Beatles in Rishikesh

When the Beatles first incorporated an Indian string instrument called the sitar in the first notes of their classic song Norwegian Wood, they would forever change the sound & direction of pop music. They were beginning a love affair with Indian mysticism & music that would take them on a historic pilgrimage to the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The Beatles in Rishikesh is photographer Paul Saltzman's unique & beautiful record of his historic meeting with Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, & Starr at this special moment in their musical & personal lives. Because no professional photographers were allowed in the ashram. Saltzman has captured the only quality photographs of the band during this time period. Featuring 75 original, previously unpublished photographs as well as personal anecdotes of encounters with the hip & beautiful personalities of the 1960s who visited the ashram such as Mia Farrow, Donovan, & Mike Love of the Beach Boys, The Beatles in Rishikesh is an exclusive & intimate look at the world's most influential band. It is the perfect gift book for Beatles fans, pop music aficionados, & anyone fascinated by this historic moment in music.Saltzman, Paul is the author of 'Beatles in Rishikesh' with ISBN 9780670892617 and ISBN 0670892610.