'I looked up to Stu, I depended on him to tell me the truth… Stu would tell me if something was good and I'd believe him.' – John Lennon
A book of many years dedicated research Stuart is created by some of those that were closest to Stuart Sutcliffe: his sister Pauline Sutcliffe, his fiancée Astrid Kirchherr, and his friends Cynthia Lennon, Jürgen Vollmer and Paul McCartney.
As such, Stuart is a deeply personal tribute to this talented artist who was a close friend of John Lennon and an original member of The Beatles. This lovingly designed signed edition begins with an account of Stuart's childhood and traces the development of his artistic talent, from his time at Prescot Grammar School through to his days as a student at The Liverpool College of Art.
'Includes color plates, private photos and personal letters, and a facsimile reproduction of an entire sketchbook from Hamburg.' – The Washington Post
A close friend and fellow art school student with John Lennon, Stuart Sutcliffe was invited to join The Beatles as bass player for a series of gigs in Hamburg in 1960. Stuart's passion for his art led him to leave the band and concentrate on his painting, staying on in Hamburg with fiancée, Astrid Kirchherr.
Stuart's close friendship with John Lennon and his deep love for Astrid Kirchherr are each explored more intimately than ever before.
Stuart is signed by the book's late authors, Pauline Sutcliffe and Kay Williams, and by photographer Astrid Kirchherr who provides an introduction to the work.
Deluxe | £375 |
A book of many years dedicated research Stuart is created by some of those that were closest to Stuart Sutcliffe: his sister Pauline Sutcliffe, his fiancée Astrid Kirchherr, and his friends Cynthia Lennon, Jürgen Vollmer and Paul McCartney.
Since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition books on behalf of authors and artists ranging from the Beatles to Buckingham Palace.
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