The topic of the homes the Beatles lived in over the years has been a popular one over the years on social media and elsewhere online. As fans, seeing the land and building that the guys called home is something that is interesting, and is a topic that has been somewhat of a mystery. That is until now. The Cardinal has been working on books that thoroughly cover the larger homes of the Beatles.
His recently released book, Tittenhurst Park is especially interesting for Beatles fans because it is a home that was lived in by two different Beatles during two different decades (John and Ringo).
Volume one "History, Architecture and Gardens" is probably the most boring of all of the volumes for those who are just wanting to read about when a Beatle lived on the property. However, it is an essential part of the story as a whole because it lays the groundwork for what is to come later. The Cardinal writes this book in such a way that you are at Tittenhurt in the 1800's and learn about the amazing trees that were planted and why they are there when you see the land in the Imagine film in 1971. The drawings and photographs really help pull the story together. This just might not be a volume that Beatles fans will return to for future readings.
My favorite part (no surprises here) was part 2: "John Lennon and Yoko Ono" This part tells about the Beatles photo shoot in 1969 on the Tittenhurst Park land as well as when the Hare Krishna's stayed in one of the buildings at Tittenhurst Park. There is an amazing interview with one of the devotees about his time with the Krishna's at John's home and recording the record for Apple. Of course there is a lot of information about making the Imagine album. There is a lot of new and different information found in this book and I know that all John fans will really find it as fascinating as I did.
The last part, "Ringo Starr and the Sheikh" was really interesting because I knew very little about the time Ringo owned the property. Ringo lived in the home on and off during the 1980's and when he was not there, he rented the house and the studio to recording offices to use as a sort of "recording retreat." So the groups would stay in the bedrooms in the house and have meals in the kitchen and get to work down in the recording studio on their album. So many people recorded at this studio -- it will blow your mind! And there are endless interviews with them telling what it was like to record in "John Lennon's house." You have to read it to believe it!
I need to point out to you all that these books are intended for collectors. They are full of beautiful colored photographs and were expensive to print. The price of the books reflect the collectors aspect of the books. However, I think anyone that decides to go ahead and get the book (would make a great Christmas gift!) will not be disappointed. I sure learned a lot about Tittenhurst Park and the things that happened in there and you will as well.
There are a lot of choices for how to get this information in your hands. Here is the scoop:
Book #1
TITTENHURST PARK: DELUXE EDITION (Limited-time special includes a copy of the Pictorial History & Illustrated) ($300)
Hardcover (Case Laminate)
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654 pages
Over 1,300 images, including photos, floor plans, site plans, and artwork.
Limited Edition. 1,000 hand-signed, hand-numbered, and personalized upon request.
Book #2
TITTENHURST PARK: A PICTORIAL HISTORY ($60)
Hardcover (Case Laminate)
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100 pages
Photographs only
Limited Edition. 1,000 hand-signed, hand-numbered, and personalized upon request.
Book #3
TITTENHURST PARK: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY ($75)
Hardcover (Case Laminate)
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138 pages
Illustrations & Artwork only
Limited Edition. 1,000 hand-signed, hand-numbered, and personalized upon request.
Book #4
TITTENHURST PARK: HISTORY, GARDENS, AND ARCHITECTURE ($100)
Hardcover (Case Laminate)
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228 pages
Limited Edition. 2,500 hand-signed, hand-numbered, and personalized upon request.
Book #5
TITTENHURST PARK: JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO ($100)
Hardcover (Case Laminate)
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172 pages
Limited Edition. 2,500 hand-signed, hand-numbered, and personalized upon request.
Book #6
TITTENHURST PARK: RINGO STARR & THE SHEIKH ($100)
Hardcover (Case Laminate)
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254 pages
Limited Edition. 2,500 hand-signed, hand-numbered, and personalized upon request.
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