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With the Beatles is a four-color extravaganza from the Mal Evans archives, including sections from his never-before-published memoirs, his detailed (and humorously illustrated) diaries, and hundreds of unseen photographs he took during his time with the Beatles. It’s truly a goldmine of new insight into the most famous band in the world—from the man who knew them better than anyone.
Malcolm “Mal” Evans was an integral figure in the lives of the Beatles, acting as the band’s roadie, assistant, confidante and, above all else, their friend. Even after the band’s split, Evans remained close to each member as they ventured into solo careers. In 1975, Mal inked a deal with a publisher to author his memoirs. The typed manuscript he submitted remained in that publisher’s basement until it was discovered by a temp worker in 1988, who had been tasked with cleaning out a storage unit.
Along with the manuscript, the temp discovered an amazing collection of photographs and diaries. Instead of throwing them away as instructed, she sent a letter to Yoko Ono, who quickly responded, retrieving the materials and ensuring that they were returned to Mal’s family in England. Unfortunately, Mal had taken his life years prior in a showdown with the police.
Now, from the author who wrote the acclaimed Living the Beatles Legend, comes a visual celebration of the Mal Evans archives. Once thought lost forever, this Holy Grail for Beatles lovers everywhere is being shared for the first time, including the full text of Mal’s previously unpublished memoirs.