George Harrison's New Book Unveils Rare Beatle Photos A newly released coffee‑table book compiles 250 photographs taken by George Harrison between 1963 and 1970, offering fans an intimate look at the Beatles' rise to fame and their off‑stage life. Curated by Harrison's widow Olivia, the volume contains behind‑the‑scenes images, 8 mm film stills, and personal snapshots captured during tours and travels. A foreword by Olivia and an afterword by Booker Prize‑winning author George Saunders frame the photographs, which include candid moments and portraits that reveal the band's humanity beyond the public eye. The book also features textual excerpts from Harrison's own recollections, adding depth to the visual narrative. Random House stated that the collection showcases the Beatles during their most prolific years, presenting "singular images" that illustrate the joy and frenzy of Beatlemania while highlighting the band's more introspective side. The photographs were taken with Harrison's Pentax film camera, and many of them were never publicly released before this edition. All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. 's most personal photos are being revealed for the first time as part of a new coffee table book from theat work and at play. " All of the photos were taken by Harrison through his Pentax film camera between 1963 and 1970, with many of the images being published for the first time in this collection.Harrison Photographs Beatles Prolific YearsThose dates span the most prolific years of the Beatles' career, and the photos cover everything from the making ofThe hardcover book features a foreword by Harrison's wife, Olivia, along with an afterword by American author and Booker Prize winner George Saunders. In between, the book collects 250 images ranging from unretouched photographs to 8mm movie stills.The images capture behind‑the‑scenes moments of The Beatles on tour, along with photos from the band's travels and more personal, introspective moments seen through Harrison's lens. There are also portraits of ADÉLA Says 'The Baddest Bi---es Ain't in LA,' But Hot Topic Thinks Otherwise: Shop Exclusive 'Prima' Merch Online JoJo Talks 20 Years of 'The High Road,' Collaborating With Tommy Hilfiger & First F1 Race: 'I Like to Drive Fast, Bi---!' Davido Teams With Martell for Afrobeats‑Inspired Cognac Bottle: 'It's Been a Blessing to Help Push the Sound of Afrobeats to the World' Publisher Random House says the photos were all curated by Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison, and that the book features "singular images" of The Beatles as "they rocketed to stardom and fostered the joyful madness that came to be known as Beatlemania. " The book features accompanying descriptions and captions taken from Harrison's own words and written recollections.Olivia Harrison Shares George Photographic PerspectiveAs he recounts about a concert in Italy, "We'd often talk of having a tour where we didn't have to play any shows. Everyone was using the mania as an excuse to go mad - the world did and they blamed it on us. But we were just inside of a car or a hotel room and really couldn't do much of anything - we couldn't even go outside." "I want to show people, from George's unique photographic perspective during the Beatles' early years, the moments when the whole of your life is ahead of you with unknowable possibilities," Olivia Harrison said in a press release. "His images in"I like cameras because you can see things in a different way," George Harrison once said. "You can make things lookBillboard is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Billboard Media, LLC. All rights reserved.