About The Book

What is The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 about?
The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 contains the in-depth stories of all the wonderful, groundbreaking singles that The Beatles released from 1962 to the end of 1965.

How detailed is The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1?
This book is very detailed! The chapter on 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', for example, is over 40 pages in length. But although long, the various chapters are packed with interesting information. So hopefully they will be fun to read!

Do I need much prior knowledge to get the best out of the book?
The answer to that, being optimistic, is no! The aim of each chapter is to explain everything fully from start to finish, and in a readable and entertaining fashion. But the more familiar with the records that the reader is, the more they will get out of the discussion of them. It will also give readers a chance to re-evaluate some of the music in their collections, and maybe shine new light on some overlooked or forgotten gems.

Are there illustrations or photos in The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1?
Yes! At the start of each chapter!

Who wrote The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1?
The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 was written by Martin Orkin. He was a teenager in the 1960s and has always been a committed fan of the wonderful music of that era. His rather large record collection bears this out.

How many copies of The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 are available to buy?
The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 is available in an initial, privately published, print run of 850 glossy hardback copies. There are no firm plans at this stage for a further print run in either hard or softback. An electronic version is possible at a later date, depending on reaction to the book, and demand for it.

When will The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 be available and when will copies be sent out?
Copies are available now!Copies are available now. Paid for copies willbe sent out as soon as possible.