On the 26th of September, 2023, Microcosm Publishing released a 224-page book that chronicles one man's search for all of the Beatles monuments seen all around the world. The book's called, 'Beatles Blackouts: Trips Around the World in Search of Beatles Monuments', and it was written by the author, Jack Marriott. Want to know more? Then please check out some of the locations featured in Jack's book 👇.Booking.com
(Beatles Monument of Almaty)
In 2007, the sculptor, Eduard Kazaryan, created a cartoonish bronze statue of the Fab Four as a tribute to their universal appeal. It's situated in Kók Tóbe Park, Kazakhstan, and is complemented by a selection of Beatles songs playing in the background as well as the location's attractive vistas.
(Beatles Monument)
This monument to the Beatles is located in central Russia and consists of a wall sculpture, an accompanying mural, and a stage where bands can play their music. It was unveiled in 2009 by the then-president of the Beatles Fan Club of the Urals, Vladimir Popov, but only after the club raised $9000 (US) to make the aforementioned monument because the government and local council refused to contribute any financial support.
(David Adickes' Beatles Statues)
David Adickes is an American sculptor who's probably best known for creating larger-than-life statues. In Huntsville, he created a 67-foot-tall concrete statue in honor of the American general and statesman, Sam Houston. Whereas in Virginia, he created 43 large busts that each represent an American president. But in Houston, Texas, he created 4 36-foot-tall statues depicting different members of the Beatles. Currently, these concrete statues are standing in the backyard of Houston's 8th Wonder Brewery and are up for sale ($350,000 or near offer).
(John Lennon Statue)
In the year 2000, the former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, unveiled a shiny new bronze statue of John Lennon sitting on a bench in the then-new John Lennon Park. After his unveiling, he spoke to those in attendance about his kinship to the one-time Beatle by saying to them, 'I share his dreams completely. I too am a dreamer who has seen his dreams turn into reality'. The strange thing about this, however, is that in the 1960s and 1970s, Castro banned everyone living in Cuba from playing music by the Beatles as he considered their songs, 'ideological diversionism'.
'Beatles Blackouts: Trips Around the World in Search of Beatles Monuments' is a 224-page book written by Jack Marriott and published by Microcosm Publishing. For further information, please feel free to visit the official website. Or better yet, why not pick up a copy via Amazon!
BEATLES BLACKOUTS: TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD IN SEARCH OF BEATLES MONUMENTS
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October 04, 2023
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