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Got one for my guitar instructor. He deserves it after listening to me for the past year. He won't accept payment so it was the least I could do. Might have to get one myself after peeking before I gave it to him.

Here's a thread in another forum that one of the authors of Recording The Beatles is posting on. In this tread he mentions talking to Norman Smith.

http://recforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/m/188455/0/#msg_188455



"Norman Smith - it was great to talk with him, we think his work is REALLY under-appreciated, as you say. For their time, those early records are quite cutting edge - listen how lively and strong some of those tracks are. (I still say his "I'll Follow the Sun" may be the best-RECORDED Beatles track ever - listen to it now and see how beautiful and accurate it is.)

The EMI/Altec compressor - it is a monster. Wonderful machine. "

I just received my yesterday! I've only had a chance to glance through it but I can tell it definitely is comprehensive. I won't be able to read this on the train into work though without getting a hernia.

Just got mine! I only opened this huge book to leaf through it till I can dig in later....

I doubt I'll be taking this one to the beach! This sucker is HEAVY

Got mine yesterday. Number #742.
A total deal and steal for this book. Seems it should be more than $100. Worth every penny.

After the weekly funk jam I went home and sat down to read it for "15 minutes" which turned into two hours. And I've barely scratched the surface.

Yep, mine arrived yesterday. Had about 20 minutes between getting home from work to splitting to catch the shuttle to the Hollywood Bowl for Tom Petty's show. In that 20 minutes I read so many tidbits I was regaling my pals all evening with Beatles' recording trivia.

So far, a very good read! I love the techie side of recording!

I finally got mine yesterday, number 577! Its heavy and looks to be packed with info. I just started reading it, but it will take quite awhile to make it though it.

I got mine today! You guys were right about the heft! Mine was a pretty late order--I think early Aug.

Hi to everyone at the forum; especially Pete M (we have collaborated on some research things behind the scenes for years). And thanks - glad the book is receiving a good audience.

Someone had posted here some doubts that the book was worth $100. I hope some of the other postings here have indicated that it is worth that amount - those who have SEEN it understand. But I can see why it seems like a lot - if you haven't seen it.

Yes, Norman Smith was very involved with the book; he even gave us some of his own personal materials to use - which is clear if you read the book. He's a fun and charming guy and certainly made some amazing records; very cutting edge for the time at EMI. When you read the book, you'll see how much work he did, and some of the techniques he used far before the Beatles were known for being "tricky"...

This book sounds like a must have for Beatles' enthusiasts, Brian. Thanks for taking the time to post. I wish you every success with this publication which, by all accounts, you seem to be realizing.

Hi Brian, good to see you here man.

Brian, glad you took some time to post. The book is a magnificent piece of work!

Great to see you here, Brian. As I've mentioned before, your book is magnificent, well worth the price. It's also a surprisingly easy read, given the amount of information included.

Just a very impressive effort -- and can't wait for your next one!

Definitely worth $100.00 for die-hard Beatles fans and musician/recording engineers alike. Amazing stuff. And HEAVY!