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29.May.2014

Lambda Literary Review: ‘The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story’ by Vivek J. Tiwary with Illustrations by Andrew C. Robinson and Kyle Baker

By Cathy Camper | May 29, 2014

If there were a fifth Beatle, most fans would assume it was Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced. But Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept. Tiwary admits telling Epstein’s story has been his life work, adding, “Why shouldn’t he have a life in comics?”

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If there were a fifth Beatle, most fans would assume it was Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced. But Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept. Tiwary admits telling Epstein’s story has been his life work, adding, “Why shouldn’t he have a life in comics?” – See more at: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews/comic/05/29/the-fifth-beatle-the-brian-epstein-story-by-vivek-j-tiwary-with-illustrations-by-andrew-c-robinson-with-kyle-baker/#sthash.iY9AD9pz.dpuf
If there were a fifth Beatle, most fans would assume it was Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced. But Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept. Tiwary admits telling Epstein’s story has been his life work, adding, “Why shouldn’t he have a life in comics?” – See more at: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews/comic/05/29/the-fifth-beatle-the-brian-epstein-story-by-vivek-j-tiwary-with-illustrations-by-andrew-c-robinson-with-kyle-baker/#sthash.iY9AD9pz.dpuf

If there were a fifth Beatle, most fans would assume it was Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced. But Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept. Tiwary admits telling Epstein’s story has been his life work, adding, “Why shouldn’t he have a life in comics?” – See more at: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews/comic/05/29/the-fifth-beatle-the-brian-epstein-story-by-vivek-j-tiwary-with-illustrations-by-andrew-c-robinson-with-kyle-baker/#sthash.iY9AD9pz.dpuf
If there were a fifth Beatle, most fans would assume it was Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced. But Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept. Tiwary admits telling Epstein’s story has been his life work, adding, “Why shouldn’t he have a life in comics?” – See more at: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews/comic/05/29/the-fifth-beatle-the-brian-epstein-story-by-vivek-j-tiwary-with-illustrations-by-andrew-c-robinson-with-kyle-baker/#sthash.iY9AD9pz.dpuf
If there were a fifth Beatle, most fans would assume it was Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced. But Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept. Tiwary admits telling Epstein’s story has been his life work, adding, “Why shouldn’t he have a life in comics?” – See more at: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews/comic/05/29/the-fifth-beatle-the-brian-epstein-story-by-vivek-j-tiwary-with-illustrations-by-andrew-c-robinson-with-kyle-baker/#sthash.iY9AD9pz.dpuf
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