George Harrison: Living in the Material World

Anything about the Beatles is sure to please. The pictures included here make it a five star buy.

... I'd like to comment on the portions of this book that were especially thrilling to me. As the others have said, it's beyond beautiful - the content, the production, the overall design - it's all stunning. I loved seeing so many photographs taken by George, starting WAY back when. Seeing the other Beatles through his lens allows me to forget long-told stories of friction & animousity between the men, and focus on what had to be extraordinarily strong and loving relationships between the members of the Beatles that (I choose to believe) lasted a lifetime.But the sections of the book that have me slowing down and absorbing everything shown and written are: 1) the extensive look at George Harrison's remarkable relationship with Ravi Shankar; 2) photos of the first years rescuing Friar Park, clearly showing what a daunting task it was and paving the way for a true appreciation of George's dedication to "gardening"; and 3)photos and quotes from George's friends in the auto-racing world. I knew of his passion, but nothing of where his fascination with fast cars and love of the thrill of racing came from.With such a broad scope, it's inevitable that I was left wanting more and I PRAY that's where the documentary will show itself as a true companion piece to this book. Olivia Harrison has given her husband and his fans an incredibly generous gift: a loving look at a MAN who lived an almost unbelievable life, literally, and lived it to the fullest - with passion, curiousity, enthusiasm and grace. I can't imagine anyone who considers themselves to be a fan of George Harrison that WOULDN'T be thrilled with this book.

What immediately impressed me about this book was how beautful it is in quality and production. Just turning the pages to view the beautifully-reproduced photos was a delight. I so wish "Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs" had been done in this same quality paper and reproduction.This book is a treasure, and I thank Olivia & Dhani for giving us this loving look into George - a complex and incredible man. I especially enjoyed the many photographs taken by George - seeing life through his lens. My favorites were the double exposure self-portrait and those of the other FABS. I enjoyed the thoroughness of this book, the many early photographs, and the short, intimate, insightful thoughts of those close to George.If I have one complaint, and it is not specific to this book but to so many photo books, it is the design choice to have a photo on a 2-page spread and to place the subject right in the middle crevice between the 2 pages. I would rather see it smaller on 1 page with the subject perfectly viewable. But, again, that is a personal gripe I have with many books (including the Linda McCartney book), and certainly does not take away from enjoying George's book.I highly recommended this book for Beatles fans, and for anyone who wants a look at a fascinating man, without all the gossip and filler added. It would make a wonderful gift. Again, my compliments and thank you to the Harrison Family. I am really looking forward to the documentary!

This book, lovingly compiled by Olivia Harrison, is a wonderful tribute to George's life and career, and is a companion to the Martin Scorsese documentary on HBO (and on DVD/Blu-ray in Europe). It is full of rare photos and documents and tells the whole story of George Harrison, from his Liverpool childhood, to his years with The Beatles, to his solo career, to his time with The Traveling Wilburys, and also details his near-fatal stabbing in 1999, and his death from cancer in 2001. I was a little surprised that there was not more of Pattie Boyd Harrison Clapton in the book (perhaps she is in the movie).If you loved the book  Imagine: John Lennon  or the  Imagine DVD (Deluxe Edition) , you will love this book. If you have HBO, enjoy the Martin Scorsese documentary. I don't have cable, so I'll be looking forward to the DVD (which is scheduled for a spring 2012 release in the U.S.). I don't think there will be a soundtrack CD, although I understand that the deluxe Blu-ray/DVD combo package that was just issued in Europe has a bonus CD of unissued Harrisongs. Hopefully, we will get the same thing.George, you are missed, and you never got the credit you deserved, as either a Beatle or as a solo artist.

Excellent condition. Wonderful buy and Vendor!

This is the companion book to the Martin Scorsese documentary. Olivia Harrison has been very generous in putting together this lavish book. She has provided a huge number of personal photos of George in non-public settings: very early Harrison family photos, from his 1963 trip to the US, at Friar Park, in India. There are early photos from The Cavern and The Star Club and from Australia. There are copies of correspondence including a wonderful letter from John Lennon to Mrs. Harrison from Hamburg. It is a coffee table sized book that runs to nearly 400 pages. Everything is beautifully presented. This is a real treasure. The photos are stunning and thre are very few that have been seen before. This is an essential book for George fans and Beatle fans. It is amazing tha 48 years after the start of British Beatlemania that we could have this wealth of previously unseen, high quality material. Olivia Harrison has my heartfelt appreciation for sharing this with the fans. This is a real labor of love. Hundreds and hundreds of books have been published about The Beatles. This is one of the very best. Very highly recommended.

I loved the photographs of George, Olivia and Dhani and the handwritten plant markers but I wished it had more personal type things like these that let you see a little bit more of him as a family man. Photographs were wonderful. Still an excellent book!

Livro excelente para os fans.

Magnifique

No further comments. Also book was in very good state en quickly delivered.

Bon livre pour fan de George Harrison ,,,,pas fini de le lre encore ,,mais j'apprend bien des choses sur sa vie .

Porque en estos tiempos tan convulsos hace falta recurrir a los clásicos y Los Beatles y sus componentes tienen todavía mucho que enseñarnos.