George Harrison: Behind The Locked Door

By Graeme Thomson

Behind The Locked Door is Graeme Thomson’s rich, insightful account of George Harrison’s extraordinary life and career.

As a Beatle, Harrison underwent a bewilderingly compressed early adulthood, buffeted by unprecedented levels of fame and success. After Beatlemania left him unsettled and unfulfilled his became a quest for deeper meaning which travelled far beyond the parameters of his former band and indeed music itself.

This elegant, in-depth biography tracks him assiduously through his many changes and conflicts, from schoolboy guitarist to global superstar, God seeker to independent film-maker, Formula One enthusiast to UNICEF Fundraiser, and marks the perennial struggle of a man attempting to walk a spiritual path lined with temptation.

Drawing on scores of new interviews with close friends and collaborators, rigorous research and critical insight, George Harrison: Behind The Locked Door is the ultimate account of the motives and varied achievements of an often misunderstood man. It is also an intimate character study, beautifully illustrating the eternal yin and tang of Harrison's nature; the definitive account of a compelling, contradictory life.

"A magisterial biography" Chicago Tribune

"Excellent" MOJO

"An insightful, rigorous and beautifully written atomisation of the youngest Beatle's life" The National

"Brings new colour and understanding to his story. A must for George fans" Hot Press

"Do we need another book on the Beatles? In this case, definitely" San Francisco Chronicle

Publication Date: 11.03.16
ISBN: 9781785582691
Extent: 464 pages
Format: Paperback

***Please note, if out of stock at our warehouse, this title can be purchased at all good high street and online booksellers***