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The Rolling Stones Book No. 2
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued The Rolling Stones Book (also known as The Rolling Stones Monthly Book), the equivalent of the Beatles’ The Beatles Monthly Book, as well produced by British publishing company Beat Publications Ltd. The first issue came out on June 10 1964, and continued to be published monthly until November 1966, with a total of thirty numbers. Each one featured approximately thirty pages (size 8 X 6.25 inches) containing updated information about the group, as well as exclusive photos, interviews, song lyrics, etc. The Beatles Monthly Book closed down temporarily in the early ’70s, but it was revived later, first reprinting the originals, but then as a launching pad for UK Record Collector magazine, and finally shutting up in January 2003, while ‘The Rolling Stones Book’ had only the original edition.
Featuring: Brian Jones editorial, Rolling Stones News, The Stones On America, The Stars Tell You About Mick, Stones’ Gear, A letter from fan club secretary Annabelle Smith, The Discovery of The Stones (by Peter Jones) and Stones Post
Inside the Pages of The Rolling Stones Monthly No. 2
Issue No. 2 of The Rolling Stones Monthly Book, released in July 1964, offered fans an electrifying glimpse into the world of the young rock ‘n’ roll rebels. With sections like The Stones On America, readers were treated to firsthand impressions from the band’s earliest adventures across the Atlantic, while Stones’ Gear catered to fans curious about the instruments and equipment behind their raw sound. One of the standout features was a personal editorial by Brian Jones, adding a heartfelt layer to the band’s mystique.
The magazine also included The Stars Tell You About Mick, giving a playful astrological look at Jagger’s persona. Contributions like A Letter from Fan Club Secretary Annabelle Smith and Stones Post reinforced a strong connection with readers. Rounding it out was The Discovery of the Stones by Peter Jones—a narrative that traced their rise, giving fans a deeper sense of their journey.
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