The Beatles in India
The Beatles in India by Paul Saltzman, published by Insight Editions on February 13, 2018, is a revised edition featuring 104 pages of intimate photography. This book captures the Beatles’ time in Rishikesh, India, in 1968, where they studied transcendental meditation and created music. The collection showcases unique images taken by Saltzman during their stay at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram, a period marked by creativity and tranquility, with no other photographers or press present.
Readers will find a rich narrative accompanying the photographs, detailing experiences such as the inspiration behind the song “Dear Prudence” and George Harrison’s first encounter with the sitar. This edition offers a unique exploration of the Beatles’ journey during a significant moment in their history, blending themes of music, celebrity, and art. The book serves as a visual and narrative tribute to one of the band’s most reflective periods, appealing to fans and photography enthusiasts alike.
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In 1968, the Beatles went to Rishikesh, India, studied transcendental meditation, and wrote music. These intimate photos are the only record of their time in this sacred retreat.
This new edition of The Beatles in India brings intimate images of the group, taken at an ashram in Rishikesh, India, to a wider audience than ever before. No photographers or press were allowed at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas, but the Beatles had no objection to fellow visitor Paul Saltzman freely snapping pictures during their time there. This unprecedented access resulted in an extensive collection of intimate photos of the world’s most beloved rock band during one of their most serene and productive periods, only two years before the official dissolution of the group.
Containing a wide-ranging narrative by Saltzman—about everything from the story of how “Dear Prudence” came to be to George Harrison’s description of the first time he picked up a sitar—this unique and exclusive exploration of one of the Beatles’ most tender and bittersweet periods is a must-have for all fans of the legendary rock group.
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