"Songs by George Harrison" Book & Record Set, Deluxe Signed Limited Edition, Leather-Bound 2-Volume Matching Set No. 1,368 of 2,500

Personally signed by George Harrison (2x), original member and co-founder of The Beatles. He was best known for his musical contributions, personality, and influence, particularly his songwriting and innovative use of the sitar. 

The Beatles signed memorabilia is now valuable and highly sought after due to the band's immense popularity and historical significance, the rarity of signed items, and the desire for collectors to own pieces of music history. Both volumes are also signed by the artist Keith West. 

Genesis Publications Limited (Guildford Surrey, England) 1987, 1992. George Harrison "Songs by George Harrison". Traycased Deluxe UK Signed Limited Edition of 2,500. Matching numbered set, each one being number 1,368. Personally signed by George Harrison directly onto the limitation page. Each edition is also signed by the artist Keith West. Three-quarter leather with gilt tooling. Each edition is presented in a hand-made Solander box. Includes all the original extras as published.

George Harrison (1943–2001) joined the band that would become The Beatles in 1958, when he was just 14. His richly varied solo career as both musician and producer began with the acclaimed album All Things Must Pass and included the landmark Concert for Bangladesh, considered the first fund-raising rock show, as well as collaborations with musicians such as Ravi Shankar and The Traveling Wilburys. He is also remembered as the producer of such films as Monty Python’s Life of Brian and Mona Lisa. George Harrison married Olivia Arias in 1978 and together they have a son, Dhani.

Significance

George Harrison's significance stems from his contributions as a guitarist, songwriter, and cultural influencer, particularly within The Beatles. He was known for his innovative guitar playing, his incorporation of Indian music and spirituality into Western music, and his impactful solo career. His songwriting also played a crucial role in the band's success, with hits like "Something," "Here Comes the Sun," and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" showcasing his talent.

Guitarist and Innovator: Harrison's guitar playing, while not always flashy, was characterized by tasteful riffs and innovative sounds, like the use of the 12-string guitar and the sitar. He introduced the sitar to Western music, which became a defining feature of the Beatles' sound and influenced many other musicians.

Songwriter: While John Lennon and Paul McCartney were often credited with the majority of the Beatles' hits, Harrison wrote some of their most iconic and influential songs, including "Something," "Here Comes the Sun," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and "Within You Without You," according to Global Music Rights.

Cultural Influence: Harrison's fascination with Indian culture and spirituality led to the introduction of these elements into The Beatles' music and broader Western culture. He embraced Hindu-inspired spirituality and Indian instrumentation, broadening the scope of popular music. He was also a prominent figure in the Hare Krishna movement and a supporter of peace charities.

Solo Career: After the Beatles broke up, Harrison had a successful solo career, releasing albums like "All Things Must Pass," which is widely considered a masterpiece. He also organized the "Concert for Bangladesh," one of the first large-scale benefit concerts for a humanitarian cause.

Other Notable Contributions: He was instrumental in the funding and distribution of Monty Python's early films, and he later formed the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and others according to CultureSonar.

Songs by George Harrison [Volume One]

In 1985 artist Keith West was introduced to George Harrison and so began a close collaboration to produce a stunning set of watercolours illustrating the composer's many memorable songs.

The method of production entailed the completion of detailed pencil studies after careful discussion on all the lyrics. Keith, one of the finest botanical watercolour artists in the world, soon found himself travelling regularly from his cottage in North Wales to Oxfordshire to discuss with George the interpretations of his song lyrics in order to prepare the illustrations for this volume. To complement these delightful images the artist has hand-lettered the words to the songs. The lyrics are embellished with additional small paintings that posses an irresistible charm.

Songs by George Harrison is a superb collection of art and was produced in two forms: as a deluxe edition book plus record set and as limited edition prints developed from the full-page plates in the book, the larger area allowing further expression of the imagery suggested by the text.

• Sixty of George Harrison's songs illustrated by Keith West.
• Page size: 175mm x 250mm
• 176 pages
• ISBN: 090435136X
• Deluxe 2500 copies
• Signed by: George Harrison, Keith West
• Contributors: Keith West, Jeff Lynne, Elton John
• Binding: Three-quarter leather with gilt tooling.
• Box: A hand-made Solander box.
• Extras: CD or Vinyl: 4-tracks 'Sat Singing' (Recorded March 1980), 'Lay His Head' (Recorded April 1980), 'For You Blue' (Recorded live in Washington DC, December 1974), 'Flying Hour' (Recorded March 1978)

Songs by George Harrison [Volume Two]

"George Harrison, writer of love songs – in my opinion, some of the best love songs of the period… And what a range he encompassed, from love songs to the social conscience of ‘Taxman’ and ‘Tears of the World’. As I look down the vast output of this man’s songs, my Foreword could turn into Book 3.” – Ringo Starr

In 1985 artist Keith West, one of the finest botanical watercolour artists in the world, was introduced to George Harrison, and so began a close collaboration to produce a stunning set of watercolours illustrating the composer's many memorable songs.

This beautifully illustrated second volume contains 59 songs by George Harrison, including such classics as 'My Sweet Lord', 'Something' and 'All Things Must Pass'.

A recording of four previously unreleased tracks from George is provided, with the choice of vinyl or CD format.

• Published: June 1992
• Page size: 175mm x 250mm
• ISBN: 0904351394
• Book + Record Set: 2500 copies
• Signed by: George Harrison, Keith West
• Contributors: Keith West, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson
• Binding: Three-quarter black leather
• Box: Two-tray Solander box
• Extras: 7" Vinyl Record: 4-tracks 'LIFE ITSELF' (Demo version. All instruments by George Harrison), 'HOTTEST GONG IN TOWN', 'TEARS OF THE WORLD', 'HARI'S ON TOUR EXPRESS' (Recorded live in Washington DC in 1974)

THE MANUSCRIPT

SONGS BY GEORGE HARRISON VOLUME TWO

"It has been pure pleasure for me to see these ideas go from a thought to pencil sketches to paintings, so taking on a life of their own." - George Harrison

Artist Keith West soon found himself travelling regularly from his cottage in North Wales to Oxfordshire to discuss with George Harrison the interpretations of his song lyrics. Keith submitted detailed pencil sketches for George's approval, and from these drawings his remarkable finished paintings were produced.

To complement these delightful images West has hand-lettered the words to the songs. The lyrics are embellished with additional small paintings that possess an irresistible charm.

The collection is punctuated with text contributions from Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson, plus an afterword by George Harrison himself.

"Derek Taylor introduced me to George Harrison sometime during the late, great Sixties. And like a Harrison tune, the route was circuitous... Somewhere between the pages of this beautiful and cleverly illustrated book, you will find your own George Harrison." - Harry Nilsson

THE LIMITED EDITION

SONGS BY GEORGE HARRISON VOLUME TWO

The lyrics to more than fifty of George Harrison's songs appear in this craftsman-produced book of 176 pages.

The edition includes 25 full-page plates, with song lyrics hand-lettered and accompanied by decorations in colour, reproduced in flawless facsimile. The book features two beautiful fold-out plates, and photographs in colour and monochrome.

Handsomely bound in three-quarter leather with gilt tooling, the limited edition is presented in a hand-made Solander box. Pull out the special drawer underneath the book to discover the extended play record or compact disc specially manufactured for this limited edition. (You may select either a 7" record or CD on ordering, subject to availability).

The recording incorporates previously unreleased material by George Harrison and consists of the following songs:

• 'Life Itself' [Demo; all instruments by George Harrison]
• 'Hottest Gong in Town'
• 'Tears of the World'
• 'Hari's on Tour (Express)' [Live]

This unique book and record boxed set is limited to 2,500 numbered copies, each one personally signed by George Harrison (there are two designs of Songs By George Harrison signature page that are being employed) and Keith West.

Each volume has been personally signed by the artist, Keith West.

George Harrison

George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle", Harrison embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation of Indian instrumentation and Hindu-aligned spirituality in the Beatles' work.

Although most of the band's songs were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, most Beatles albums from 1965 onwards contained at least two Harrison compositions, including "Taxman", "Within You Without You", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun". Harrison's earliest musical influences included George Formby and Django Reinhardt; subsequent influences were Carl Perkins, Chet Atkins and Chuck Berry. By 1965, he had begun to lead the Beatles into folk rock through his interest in Bob Dylan and the Byrds, and towards Indian classical music through his use of Indian instruments, such as the sitar, which he had become acquainted with on the set of the film Help!. He played sitar on numerous Beatles songs, starting with "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". Having initiated the band's embrace of Transcendental Meditation in 1967, he subsequently developed an association with the Hare Krishna movement. Harrison's first marriage to model Pattie Boyd in 1966 ended in divorce in 1977. In the following year he married Olivia Arias, with whom he had a son, Dhani.

After the Beatles disbanded, Harrison released the triple album All Things Must Pass, a critically acclaimed work that produced his most successful hit single, "My Sweet Lord", and introduced his signature sound as a solo artist, the slide guitar. He also organised the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh with Indian musician Ravi Shankar, a precursor to later benefit concerts such as Live Aid. In his role as a music and film producer, Harrison produced acts signed to the Beatles' Apple record label before founding Dark Horse Records in 1974. He co-founded HandMade Films in 1978, initially to produce the Monty Python troupe's comedy film The Life of Brian (1979).

Harrison released several best-selling singles and albums as a solo performer. In 1988, he co-founded the platinum-selling supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. A prolific recording artist, he was featured as a guest guitarist on tracks by Badfinger, Ronnie Wood, and Billy Preston, and collaborated on songs and music with Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and Tom Petty. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 31 in their 2023 list of greatest guitarists of all time.[6] He is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee – as a member of the Beatles in 1988, and posthumously for his solo career in 2004. A lifelong smoker, Harrison died of cancer in 2001 at the age of 58, two years after surviving a knife attack by an intruder at his home.