📘 Item Description

A fascinating piece of Japanese musicology! This is the "Dictionary of The Beatles" (ビートルズ事典), a comprehensive reference book authored by Toshikazu Katsuki and published in 1976.

This book is a deep-dive encyclopedia released during the first major wave of "post-breakup" nostalgia in Japan. It features meticulously researched entries on the band's history, discography, and the cultural phenomena surrounding John, Paul, George, and Ringo. For collectors of vintage Japanese literature, this serves as a high-quality record of how the Fab Four were analyzed and celebrated by Japanese scholars and fans in the mid-70s.

🎸 Artist Profile

The Beatles changed the world, and Japan was one of the first countries to treat their legacy with academic-level detail. Author Toshikazu Katsuki was a pioneer in Japanese Beatles research, providing fans with the facts and stories behind the music long before the internet era. Japanese "Beatlemania" publications from the 1970s are highly respected for their depth and unique local perspectives.

🎧 Sound Analysis

Sound Like: The definitive written history of the world's greatest band.
Recommendation: This is an essential reference for any collector who wants to see the 1970s Japanese perspective on the Beatles' legacy.

🔍 How to Experience

To see the era this book was written in, please search for [The Beatles - 1970s Anthology Documentary] on YouTube.

💿 Condition

Used - Good (Vintage). This is a 1976 edition and shows characteristic signs of its 50-year history. There is visible "Yake" (tanning/yellowing of the pages), minor shelf wear, small scratches, and light staining on the cover. However, the binding remains intact and the text is fully legible. Please refer to the photos to appreciate its authentic vintage patina.

📑 Product Details

* Title: Dictionary of the Beatles (ビートルズ事典)
* Author: Toshikazu Katsuki (香月利一)
* Publication Year: 1976
* Language: Japanese
* Country: Made in Japan