WHAT TO GIVE, WHAT TO GET 2000: Begin Your Holiday Shopping With Us

Every year around this time, publishing houses are in a frenzy of activity preparing the release of huge numbers of new books for the holiday season. Here, at Bookreporter.com we've been scrambling to sort through the multitude of offerings to find those special gems we think our readers would enjoy. Just like the publishers, we know that readers of all ages find books an indispensable part of their "What To Give" and "What To Get" lists.

This year we've gathered another eclectic mix of intriguing new titles to spotlight in our annual feature designed to make your holiday shopping just a little bit easier. We'll be adding unique selections throughout the season that appeal to a variety of special interests, ranging from beautifully illustrated references to exquisite fun-to-browse coffee-table books. So before you head out to battle the holiday traffic and crowds, stop in to see what's new each week in our growing collection of "What To Give, What To Get!"

Special Review

THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY
By The Beatles
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811826848


The Beatles are back --- yet again, this time in a beautiful new book entitled THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY. It seems that the world will never tire of this mop topped turned shaggy chic British band, the first and only group of their kind --- outrageous, original, extraordinary and unbelievably influential. Their songs and their actions have altered history and continue to permeate our culture today. People of all age ranges and cultures relate to and enjoy the music of the Beatles. THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY, with a sophisticated silver matte cover, is filled with over 1300 images and fascinating text. In addition to this classic book, their compilation album called "The Beatles 1" is already a bestseller and the re-release of the popular film A Hard Day's Night is causing quite a stir with old and young fans. This book could not have been published at a more perfect time. Relive the Beatles' fanfare starting from their Liverpool days and witness in words and images the rise of their career, the highlights of their lives, their breakup, and beyond in one of the most popular gift books of the season.

--- Reviewed by Dana Schwartz


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