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George Harrison: Living in the Material World Hardcover – 3 October 2011

by Olivia Harrison (Author)
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Drawing on George Harrison's personal archive of photographs, letters, diaries, and memorabilia, Olivia Harrison reveals the arc of his life, from his guitar-obsessed boyhood in Liverpool, to the astonishment of the Beatles years, to his days as an independent musician and bohemian squire. Here too is the record of Harrison's lifelong commitment to Indian music, and his adventures as a movie producer, Travelling Wilbury, and Formula One racing fan. This book is filled with stories and reminiscences from Harrison's friends, including Eric Clapton, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idol, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and many, many others. Among its previously unpublished riches are photographs by Harrison himself beginning in the mid-1960s. It is a rich tribute to a man who died far too young, but who touched the lives of millions.
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  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Abrams
  4. Publication date
    3 October 2011
  5. Dimensions
    24.13 x 3.18 x 27.94 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1419702203
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1419702204
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About the Author

Olivia Harrison is a producer and philanthropist. She has received a Grammy Award for her video of the 2002 Concert for George, which she organized to benefit the Material World Charitable Foundation in memory of her husband, George Harrison; and a UNICEF Spirit of Compassion Award in recognition of her family's assistance to the children of Bangladesh. Mark Holborn is a distinguished editor of illustrated books, who has worked with numerous photographers and artists, from Annie Leibovitz to Lucian Freud.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams; 1st edition (3 October 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419702203
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419702204
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.13 x 3.18 x 27.94 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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LAMT
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo atendimento. O livro veio perfeito!
Reviewed in Brazil on 27 February 2022
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Livro excelente para os fans.
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nathalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bel ouvrage !
Reviewed in France on 3 October 2022
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Magnifique
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Ikzelf
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is just fabulous
Reviewed in Germany on 9 March 2020
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No further comments. Also book was in very good state en quickly delivered.
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Mario Desrosiers
5.0 out of 5 stars Bon livre pour fan de George Harrison,,, ...
Reviewed in Canada on 13 January 2016
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Bon livre pour fan de George Harrison ,,,,pas fini de le lre encore ,,mais j'apprend bien des choses sur sa vie .
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Mkbaird
5.0 out of 5 stars Rather than repeating the other reviews ...
Reviewed in the United States on 29 September 2011
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... 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.
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