Davis's review of MANIA DAYS published in Record Collector magazine issue no. 264 (August 2001) has left us pleased as punch. Copies of MANIA DAYS, which features Curt Gunther's photographs of The Beatles on their first big tour of North America in the late summer of 1964, are available here... More »

Michael Cooper Exhibition In London

Michael Cooper Exhibition In London
15 Sep 2003: As is documented in the highly-acclaimed Genesis edition, Blinds and Shutters, Michael Cooper counted as his closest friends the leading musicians (The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones), writers (Terry Southern, William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg) and artists (Andy Warhol, Peter Blake, David Hockney) of the Sixties scene. Because Cooper was known,... More »

Midlands Media Cover Nottingham Tfr Opening

Midlands Media Cover Nottingham Tfr Opening
16 Jun 2004: Exhibition More »

Mojo Beatles Special Tips Tfr

Mojo Beatles Special Tips Tfr
29 Apr 2004: Exhibition More »

Mojo Beatles Special Uses Two Genesis Books

Mojo Beatles Special Uses Two Genesis Books
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Mojo Describes Genesis As Leader In Its Field

Mojo Describes Genesis As Leader In Its Field
30 Mar 2004: Review/Competition More »

Mojo Recommends Postcards

Mojo Recommends Postcards
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Mr Fantasy

Mr Fantasy
'The arrival of Traffic's songs and the imagery of Jim Capaldi's lyrics brought us adventures and characters that vibrated through the psychedelic underground...' Robert Plant. This new Genesis edition with copies signed by Aninha Capaldi - and by your choice of legendary singer songwriters Robert Plant or Steve Winwood - celebrates... More »

New 'Dear Mr Fantasy' by Jim Capaldi

New 'Dear Mr Fantasy' by Jim Capaldi
5 Feb 2009: Jim Capaldi: "Nothing has changed or faded, I'm a part of it's a part of me - painted cool green and shaded." Genesis Publications are proud to announce the forthcoming signed limited edition - Dear Mr Fantasy, The Lyrics of Jim Capaldi (working title). Beautifully reproducing Capaldi's original hand-written lyrics, alongside rare... More »

New film made on life of Sid Bernstein

New film made on life of Sid Bernstein
30 Oct 2009: Now 91, Sid Bernstein was in many ways the original concert promoter, bringing ‘British Invasion’ bands The Beatles and the Rolling Stones to America. ‘I called Brian Epstein at home,’ he recalls, ‘and tried to sell him on the idea of the Beatles coming over. He said, “America is not playing... More »

New York Times Features Postcards

New York Times Features Postcards
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News Archive 2006

News Archive 2006
A vision of four new books is realised - The Beatles monograph Now These Days Are Gone; Jerry Schatzberg's tribute to Dylan's genius, Thin Wild Mercury; George Martin's Summer of Love and Mike McCartney's guest-edited Elvis & The Birth of Rock. More »

News Archive 2008

News Archive 2008
The year of Paul Weller's sell-out edition A Thousand Things. Also a rare 30th Anniversary edition of Rebel Music, and A Day In The Life that introduced the late Michael Ward's images of The Beatles. Moonage Daydream sold out as did Pleased To meet You, and then we announced the Storm... More »

Nme Devotes 8 Pages To Tfr

Nme Devotes 8 Pages To Tfr
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North East Hails Postcards

North East Hails Postcards
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Now These Days Are Gone Deluxe Sold Out

Now These Days Are Gone Deluxe Sold Out
22 Mar 2006: Bound in full red leather, with a set of three loose prints and signed by Richard Lester, the 350 Deluxe copies of Michael Peto's Now These Are Gone sold out in just three weeks. "The book is simply magnificent. From the the great new book smell to the binding, to the content.... More »

Observer Greets Postcards As 'a Good Investment'

Observer Greets Postcards As 'a Good Investment'
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Olivia Harrison Talks To La Times

Olivia Harrison Talks To La Times
11 Mar 2005: In advance of the LA launch of Concert for George at Taschen in Beverly Hills next week, Olivia Harrison talked to the Los Angeles Times about the book.Here now, she lives for GeorgeWidow Olivia Harrison's hands are full with the many projects started by the ex-Beatle.By Randy LewisTimes Staff WriterMarch 9,... More »

On this day, October 26th 1965....

On this day, October 26th 1965....
26 Oct 2009: On this day, 1965, The Beatles caused a stir when appointed as Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBEs). Up until then the honour had typically been reserved for those who had served in the armed forces, or notable civic leaders. Nevertheless, the band received the awards... More »

One Of Italy's Leading Quality Newspapers Devotes Four Pages To Postcards

One Of Italy's Leading Quality Newspapers Devotes Four Pages To Postcards
29 Dec 2003: Reviews More »

Peto's Beatles: Book & Show Launch

Peto's Beatles: Book & Show Launch
1 Feb 2006: Thursday 26th Jan saw the launch of Now These Days Are Gone, a collection of unseen photographs of The Beatles, taken during the making of 'Help!' The University of Dundee are custodians of the fascinating collection of some 500 previously unpublished images by renowned photojournalist, Michael Peto. Genesis is honoured to... More »

Playback Details On Site Now

Playback Details On Site Now
7 Oct 2002: Book Launch More »

Playback Launch A Huge Success

Playback Launch A Huge Success
23 Oct 2002: Launch, Video Clip More »

Postcards Has Sold Out

Postcards Has Sold Out
15 Nov 2004: Sold Out More »

Postcards 'will Delight Fab Four Connoisseurs' Says Sunday Times

Postcards 'will Delight Fab Four Connoisseurs' Says Sunday Times
5 Jan 2004: Article More »

Press Office

Press Office
Welcome to the Genesis Publications Press Office. Please find a selection of our most current news releases available to download below. Pleasecontact us for further information and images. 'The Faces unveil their first book with an exhibition of photos. And new paintings by Ronnie Wood October, 2011 Images: Photo1 and Photo2 copyright ©... More »

Produced by George Martin

Produced by George Martin
18 Apr 2011: George Martin is the subject of a new documentary, Produced by George Martin, to be shown this Easter Monday in the UK on BBC2 at 9pm. The program looks in depth at the man who gave The Beatles their first recording contract and at the genius behind the production of Sgt... More »

Q Magazine Calls Postcards 'a Charming Curio'

Q Magazine Calls Postcards 'a Charming Curio'
17 Mar 2004: Review More »

Ray Charles Yes Indeed! USA Tour

Ray Charles Yes Indeed! USA Tour
24 Mar 2009: We have news that a selection of photographs from YES INDEED! - exclusively published by Genesis - will be embarking across the USA as a touring exhibit. Commencing in Albany, Georgia, the exhibit starts out in Ray’s hometown on 20th June and will proceed to key museums across the USA, coming... More »

Record Collector Awards Postcards Five Stars

Record Collector Awards Postcards Five Stars
6 May 2004: Reviews More »

Record Collector Features Tfr

Record Collector Features Tfr
16 Jun 2004: Exhibition More »

Remembering legendary photographer Jim Marshall

Remembering legendary photographer Jim Marshall
25 Mar 2010: Born in Chicago in 1936, Jim Marshall was raised in San Francisco, where he began documenting the Beat scene while still in high school. His big break came in the 1950s after he bumped into John Coltrane, who needed a ride. The jazz legend later showed his gratitude by allowing Jim... More »

Ringo's Own Back Yard Features Postcards

Ringo's Own Back Yard Features Postcards
21 Jan 2004: Review More »

Sgt Pepper's Drum Sells For Over £500,000

Sgt Pepper's Drum Sells For Over £500,000
14 Jul 2008: The drum that takes centre stage on the cover of The Beatle's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, has been sold at auction for over £500,000. On a commission from the album sleeve's designer Sir Peter Blake, Joe Ephgrave, a fairground artist, painted the drum's skin in an imaginative circus... More »

Signed Sgt. Pepper Poster Sold

Signed Sgt. Pepper Poster Sold
30 Jun 2009: A poster advertising the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band and featuring all four Beatle’s signatures has been sold for a massive $52,500. It was produced by The Beatles Fan Club of Great Britain and was offered at a pop memorabilia auction held at Christies in New York. The Beatle’s producer George Martin... More »

Sir Paul Mccartney Announces Final Tour

Sir Paul Mccartney Announces Final Tour
11 Jun 2008: In 1966 The Beatles stopped touring. Forty years later Sir Paul McCartney is doing the same. This time McCartney is bowing out in style with an epic 100-date global tour that is sure to be a sell-out. Sir Paul has chosen to end his touring career to spend more time with his... More »

Sound And Vision For Cancer Research

Sound And Vision For Cancer Research
23 Feb 2006: Cancer Research UK is hosting an auction of rock photography, art and memorabilia at Abbey Road Studios on February 27. Many Genesis photographers and authors are involved, including Kate Simon, Mick Rock, Gered Mankowitz, Klaus Voormann, Storm Thorgerson and Sir George Martin. Genesis will be contributing a book to the auction.... More »

Staffan Olander

Staffan Olander
27 Nov 2003: Forthcoming More »

Support Charity By Listening To The Radio

Support Charity By Listening To The Radio
18 Jun 2003: Charity More »

The Art of Your Book

The Art of Your Book
Above [L-R]: Ringo Starr at the launch of California Dreaming; bookbinding in Milan; George Harrison's I Me Mine; read more about Genesis' history 'Books that will both appreciate and be appreciated' - The Washington Post Inspired by the traditions of the private press, since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition... More »

The Bbc Devotes Six Pages To Genesis Exhibition On Its Website

The Bbc Devotes Six Pages To Genesis Exhibition On Its Website
10 May 2004: Exhibition More »

The Beatles - 'All Together Now' And 'Concert For George' - Special Screenings

The Beatles - 'All Together Now' And 'Concert For George' - Special Screenings
30 May 2008: The Liverpool Culture Company will present the UK premiere of the documentary 'All Together Now' tonight (Friday 30th) followed with a special screening of 'Concert For George' tomorrow (Saturday 31st) at the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT) as part of the ongoing celebrations in Liverpool as European Capital of... More »

The Beatles Anthology, Mania Days And A Time To Live

The Beatles Anthology, Mania Days And A Time To Live
4 May 2001: I am afraid that I have some disappointing news. There is not going to be a limited edition of The Beatles Anthology book after all. Any decision by The Beatles has to be unanimous to proceed and although there was a majority vote for the limited edition this was not sufficient. Naturally,... More »

The Beatles at The University of Surrey

The Beatles at The University of Surrey
10 Oct 2011: The University of Surrey's Lewis Elton Gallery is hosting a private viewing this evening of Michael Ward and Klaus Voormann's Beatles photography and artwork, before being officially opened to the public from the 11th of October. A DAY IN THE LIFE and HAMBURG DAYS are on display as part of the... More »

The Beatles Re-mastered and Re-released

The Beatles Re-mastered and Re-released
9 Sep 2009: All of The Beatles’ studio albums are re-released today in a variety of formats, including a boxed set of the mono recordings which feature gatefold sleeves replicated from the original vinyl artwork. More »

The Cavern Club Celebrate 50 Years of The Beatles

The Cavern Club Celebrate 50 Years of The Beatles
9 Feb 2011: Fifty years ago today, 9th February 1961, The Beatles played their first gig at what is now one of the most famous clubs in the world, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, UK. It was a non-advertised début at a lunchtime slot and their fee was just £5 (which is approximately £85... More »

The guitars of 'A Day In The Life'

The guitars of 'A Day In The Life'
15 Oct 2009: Alan Rogan, a renowned guitar technician who over the years has worked with the likes of Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, George Harrison, Joe Walsh and Pete Townshend was first introduced to Genesis books by George Harrison. Among his collection of Genesis titles is No. 11 of I ME MINE. We asked... More »

The Legendary Jerry Lieber Dies

The Legendary Jerry Lieber Dies
23 Aug 2011: Jerry Lieber, who wrote a string of Elvis's classic songs and continued to produce hits for a range of artists over the proceeding years, has died aged 78. He first found fame with a reworking of the rhythm and blues single by Willie Mae 'Big Mamma' Thornton Hound Dog, which Elvis... More »

Thirty Flight Rock Featured In Conran Mag

Thirty Flight Rock Featured In Conran Mag
29 Apr 2004: Exhibition More »

Tony Sheridan - And The Beatles In Germany

Tony Sheridan - And The Beatles In Germany
30 Jul 2002: Interview More »

Two Days In The Life: The Beatles

Two Days In The Life: The Beatles
23 May 2008: This June, Genesis author Michael Ward joins fellow photographer Tom Murray at the newly opened Idea Generation Gallery, London, to exhibit their rare photographs of The Beatles. Two Days In The Life: The Beatles begins by transporting us to February 19th 1963 with Michael Ward's images following the mop-tops around Liverpool, ending... More »

Unseen Beatles - Frank Herrmann

Unseen Beatles - Frank Herrmann
7 Jun 2007: Friday 1st June was the 40th Anniversary of The Beatles' seminal album 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band'. This year Genesis Publications is celebrating the anniversary with the publication of 'Summer of Love', a highly sought-after limited edition that is personally signed by Sir George Martin. This wonderful, colourful edition invites... More »

Unseen Beatles Concert Footage Uncovered After 44 Years

Unseen Beatles Concert Footage Uncovered After 44 Years
4 Nov 2008: The Beatles - Mania Days What is believed to be the only recording of a Kansas City Beatles gig from 1964 has been rediscovered by a fan who had forgotten he filmed it. Despite stringent filming restrictions on the day, Drew Dimmel took his father’s new movie camera to the concert and... More »

Unseen Buddy Holly At Proud Gallery

Unseen Buddy Holly At Proud Gallery
13 Jan 2009: What is being called the ‘greatest collection of unseen Buddy Holly images ever compiled’ is to go on display later this month at Proud Central, London. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of Holly’s death. His career spanned just 18 months, yet his work is cited as revolutionising rock ‘n’ roll... More »

Usa Beatlemania 40th Anniversary

Usa Beatlemania 40th Anniversary
16 Feb 2004: Review More »

Welcome Goldmine Magazine Readers

Welcome Goldmine Magazine Readers
10 Jul 2008: Genesis publications are delighted to welcome readers of Goldmine Magazine who have come to read more about 'A Day In The Life'. This book and portfolio boxed set from Genesis features The Beatles on one cold yet momentous day in 1963 - the day John, Paul, George and Ringo find out... More »

When We Was Fab First Proofs

When We Was Fab First Proofs
6 May 2003: Forthcoming More »

When We Was Fab Update

When We Was Fab Update
18 Feb 2003: Forthcoming More »

When We Was Fab Update

When We Was Fab Update
1 Aug 2003: Following the successful launch of When We Was Fab at the Beatles Festival in Berlin last month, Astrid Kirchherr will be visiting Liverpool over the August bank holiday to sign and talk about the book. She is taking part in a three day festival which includes a Beatles convention. You will... More »

World Book Night 5th March 2011

World Book Night 5th March 2011
4 Mar 2011: A million books are to be given away across the UK tomorrow evening in a glorious celebration of literature and the written word. World Book Night kicks off tonight in Trafalgar Square, London, with a host of celebrities handing out free copies of their favourite books. The audience will be treated... More »

Yesterday For Montserrat

Yesterday For Montserrat
14 Jun 2001: Today, 36 years after the original recording at Abbey Road Studios of The Beatles' 'Yesterday', which became the most-recorded song in history, Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney are launching a charity auction of 500 signed lithographs of George Martin's original 1965 score. The aim of the auction, organised by Yahoo!,... More »

Your Books Signed By Mick Rock

Your Books Signed By Mick Rock
8 Sep 2011: Mick Rock took time out of his busy schedule earlier this week to personalise copies of KILLER QUEEN and PSYCHEDELIC RENEGADES for Genesis subscribers. Rock is currently in London working with an American script writer bringing his memories of the Seventies Glam Rock scene to life on stage. More »

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