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Baby's in Black

The Story of Astrid Kirchherr & Stuart Sutcliffe
Series: Graphic Biographies
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Baby's in Black, a graphic novel by Arne Bellstorf, beautifully illustrates the early days of The Beatles, focusing on the tender love story between German photographer Astrid Kirchherr and musician Stuart Sutcliffe. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Hamburg, it captures the vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere as emerging rock music changes the lives of its characters. Through expressive illustrations, the book offers a unique peek into an iconic era and a touching personal journey.
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Hamburg, 1960. Astrid has finished art school and now works as a photographic assistant. Her relationship with a young graphic designer, Klaus, is slowly fading. One night, following another argument, Klaus leaves, but returns late at night, excited about what he has discovered in the red-light district; a group from England playing rock 'n' roll.

When Astrid eventually agrees to accompany him the following night, she doesn't know her life is about to change forever. This is the story of the 'fifth Beatle', Stuart Sutcliffe, and the love of his life, Astrid Kirchher.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838263

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Illustration: Black and White Illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anne Bellstorf

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 224

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Series: Graphic Biographies

About the Author

Arne Bellstorf was born in Dannenberg, Germany in 1979. Since 2006 he has been writing and illustrating a monthly comic page for a German newspaper, Der Tagesspiegel. "Baby's In Black "garnered unprecedented success in the German market, finding fans from all walks of life. Arne Bellstorf lives in Hamburg, Germany.

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