NEW BOOK PRESS RELEASE- "A DOSE OF ROCK 'N' ROLL" BY NANCY LEE ANDREWS-"A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll" by “Ringo Starr wasn't the first Beatle in my life – that place is held by John Lennon.” Thus begins the text about John Lennon by photographer Nancy Lee Andrews in her new book, A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll, a photographic essay about her life with Ringo Starr. Andrews met Ringo through Lennon who introduced them in May of 1974. The photographs, taken over a decade starting in 1970, are a personal journey through her life at the peak of pop culture history. The book is rich in photos of tender moments with Ringo, his loving relationship with his children, his playfulness and their travels around the world. Her years with the famous Beatle drummer brought Andrews and her highly original and perceptive camerawork into the world of some of the greatest rock and roll and pop icons of the time, along with the women who loved them. Among many others appearing in the images and text of the book, in addition to Ringo and the late, great John Lennon and George Harrison, are Keith Moon, Bernie Taupin, Arlo Guthrie, Hoyt Axton and Eric Clapton, to name a few.
A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll is being issued by Dalton Watson Fine Books www.daltonwatson.com in a limited edition of 2500. Priced at $69, it contains 292 pages, 207 color and 98 black and white photos, numbered and signed by Andrews, in a slipcase. A regular edition will be released in June, 2008 for $39. ISBN # 978-1-85443-235-3.
Nancy Lee Andrews grew up between Jersey City and Alabama. She has worked notably and successfully on both sides of the camera. As a Ford model, she posed for legendary fashion photographers Richard Avedon, Milton Greene, Burt Stern and Irving Penn. Over the years of modeling she became increasingly interested in how the camera “captured the moment.” Greene, realizing her potential, gave her a Nikon camera and some film and told her to “start shooting.” Under his guidance, and from that first roll of film, she was hooked.
According to Andrews, “Ringo Starr was also ardent about photography. It was a huge part of our life.” They collaborated on two album covers, Ringo the 4th and Bad Boy, as well as the advertising shoot for his “Ringo” special.
In her book, Andrews captures the moment in words as well as images. Here’s a brief sample, about a day in George Harrison’s house. “George looked at me and said, ' Nancy, I want to give you something.' He took out a bowl of Indian cabochon blood rubies and told me to take as many as I wanted and design something for myself. I was astounded and asked for paper and pencil and started sorting through the rubies. Some were small and others ranged to the size of quail eggs. As George strummed the guitar and chatted with Ringo, I feverishly drew a design and showed it to the boys. George smiled and looked at Ringo and said, 'Alright, I've given Nancy the stones, now you can give her the gold.’” Later, Ringo had a necklace made by Aspreys, the Queen of England's jewelers.
An exhibition of Andrews’s photo portraits of musicians from the 1970s selected from A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll will be on view, along with photos of John Lennon by May Pang, at the Rock Star Gallery in Scottsdale, Ariz. on April 12, 2008; The Ingleside Inn and Melvyn's in Palm Springs, Calif. on April 13-14, 2008; June Kelly Gallery in SoHo, New York from June 11 to 14, 2008 and at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville from July 13 to August 31, 2008. A national gallery and museum tour is being planned.
CAVERN CLUB BRICK FRAGMENT FRAMED PHOTO DISPLAY 2-Very nice 9 1/2"x11 1/2" wood frame that can be mounted on a wall or on a table/shelf. Unique display with an officially licensed, Apple Corp, postcard (showing the Beatles playing in the Cavern Club) to the center with 4 heads to 3 sides. The faces, of all of the heads, are covered with particles of real Cavern Club brick as is the "Cavern Club" lettering at the bottom! A total of 291 bricks were salvaged and sold by Cavern City Tour Ltd. Your fragments of brick came from one of those 291 bricks! A copy of the CC Tour COA will be provided. This is a classy looking display. $100.00
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SET OF 4 BEATLES REMCO HARD BODY DOLLS SET #1-Complete, original, 1964 set of the Remco dolls. They are in excellent condition with minor wear to the instruments. All instruments are present and original. All dolls have a full head of hair. This is the HARD body style. Nice set. $600.00
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MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR BUS SEAT COVER FRAGMENT DISPLAY-Unique, 5"x7", heavy ceramic, Vandor picture frame licensed by Apple Corps in 2001. In the picture area we have mounted an actual piece of the Magical Mystery Tour bus seat cover. The previous owner of the bus (BeatleCity) issued swatches of material in 1985. This section is from #000530 of that limited edition offering. This display comes with a laminated COA card on the seat cover material. I only have 3 of these. Exact piece of material you will receive varies from display to display, but all will be of equal size. $65.00
PICTURES- Front Interior View , Closeup Seat Cover Piece
ST. PETER'S CHURCH HALL WOOD STAGE WALL DISPLAY + CD-A wonderful and unique 3"x 4", 1/4" thick clear plastic holder with colorful graphics and an actual piece of wood from the Woolton St. Peters Hall stage where John Lennon Met Paul McCartney on 6 July, 1957. This display also containes a heavy guage black guitar pick with gold foil lettering "John & Paul 6 July 1957." This stage side wall section of the Hall of St. Peters Church was recovered during a 2002 renovation. You will also receive a custom cd single "When John Met Paul" written by Gary Murtha and performed by David Fox that tells the story of that special meeting. $20.00
PICTURES- Full Interior View , Full View + CD
CAVERN CLUB BRICK FRAGMENTS DISPLAY-Easy to see and easy to store. Mounted in a clear, 3"x4", acid free, poly/plastic case with colorful graphics and an area of real attached Cavern Club brick dust/fragments. A total of 291 bricks were salvaged and sold by Cavern City Tour Ltd. Your fragments of brick came from one of those 291 bricks! This comes with a display stand and a laminated COA on the Cavern Club brick fragments. $10.00
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9 BEATLES GUM BALL MACHINE BUTTONS WITH PAPER INSERT-Complete set of 9 different 7/8 inch buttons marked © SELTAEB 1964 GREEN DUCK CO. CHICAGO MADE IN USA. This set of buttons comes with the colorful printed paper insert that was placed inside of the gum machines. Some edge nipping as can be seen. Both the buttons and insert are 100% original items. $95
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GEORGE HARRISON AND DEREK TAYLOR SIGNED FIFTY YEARS ADRIFT BOOK- Considered by many to be the best Beatles book ever published, this long out-of-print, 1984 book "FIFTY YEARS ADRIFT" by Derek Taylor is a must have for Beatles collectors. Derek Taylor's colorful autobiography, packed with glorious pieces of memorabilia from his early days as a journalist, to his term as Beatles publicist and great friend and beyond. Written by Derek Taylor and edited and annotated by George Harrison, it is a lasting testament to the genius, wit and insight of two great men. 2,000 copies were made in brown half-leather and each one is autographed by George Harrison, Derek Taylor and by ex-Bonzo Dog member Larry Smith, who created the end papers. This was a limited edition of just 2,000 copies with this one being the low number 190. $3,250
PICTURES- Exterior View, Derek Taylor Signature, George Harrison Signature, Hand Numbered
PETE BEST SIGNED "THE PETE BEST BAND LIVE AT THE ADELPHI" CD -Out of print Live In Liverpool 1988 Spash Records cd. Tracks include Slow Down, Be My Baby, When You Walk In The Room, Some Other Guy, Mr Moonlight, I Hear You Knocking, When A Man Loves A Woman, Keep On Running, Rock And Roll Music, Rockin Robin / Rip It Up Medley, Lucille And Great Balls Of Fire. Pete Best has signed on the inside cd booklet with a black fine point felt tip pen with "Best Wishes Pete Best." It was signed in 2005 and comes with a GDM Enterprises lifetime guarantee COA. $95
PICTURES- Full View , Signature Closeup
STRAWBERRY WALRUS COFFEE CUP-Almond colored mug with black Strawberry Walrus image to each side with "You Say You Want A Revolution" and a Peace symbol with "Love" to the front. Have a cup of Walrus in the morning. This is heavy, but we will throw in free shipping to any USA address. $14.00
STRAWBERRY WALRUS MINIATURE GUITAR-A custom made, 9", wood, hand crafted, miniature guitar patterned after John Lennon's first electric guitar (Hofner Club 40). Hand lacquered finish with colorful graphics. Quality workmanship with exacting detail. This comes with a nice display stand. $18
PICTURE- Multi View , Closeup Body
STRAWBERRY WALRUS GUITAR PICKS-Red heavy guage guitar picks with gold foil lettering. You will receive 5 guitar picks. $8
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STRAWBERRY WALRUS CD SINGLE WITH GUITAR PICK-Red CDR with recording titled "Strawberry Walrus" by Gary Murtha (performed by David Dubowski). The CD contains both the full and instrumental versions of the song. Our "About Us" page has the song "Strawberry Walrus" as background music. The CD is stored in a yellow snap case and comes with a heavy guage, yellow, guitar pick with red "Strawberry Walrus" lettering. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $5
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STRAWBERRY WALRUS "TEDDY BOY" CD ALBUM-"Teddy Boy" is the first tribute album about Beatles John Lennon. "Teddy Boy" teams up veteran writer/producer Gary Murtha with performing artist David Fox. You not only get 20 great songs, you also get a history of John Lennon, family, travel, events, shows, and songs. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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STRAWBERRY WALRUS "MACCA" CD ALBUM-"Macca" is the first musical history album about Beatles and Wings band member Paul McCartney. "Macca" teams up veteran writer/producer Gary Murtha with performing artist David Fox. You not only get 20 great songs, you also get a history of Paul McCartney, his family, friends, bands, travels, events, shows, and songs. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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STRAWBERRY WALRUS MAGICAL FAB FOUR TOURS CD ALBUM-Didn't get to go to a Beatles concert? Here's your ticket to seventeen Beatles shows from their 1964-1966 American tours. Rockin 60's style songs. The first musical history album about the Beatles 1964-1966 American concert tours. Written and produced by Gary Murtha and performed by David Fox. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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STRAWBERRY WALRUS MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR CD ALBUM-Historic first musical history album about the Beatles, the Mersey scene, Hamburg scene, related people, places, and events. Written and produced by Gary Murtha and performed by David Fox. A great gift/tool for both children and adults to learn about the Beatles, the times, and the music scene. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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WALRUS BEAT CD ALBUM-"Walrus Beat" teams up veteran writer/producer/artist Gary Murtha with performing artist David Fox. Eleven songs (2 instrumental) take a groovy look at the 60's style of music with individual songs about each member of the fabulous Beatles. This is a beautiful blue CD-R disc. with custom color label. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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WALRUS DAYS CD ALBUM-Unique concept album in CD-R format with custom label. Twelve songs (4 instrumental) taking the listener back to the 60's and 70's. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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WALRUS CD ALBUM-Unique British Invasion, tribute style album in CD-R format with red cd and custom label. Fifteen songs (3 instrumental) taking the listener back to the 60's with songs about historic Beatles events and much more. You'll love this one folks. For more information please use the link below. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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MOON SHOT CD ALBUM-For those of you who appreciate a folk/pop style song album this cd is for you. Fourteen songs (3 instrumental) written by Strawberry Walrus creator Gary Murtha. For more information please use the link below. Support your local Walrus (me) and order a copy today. Price includes USA First Class shipping in a padded envelope. $12
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