New Book Peeks Inside Beatles Manager Brian Epstein’s Address Book. No, Really!

A forthcoming book, 1967—The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles, by Gary Kemp and Simon Halfon, promises to “define the era” during which the late Beatles manager worked and thrived in Swinging London by taking a look inside Epstein’s address book. The 320-page title, via Harper Collins, arrives on Oct. 13, 2026, in the U.K. and on Jan. 5, 2027, elsewhere. It’s available to order in the U.S. here, in Canada here and in the U.K. here.

The unusual focus of the book is described in a pre-publication announcement from the publisher:

“When I first saw Brian Epstein’s black Twinlock binder, I was struck by how small and unassuming it was—just 160 by 100 millimeters, the kind of thing you could slip into a coat pocket. But inside, it held a universe. The book felt alive, buzzing, ready and waiting to be explored. So I dug deeper.

“1967—The World of Brian Epstein and the Beatles is a remarkable fusion of biography and detective story, offering a vivid portrait of The Beatles’ inner circle and the cultural energy of the 1960s. This engaging work delves into the extraordinary cast of characters—from Mick Jagger to David Bailey—a dazzling mix of celebrities, musicians, icons, power players and the occasional shady character. Everyone who was anyone in the 1960s found their way into its pages.

“When Gary first acquired the book, he was seized by an irresistible curiosity. Who was Brian Epstein, really? And who were all these fascinating names? This project offers an intimate and unprecedented exploration of the connections he forged and the figures who helped define a generation.

“More than just an address book, it is a time capsule of one of the most electrifying years in modern culture: 1967.

“Perfect for Beatles fans, music historians, and anyone curious about the electric culture and untold stories of the 1960s.”

Related: What else was happening in music in 1967?

Co-author Gary Kemp is the “prime mover, songwriter and guitarist with Spandau Ballet,” according to the announcement, while Halfon “has been designing artwork since the 1980s, starting out at Stiff Records and then assisting Neville Brody, before setting up London and L.A. design studios in the 90s.”

Watch a short interview with Paul McCartney on the subject of Brian Epstein