The mania from the other side of the lens.

First US visit ’64 by Ringo Starr

So you’re 23 in a band on their first visit to America. For you the US is a mystical place. Hell it’s the birthplace of the music that makes your band relevant. Your band, BTW, is causing quit the commotion in the US. The media have described it as mania. Beatlemania.

First US Visit ’64 gives a peak at what it must have been like being Ringo in 1964.

You’ve probably heard about Ringo Starr’s new book Photograph, which features shots snapped by the Beatle along with PR pics and memorabilia that he found in both his and his mother’s collection. The signed Limited Editions of Photograph sold out fast, which is a bummer if you are one of the many fans who believes rare Beatles merch will turn in to the most valuable of all rock and roll memories. An open or unlimited edition of Ringo’s Photograph is available if you are a fan and not so concerned about eventually cashing in on your Beatlemania.

If you’re looking for something a little more special and signed by Ringo, the Photograph Portfolio offers limited edition prints of images featured in the book.

Each print is signed by Mr. Starkey with only 25 copies produced for the public.  Even at a hefty $2900 plus US, a majority of the portfolio has already sold out. Not surprising, these are all shots of band members.

At blog time, you could still get your hands on a photo of George and this shot called First US Visit. Now we’ve all seen pics of the Beatles and while photos taken by Ringo offer a unique perspective, the First US Visit photo of fans in a passing car is amazing. It’s a time capsule with loads of layers. It’s a unique perspective of Beatlemania from the lens of a Beatle. You can only imagine what was going through the young Brit’s head. Taken on the road, Ringo describes how, unable to walk around without getting mobbed, they saw much of America from the backseat.

Check out all of Ringo’s Photograph Portfolio at genesis-publications.com