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jahlapenos's review against another edition
2.0
The artwork was lovely. I'm intrigued. I want to read more about Mr. Epstein, but the presentation of the story here was very jumpy and disjointed even for a graphic novel. I wish Mr. Epstein had been presented a little less like Athena to the Beatles' Zeus.
sarahrigg's review against another edition
4.0
As far as I could tell, all three men who worked on this book are heterosexual, but they treated Epstein's sexual outsider status sensitively. I thought it was interesting what they chose to leave out (no mention of Pete Best) and what they included (Epstein's disconcerting encounter with Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker), but you can tell it was lovingly researched. Highly recommended.
You can see a sample page from it here: http://thefifthbeatle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FIFTHBPG043-044.jpg
You can see a sample page from it here: http://thefifthbeatle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FIFTHBPG043-044.jpg
shadownlite's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeously drawn and coloured. Interestingly told story. This graphic novel is definitely one for Beatles fans and fans of musical themed comics. I enjoyed every moment of this graphic novel and only wish it had been a little longer in story.
blkmymorris's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautiful. Andrew C. Robinson's watercolors vibrantly depict fantasy and stunningly capture real people. Vivek Tiwary's graphic novel focuses on Brian Epstein's homosexuality and his work behind the scenes as the Beatles manager. It mostly focuses on him and John rather than the Beatles as a whole, and that takes a back seat to his life as a closeted gay man in the 1960s. As much as I like Kyle Baker, his small section is strange detour. It did feel like the right choice to illustrate The Beatles in the Philippines. I did love Robinson's use of white and black space in the story telling to focus and frame important events and imagery. Seriously, I would love more time to focus on the art and how it interacts with the pacing of the graphic novel. The pages and panels of when Epstein meets with Colonel Parker is worth an essay of its own because of its composition and beautiful coloring.
snix's review against another edition
4.0
Great illustrations - a very clear look at how Brian Epstein was the key to the Beatles' success. A good intro that probably would make anyone want to read a longer biography.
ty_jarrus's review against another edition
4.0
“Mythology is better and more fondly remembered than history! So we create legends rather than recount truths.”
nina_chan01's review against another edition
4.0
My dad is a massive Beatles fan, so I knew a bit about Brian Epstein. It was a drop in the bucket when you consider the things he went thru while pushing the Beatles onto the world stage. This is such a vibrant and heartfelt telling of a man who had a vision and did all he could to bring it to life.
I do think the reader should have some basic knowledge of the Beatles ascent into stardom, but it would still have an impact either way.
The art is beyond gorgeous, but there were times when I had a hard time telling people apart. It's nothing major and it definitely doesn't take away from some of the amazing things that Robinson and Baker put on the page, but it annoyed me. Thus the one star demerit.
I do think the reader should have some basic knowledge of the Beatles ascent into stardom, but it would still have an impact either way.
The art is beyond gorgeous, but there were times when I had a hard time telling people apart. It's nothing major and it definitely doesn't take away from some of the amazing things that Robinson and Baker put on the page, but it annoyed me. Thus the one star demerit.