While there have been countless books and exhibitions dedicated to The Beatles over the years, there are few that can boast as much up close and personal access as Ringo Starr’s latest book ‘Photograph’. Unsurprisingly, the photo book (available now), comprises photographs taken by the legendary Beatles drummer and the rare shots are just as intimate and exciting as that might suggest. Get a sneak preview here…

1 Paul McCartney and [tour manager] Mal Evans Paul McCartney and [tour manager] Mal Evans:

George V Hotel, Paris, January 1964

2 John Lennon and Paul McCartney John Lennon and Paul McCartney:

Recording ‘Hey Bulldog’, Studio 3, Abbey Road Studios, February 11, 1968

3 Ringo Starr and George Harrison Ringo Starr and George Harrison:

Backstage at the Big Beat, Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, 1961

Advertisement 4 John Lennon John Lennon:

Miami, Florida, February 1964

5 Paul McCartney and John Lennon Paul McCartney and John Lennon:

New York, February 1964

6 John Lennon and Paul McCartney John Lennon and Paul McCartney:

Delhi, India, July 1966

7 George Harrison George Harrison:

USA, February 1964

Advertisement 8 Ringo Starr Ringo Starr:

Self portrait, 1970s

