Olivia Harrison
2011
I was lucky enough to
receive this book a scant few days before all the twittering and
Facebookin' of everyone I didn't know was gearing up this past week to
watch the doc on HBO. I thought to myself it was awesomely peculiar that
I can't afford HBO but I had in my hands this incredibly beautiful
edition that is overflowing with photos from George Harrison himself (or
his camera) that I couldn't believe existed. There are ten pages alone
that show the height of Beatlemania from his point of view that the Scorsese
version barely (or really cannot) show in the film. Included here are the rare
pictures, notes, letters, lyrics and quotes that not only enhance the
man's Art but give the fan a personal glimpse into his life. As for the
documentary, I came away moved by watching Ringo's recollection of
seeing him for the last time, or Dhani's explanation of schooling from
his father, or Olivia's harrowing account of the attack in '99 which the
book doesn't touch on at all. That's what makes this tome all the more
impressive. My favorite aspects of the film aren't even mentioned in the
book and I could not miss them any less.
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| George, late 1940's |
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| George and Roy Orbison backstage in England, 1963 |
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| Three of The Beatles at the Isle of Wight Festival, 1969. George's photo of Dylan from that night. |
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| George's notes for the Concert for Bangladesh, 1971 |
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| Harrison family portrait, 1997 |
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