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Baby's in Black
Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and the Beatles in Hamburg
By Bellstorf, Arne
- ISBN
- 9781596437715
- Publisher
- First Second: Roaring Brook
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Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2012 | Graphic Novels
The Fab Four began as a hardscrabble rock 'n' roll fivesome, booked into Hamburg's seedy Kaiserkeller: John, Paul, George, Pete Best (later replaced by Ringo), and bassist Stuart Sutcliffe. Thence came wannabe bohemians Klaus Voormann and the magnetic and lovely photographer Astrid Kirchherr. Astrid and Stuart connected instantly, and Astrid soon became the Beatles' confidant and supporter. She gave Stuart t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2012
In this quiet, atmospheric biographical graphic novel, Bellstorf depicts the brief, intense love affair between Astrid Kirchherr and Stuart Sutcliffe -- the man known as "The Fifth Beatle." Although this is a story of the Beatles' beginnings in Hamburg, Germany, Astrid quickly emerges as the stoic protagonist. Drawn as a cool, calm beatnik in a black turtleneck, Astrid -- a talented young photograph...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
In this quiet, atmospheric biographical graphic novel, Bellstorf depicts the brief, intense love affair between Astrid Kirchherr and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on August 1, 2012
Bud’s interstellar adventure is engaging and funny. At the same time, it is a touching account of dealing with homesickness and making new friends. Colorful and detailed illustrations include playful depictions of various alie...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
