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ElCicco #CBR6 Review #2: The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story; a graphic novel written by Vivek J. Tiwary, art by Andrew Robinson with Kyle Baker

January 4, 2014 by ElCicco Leave a Comment

This graphic novel, released in November 2013, focuses on Brian Epstein’s crucial role in developing and promoting the Beatles from 1961 until his death in 1967. Tiwary, a Wharton Business School graduate and a film/TV/theater producer, was drawn to Epstein’s story not just because of his own love of the Beatles’ music or because of Epstein’s drive and business brilliance in getting the Beatles to the top of the music industry, but also because of Epstein’s personal demons and societal obstacles that threatened his professional […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: #CBR6, Andrew Robinson, Brian Epstein, Colonel Tom Parker, Ed Sullican, ElCicco, Elvis, gay, Graphic Novel, John Lennon, Kyle Baker, Liverpool, Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles, The Cavern, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, Vivek J. Tiwary

ElCicco's CBR6 Review No:2 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: #CBR6, Andrew Robinson, Brian Epstein, Colonel Tom Parker, Ed Sullican, ElCicco, Elvis, gay, Graphic Novel, John Lennon, Kyle Baker, Liverpool, Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles, The Cavern, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, Vivek J. Tiwary ·
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