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| Author | Hunter Davies |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | The Beatles |
| Genre | Authorised biography |
| Publisher | Heinemann (UK), McGraw-Hill (US) |
Publication date | 17 August 1968[1] |
| Media type | Hardback; later paperback |
The Beatles: The Authorised Biography is a book written by British author Hunter Davies and published by Heinemann in the UK in September 1968. It was written with the full cooperation of the Beatles and chronicles the band's career up until early 1968, two years before their break-up. It was the only authorised biography of the Beatles written during their career. Davies published revised editions of the book in 1978, 1982, 1985, 2002, 2009, and 2018.
- ^ Hunt, Chris, ed. (2003). "Timeline: August 12–30, 1968". Mojo Special Limited Edition: 1000 Days of Revolution (The Beatles' Final Years – Jan 1, 1968 to Sept 27, 1970). London: Emap. p. 39.