{"product_id":"9780008551230","title":"Living the Beatles Legend: On the Road with the Fab Four – The Mal Evans Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e**MiCannes Award Music Book of the Year**\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles’ beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friend\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Malcolm ‘Mal’ Evans was an invaluable member of the Beatles’ inner circle. Serving as their long-time roadie, personal assistant and protector, he was a sometime lyricist, occasional performer and regular fixer at the height of the group’s fame and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Mal’s dedication to his beloved ‘boys’ and his own desire for stardom took its toll, leading to the dissolution of his marriage and his untimely death in January 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil now, Mal’s extraordinary life has remained shrouded in mystery. Drawing on hundreds of exclusive interviews and with full access to Mal’s unpublished archives – including his personal diaries, manuscripts and memorabilia – renowned Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack paints the first complete portrait of this complicated figure at the heart of the Beatles’ story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving the Beatles Legend\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating but ultimately tragic tale about life at the edges of superstardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving the Beatles Legend is not just an autobiography, but a historical non-fiction that takes you on a journey through the performing arts of the rock era. It's a deep dive into the life of an individual who was not just a musician, but a composer and a performer, showcasing the various styles that defined the Beatles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Allan Kozinn (The McCartney Legacy), Paul Mccartney (The Lyrics), Ilse Niccolini (How The Beatles Knew), and Mark Lewisohn (The Beatles).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Womack, Read by Kenneth Womack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888991129749,"sku":"9780008551230","price":52.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008551230_f6805bd2-4573-4ec9-ae2e-4855595cf73a.jpg?v=1776888220","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008551230","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}