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Rivals Of The Beatles

A fun and exciting book by Martin Orkin

Please note: as at 17.3.25 the numbered limited edition of Rivals Of The Beatles 2 is now sold out. There are now only some unnumbered signed copies remaining for sale.

Rivals Of The Beatles 1 is available again! Please note that a reprinted version of Rivals Of the Beatles 1 is currently being offered on Amazon, and also on eBay, via Penn Elcom @ c £24.99. So if you missed out on the totally sold out first edition of this essential and highly praised reference book, here is your chance to buy a reprint copy now while they are available! If you would like a SIGNED copy, please email Martin at enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com!

Last few copies. Price £15.00.

Now on

Fab new Beatles' Singles book!!

IT'S HERE!!!

Yes, everyone. I am delighted to announce the arrival of The Beatles' Hit Singles, Part 1, Beatlemania (1962-1965)!! This brilliant new book is available to buy from my website NOW!! This is the first volume of my 2 x fab new books looking in-depth at all of The Beatles' amazing singles in the order they came out! (Part 2, Magical Mystery Tour (1966-1970) is due in late 2026 or early 2027, if possible.)

I believe this book to be unique in terms of its detailed study and appreciation of all of The Beatles' great early singles in the order they came out. No Beatle fan should be without a copy of this indispensable book. And there is a limited Special Low Introductory Price Offer of just £9.99 or foreign currency equivalent per copy plus post and packing!

So what are you waiting for?? Order today!! Every copy purchased from this website is signed by the author!

For more information, here is a link to a recent press release giving more information on my two new books: THE BEATLES' HIT SINGLES–BY MARTIN ORKIN PRESS RELEASE - The Beatles Bookstore. Also please see my Sample Pages section for the first four pages of my chapter on the mighty 'She Loves You' to give you a flavour of my writing style and approach!

If you have any comments or queries about Martin's books, including the reprinted version of Rivals Of The Beatles 1 and also Rivals Of The Beatles 2 and The Beatles' Hit Singles, Parts 1 & 2, please email him at enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com. Martin tries to respond to every email sent to him!

Deluxe first edition of 500 copies available to order now!! 

Special offer!! Price reduced !! £19.99 (was £30.00) + post and packing, for a further limited period!!

In September 2022 I had 2 x 2 hour music shows on AJK Radio, a UK internet station. I discussed with host Trevor Richards all the groups I featured in Rivals Of The Beatles, and we played some of their great music. My radio shows are currently available on AJK's catch-up option. So click on the link here to see what we had to say - and play!

Also in September 2022 I was interviewed about Rivals Of The Beatles by Roy Basnett, on Liverpool Live Radio. Roy kindly gave me permission to share the interview on my website, so here it is!

In October 2022, I was honoured that Jules Alexander, a founder member of fab 1960s harmony band The Association, bought a copy of Rivals Of The Beatles. (I did a chapter on them.) He has since mentioned my book in a 1 hour 16 minute chat with Rick Kern on Youtube. Click here for the interview. Rivals Of The Beatles is referred to at 1 hour 12 minutes!

The Beatles' Hit Singles, Part 1

* Glossy hardback

* 400 pages of informative text

* A quality book to treasure!

* Initial print run: 850 copies

Special low introductory price for The Beatles' Hit Singles, Part 1: just £9.99 + post and packing!!