First, The Beatles Anthology was a three-part documentary that first aired on ITV in the U.K. and on ABC TV in the U.S. during Thanksgiving weekend in 1995, accompanied by an equal part audio set of CDs (1995 and 1996). Then came the book of the same name, published in 2000, that became an international bestseller.
Now, that book that tells the stories of The Beatles in their own words, is being reissued on the 25th anniversary of its first publication. The new edition, from Chronicle Books, arrives on October 14, 2025, in the U.S. (pre-order here) and on November 20 in the U.K. (pre-order here).
Official Description:
From their years growing up in Liverpool through their ride to fame to their ultimate breakup, here’s the inside story. Interwoven with The Beatles‘ own memories are the recollections of such associates as road manager Neil Aspinall, producer George Martin, and spokesman Derek Taylor. The Beatles Anthology is a once-in-a-lifetime volume: warm, frank, funny, poignant, and bold—just like the music that’s been a part of so many of our lives.
The Beatles Anthology is, for the first time, the story of The Beatles by The Beatles. Created with the full cooperation of Paul, George, Ringo, and Yoko Ono Lennon, it also includes the words of John, painstakingly compiled from sources worldwide.
The Beatles Anthology is, in effect, The Beatles autobiography.
The Beatles Anthology features over 1300 images, most previously unpublished. Paul, George, Ringo, and Yoko all opened their own archives just for this project, as did Apple, EMI, and others long associated with The Beatles, allowing the unprecedented release of photographs, documents, and other memorabilia from their homes and offices. The result is an extraordinary wealth of visual material brimming on each and every page.
