Hunter Davies Books

Hunter Davies, the only ever authorized biographer of the group, brings together three eminent Beatles experts to compile an invaluable and essential guide. Divided into four sections—People, Songs, Places and Broadcast & Cinema—the book covers every element of the band’s history. Illustrated with material from Hunter's remarkable private collection of personal artifacts and memorabilia, this compendium is an beautiful, insightful and entertaining treasure for any Beatles fan.

Shows and describes the lake District, especially those areas surrounding Potter's home, near Sawrey, and looks at the aspects of rural life she encountered there

A lifetime of letters, collected for the first time, from the legendary musician and songwriter. John Lennon is one of the world's greatest-ever song writers, creator of 'Help!', 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', 'Imagine' and dozens more. Now, his letters have been collected and published, illuminating as never before the intimate side of a private genius. Hunter Davies, author of the only authorised biography of The Beatles, has tracked down almost three hundred of John's letters and postcards - to relations, friends, fans, strangers, lovers and even to the laundry. Some of the letters are tender, informative, funny, angry and abusive, and some are simply heart-breaking. Many are illustrated with John's own drawings, doodles and jokes. Davies tells the story of each letter and together they form a compelling narrative, from Lennon's earliest surviving thank-you note, written when he was ten, to his last scribbled autograph given on 8 December 1980 - the day he was shot, aged forty.

A portrait of Hampstead Heath - a place rich not just in natural wonders but in history and monuments, emotions and memories, people and places.

The classic inside view of soccer. Hailed as probably the best book about soccer ever written, 'The Glory Game' gives a unique insight into the inner workings of a major-league soccer club. Author Hunter Davies was allowed unparalleled access to the inner sanctum of a top professional soccer team, the Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs), and his pen spared nothing and no one.

The classic that defines the band that defined an era now with 135 photographs and illustrations. In this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. As the only authorized biographer, Davies had full access to the group, as well as their help and encouragement. This updated edition addresses the changes in the lives of the Beatles: Paul's marriage, George's death, and their new books and records.

Originally stetching across the neck of England for over seventy miles, Hadrian's Wall is the most important Roman monument in Britain. Set in a wild, dramatic landscape, it is now a World Heritage Site, one of the wonders of the world, and stands as a reminder of the past glories of a mighty civilisation. Hunter Davies grew up at one end of the wall and was inevitably drawn to walk its length. His charming, part history, part guidebook and part personal experience, portrays the area and its inhabitants as they are today, and gives readers a taste of what life was like in this remote part of Britain 2000 years ago.

One of Britain's best-loved writers celebrates one of England's best-loved and loveliest regions, in well-chosen words and images.

A sequence of letters from Hunter Davies to his late wife Margaret Forster, chronicling the ups and downs of his life since her death – by turns confessional, gossipy, touching, funny and bittersweet.

Happy Old Me is a moving yet uplifting account of one year in Hunter Davies' life, navigating bereavement and finding hope in the future.

Doran, Amanda-Jane, Punchlines - 150 years of humorous writing in Punch. London, HarperCollins, 1991. 26cm. XII, 371 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes work by authors / comedians such as: John Bentjemen / Mary Dunn / Graham Greene / Melvyn bragg / Stevie Smith / William Boyd / Robert Graves / etc.

A heartfelt, elegiac and informative guide to the very best parks and green spaces the capital has to offer, from one of Britain's finest chroniclers and diarists.

Almost as soon as Gazza burst on to the scene at Newcastle United, the young Geordie was the centre of attention: Vinnie Jones's notorious ball-handling showed the lengths people would go to try to stop him. Then, with England on the verge of possibly reaching the World Cup final in 1990, came Gazza's tears - the moment that brought a whole new audience to the sport and helped set the football boom of the 1990s on its way. But then came a career-threatening injury, mental health problems, self-confessed alcoholism and family disputes, as life in the full glare of the media spotlight became too much. Now, at the end of his top-flight playing career, Gazza is ready to confront his demons. The result is quite simply the most remarkable footballing story you'll ever read: what it's like being Paul Gascoigne, in his own words.

A memoir from Hunter Davies, as he falls in love again in his 80s and chronicles the first year of living with his new girlfriend in their cottage on the Isle of Wight.

Poignant, and very personal childhood memoir of growing up in Cumbria during the Second World War and into the 1950s.

A unique story, told in a unique way, by a truly unique and interesting personality. This follow up to Gazza's autobiography follows him through a tear in therapy, detailing the serious issues that have dogged his life.

Recession, depression, stagflation, deflation — no matter what you call it, it’s not a new thing. Throughout history, economic downturns have forced people to economize, often in what, to modern sensibilities, are mighty peculiar ways. This book looks back at a hundred years of belt-tightening tips from books, magazines, government agencies, and assorted do-gooders. Some of the hints and advice are mystifying, but all are part of social history, and many are as useful today as they were in granny’s day.

Jest tylko jedna książka prawdziwie opisująca Beatlesów. Właśnie trzymasz ją w dłoni.W latach 1967-1968 Hunter Davies spędził osiemnaście miesięcy z Beatlesami, którzy wówczas definiowali gusta nowej generacji i tworzyli podstawy współczesnej muzyki popularnej. Jako ich jedyny autoryzowany... číst celé

Hunter Davies, Kolumnist der Sunday Times, schloss 1966 einen Exklusiv-Vertrag mit den Beatles. Er arbeitete in der Folge achtzehn Monate lang mit ihnen gemeinsam an dieser einzigen von ihnen selbst autorisierten Biografie, die weltweit zum Bestseller wurde. Eine Unmenge ist seither über die 'Fab-Four' geschrieben worden, doch das Buch von Hunter Davies bleibt die einzige offizielle Biografie und zeichnet bis ins kleinste Detail die Welt nach, in der sich die Beatles damals bewegten. Der Autor blieb im Freundeskreis aller Gruppenmitglieder, verkehrte in ihrem Umfeld und konnte so den Verlauf ihrer Solokarrieren und ihr Privatleben bis heute aus erster Hand dokumentieren.

Dopisy Johna Lennona. Z dopisů Johna Lennona sestavil a předmluvou opatřil Hunter Davies - skotský spisovatel, který má na svém kontě přes čtyřicet knih, včetně mnoha životopisů; například Williama Wordswortha, Kryštofa Kolumba nebo Roberta Luise Stevensona.