The Beach Boys

by David Leaf

From rear dust jacket flap notes: "For the first time, David Leaf tells the complete story of America's oldest and most beloved rock band - who literally created the joyous California scene of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0894714120
• ISBN13: 9780894714122
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Courage Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

WHEN is some smart publisher going to reissue this title?!

Arguably the best book on the Beach Boys ever written. I lucked into copies of both the 1978 and the updated 1985 editions at a lower price, and find them an invaluable, insightful, and empathetic look at "America's band." David Leaf is a gifted and sensitive writer. If a used copy of his book is overly budget-busting, settle for "The Nearest Faraway Place," by the late great Timothy White. This book presents a fine overview of the migration to Southern California (including the Wilson brothers' grandparents), and how that generation's hopes and dreams helped mold their grandchildren's music.That said, David Leaf's book is the real deal. Keep an eye out for it if you have any interest at all in the Beach Boys.