This is the archive that documents the making of 1964’s A Hard Day’s Night, the first movie starring the Beatles, through the film producer’s private archive. With fast, sharp humor, and a brilliant Lennon-McCartney soundtrack, the black-and-white feature depicts the excitement and chaos of 36 hours in the life of the Fab Four. Hundreds of photographs—most never before published—capture the infectious energy of the stars and offer glimpses of The Beatles during unguarded, spontaneous moments on set and between takes. The archive is interspersed with dozens of rare ephemera that add historical context, including the production budget, ticket stubs, fan letters, movie posters and more—all reproduced in tip-in sections. With an essay and commentary by Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, and a foreword by the film’s director, Richard Lester. Hard bound, 283 pages. 11 1/4" H x 9 3/4" W.