A Collector's Dream Holiday Gift: Tom Murray's Mad Day Out With The Beatles by Paul Skellett & Simon Weitzman

Internationally acclaimed photographer, Tom Murray, left his house on July 28^th 1968 not knowing he would step into the most memorable photoshoot of his early career. Waiting for him were John, Paul, George & Ringo, of The Beatles, along with hurdles of screaming fans that pushed the group to move constantly from location to location and unknowingly inspiring the name of the famous collection of 23 photographs. The book draws from the legendary impact that the band had-and continues to have- on society. Through Tom Murray's photographs, memories and tales the book tells a visual story of how the Beatles weren't only a music sensation but a phenomenon that influenced generations.

By retracing the locations that made the backdrop of the Mad Day photoshoot: The Docklands, Old Street Station (where Paul McCartney nearly fell off the roof), Regents Park, Paul McCartney's house in St. John's Wood, St. Pancras Church Garden and Wapping Pier Head – the book depicts the playful and unexpected characters of each member of the band and makes the reader dive into the energy of those years.

Tom Murray's Mad Day Out With The Beatles is presented in a slipcase and consists of 120 pages, with every copy of the edition personally signed and numbered by Tom along with an original limited edition Mad Day poster. The book can be ordered online for $100.00 through Archivum's publishing website, limited availability: http://archivumuk.businesscatalyst.com/#tommurray

About Tom Murray:
Tom Murray is an award-winning photographer whose work spans portraiture, theater, fashion, advertising, newspapers and magazines.  He perfected his craft working for newspapers, becoming the head of photography for The Sunday Times Color Magazine, London's first Sunday magazine.  He then worked alongside master photographers Helmut Newton and Lord Snowdon.  At twenty-five, he received a commission from the Royal Family, becoming the youngest person to receive this honor, and has since immortalized subjects such as Elizabeth Taylor, Angelica Huston, Dustin Hoffman, Armani and Ralph Lauren.  Mr. Murray's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the world and has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers like GQ, Vogue, The New York Times, and The London Times. A three-time World Press Photo award winner, Mr. Murray has received numerous international awards for his work on newspaper and magazine assignments, theatre and advertising commissions as well as specialist portrait commissions in Europe, Africa and the United States. His success has enabled him to donate his photographs to a number of causes close to his heart.  He has been significantly involved with the Make a Wish Foundation, Project Angel Food and Friends in Need, Cancer Care, Help the Hospice, Help for Hero's among many, many others. Through his photographic donations, he has helped raise over 8 million dollars. 

About Archivum:

Archivum is an independent publishing house that remains true to the art of design, authorship and high quality, limited edition printed books. Formed in 2014 by Paul Skellett and Simon Weitzman, Archivum specializes in conceiving, creating and producing high quality yet affordable direct to fan 1st edition publications, concentrating on music, the arts and occasionally sports. Our USPs are in restoring and re-mastering archive images and materials, creating books with unique design work and engaging editorial. Our 1st edition books are not available in stores. We only sell direct to fans. We use crowd funding sites and specially targeted partnerships to fund and distribute our publications. We select excellent printers around the world and use the best materials. 

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