Visualizing The Beatles
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A WHOLE NEW WAY OF LOOKING AT THE BEATLES
From the very beginning, the Beatles rocked the world. Their sound, their look, their songwriting, their live performances . . . everything they touched became part of their lore?part of the story of the greatest pop band in the history of the world. And while the story of the lads from Liverpool might now feel familiar, in Visualizing the Beatles John Pring and Rob Thomas capture their music and magic in a unique and imaginative way, driven by stunning graphics.
In-demand graphic artists?with corporate clients like Google, Yahoo!, and Discover?and lifelong students of the Beatles, John Pring and Rob Thomas deliver a full-color, data-driven collection of infographics, maps, charts, and graphs that tell the story of this beloved band, album by album. With information on what instruments were used, who wrote what songs, the inspiration behind many of the Beatles' most iconic songs, and timelines that place their pivotal moments in the context of history and popular culture, Visualizing the Beatles is a treat for both devoted fans and a primer for new ones.
A beautiful and captivating combination of data and artwork, Visualizing the Beatles is a comprehensive history delivered in a truly fresh way.
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John Pring and Rob Thomas are information designers and founders of Designbysoap Ltd., where they create stunning infographics for organizations as diverse as Google, the Bank of England, Discover, Yahoo!, and the United Nations. They live in Hereford, England.
