Paul McCartney is internationally recognized as an entertainer and humanitarian. His influence extends far beyond music, engaging in campaigns against landmines, seal hunting, and third-world debt. He is also an advocate for animal rights and vegetarianism, and a proponent of music education. McCartney's artistic journey is defined by innovation and an extensive catalog that resonates across genres and generations.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Washington Post Notable Book Excerpted in The New Yorker A work of unparalleled candor and splendorous beauty, The Lyrics celebrates the creative life and the musical genius of Paul McCartney through his most meaningful songs.
The book features 275 previously unseen photographs taken by Paul McCartney during the transformative period from late 1963 to early 1964, when The Beatles skyrocketed to international fame. Captured across six iconic cities—Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C., and Miami—these images provide a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in music history, showcasing the band's rise and the cultural impact they had during this explosive time.
Photographer and chef Mary McCartney combines her two passions into an irresistible dish, preparing some of her favorite food for friends and family, photographing them, and sharing 60 of her delicious recipes. Featuring amongst others Michelle Yeoh, David Hockney, Drew Barrymore, and Elvis Costello enjoying her nutritious food and convivial chat.
Paul McCartney is the world’s most famous musician and vegetarian. With his captivating appeal he wants to open our eyes and show us how we can join the fight against ever-increasing global warming. It all comes down to the consumption of meat. Each one of us can fight against climate change by altering his or her diet. Just one meat-free day per week would change the world: We can work it out. Passionately and with great knowledge the Ex-Beatle shows us his serious, political side.
Angus McBean transformed portrait photography in the 1930s, earning accolades from notable figures like Cecil Beaton and Lord Snowdon. Renowned as the leading theater photographer of his era, McBean stood out as one of the last British avant-garde studio photographers. His innovative approach and artistic vision significantly influenced the field, marking him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of portraiture.
In her exciting follow-up to LINDA'S KITCHEN, Linda McCartney sets out on a gastronomic journey to discover the very best vegetarian dishes of the world's major cuisines. With such a wide variety of produce now available in supermarkets, there is every opportunity to bring the flavours of the world into our own kitchens. From east to west, north to south, each country has its own distinctive ingredients and style of cooking, but they all have one thing in common - each produces delicious, healthy vegetarian dishes. The great European cookery traditions are surprisingly distinctive: Greece with its feta cheese and filo pastry, neighbouring Italy whose pizza and pasta have been adopted by the world and Spain where the cooking style is still strongly influenced by its Arabic past . The Far Eastern countries offers a wealth of vegetarian fare; the use of fresh ginger, coconut milk and exotic spice blends gives their cuisines a very distinct character. Linda's inspiring new collection contains over 200 innovative and simple meat-free recipes suitable for the newcomer to vegetarian cookery or established veggies looking to spice up their culinary repertoire!
"Join the McCartney family for a feast of nearly 100 sustainable, plant-based recipes to save the planet and nourish the soul, in this deeply personal cookbook from Paul, Mary, and Stella honoring their late wife and mother, Linda McCartney."--Amazon.com
Featuring over 30 iconic songs from Paul McCartney's 2013-2014 concert tour, this collection is designed for piano, voice, and guitar. The tour, which covered nearly 60 locations across multiple continents, includes classics such as "Hey Jude," "Live and Let Die," and "Band on the Run." This songbook is perfect for fans and musicians looking to recreate the magic of McCartney's live performances.
This authorized biography of Paul McCartney features exclusive interviews and access to his archives, detailing his life from becoming public at 21, the rise and fall of The Beatles, and the essence of Swinging London.