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ANNIVERSARY EDITION COMING NOVEMBER 2023!
THE FIFTH BEATLE GRAPHIC NOVEL TRAILER
VIVEK J. TIWARY'S TEDx TALK

"IF ANYONE WAS THE FIFTH BEATLE, IT WAS BRIAN."

PAUL McCARTNEY
HAVE YOU HEARD? THE WORD IS LOVE! What people are saying about The Fifth Beatle:
"Abounds with emotional moments . . . Filled with vibrant images."
The New York Times
"The Fifth Beatle, with its heightened graphic artistry, brings to life Brian Epstein’s singular contribution not just to the Beatles, but to pop culture as a whole. Whether you’re new to the story or know it like I do, this intimate portrait of man as lonely as he was beloved, perfectly captures what it means to believe in something big. Look out for a great cameo appearance by Col. Tom Parker!"
Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, Moulin Rouge!)
"Writer Vivek J. Tiwary, and artists Andrew Robinson and Kyle Baker, captured the soaring thrill of music with comic book art in their Brian Epstein epic The Fifth Beatle. It's a must-have for any Fab Four or comics fan that brings an era of music history to life so vividly."
Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy)
"The Fifth Beatle gives life to the man behind the phenomenon that changed music forever. Even if you've never heard Brian Epstein's name, you know his work. Vivek's telling of this untold hero's story gripped me from the very first page-- this heart-warming, inspirational graphic novel is perfect for old and new Beatles fans alike.”
Jon Chu (Wicked, In The Heights, Crazy Rich Asians)
"The Fifth Beatle is my favorite kind of true story—an ordinary person who changes the world while inspiring others. Brian Epstein was the twenty-six-year-old son of a shopkeeper who discovered, managed, and steered the Beatles from a basement club in Liverpool to worldwide superstardom and influence, all while overcoming personal, political, and societal obstacles. It's a story for anyone who needs to be reminded of the power that comes with dreaming big dreams."
Brad Meltzer (Ordinary People Change the World series, Identity Crisis)
"A wonderfully eccentric telling of one of the great unsung architects of 20th Century culture, with luminous art by two modern masters of the field."
Warren Ellis (Gun Machine, Red)
"Reveals an unexpected side of the Beatles' manager and renders the Beatles' story in a fresh, sophisticated way—full of poetic variation and surprising delicacy."
Dave Marsh (Born To Run: The Bruce Springsteen Story, The Beatles' Second Album)
"10/10 . . . Brilliant in every aspect."
IGN's Best Graphic Novel, 2013
"Abounds with emotional moments . . . Filled with vibrant images."
The New York Times
"Heartbreaking, exhilarating and unexpected . . . A complete triumph."
The Hollywood Reporter
Winner of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Award, Best Reality-Based Work
Winner of two Harvey Awards, including Best Original Graphic Album
Lambda Literary Award Finalist, Best LGBT Graphic Novel
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Library and Archives Permanent Collection
American Library Services Association Great Graphic Novel for Teens
Winner of National Cartoonist Society Reuben Award (Art by Andrew C. Robinson)
Winner of Foreword Reviews’ 2013 IndieFab Award, Graphic Novel of The Year
WRITER

Vivek J. Tiwary

Artist

Andrew C. Robinson

Artist

Kyle Baker

LETTERER

Steve Dutro

Editor

Philip R. Simon