--- product_id: 75329043 title: "Paul McCartney" price: "90388 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/75329043-paul-mccartney store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Paul McCartney **Price:** 90388 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paul McCartney - **How much does it cost?** 90388 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/75329043-paul-mccartney) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Paul McCartney 1st Vintage Book Edition by Miles, B (ISBN: 9780749386580) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Essential counterbalance - Some writers have criticised what they see as Paul's self-serving revisionism of the Beatles post-Lennon. Others sympathise with Paul's defensiveness as a natural reaction against the sanctification of Lennon. I began this book open-minded but alert for signs that it was an apologia for Paul written by a partisan insider. It is full of extensive quotes from Paul, said to be taken from interviews, and I wondered to what extent these might be polished and selected to serve the writer's/subject's agenda. I finished it feeling that I had read a sympathetic portrait but one containing a lot of truth. Outside of a physics textbook (maybe not even there), nobody ever wrote anything that didn't have an agenda, so Miles has a point of view of course, His perspective is that of someone who knew both Paul and John, but who found more of an affinity for the former because of background, character and circumstance. Miles clearly can understand things better from Paul's point of view than from John's and occasionally Miles' underlying distaste for some of the coarser, more ungenerous sides of John's own flawed character does show through. But generally he does not allow this to obtrude and there is a certain amount of what might be called "evidence against interest" from Paul, especially in the later chapters, self-justification being balanced by admissions of failings and regrets that help give the whole the ring of truth. Paul's comments on song-writing credits that occur throughout are always interesting. Of course the truth is in many cases impossible to know, and probably impossible even to define - both co-writers themselves have often been confused and contradictory in their recollections, and collaborators who often worked so closely can honourably have different perspectives on the same facts. I had the impression in the early chapters that there may have been a tendency to slightly guild the lily in Paul's favour, but I found this impression corrected later on when Paul gave attributions to John that I did not expect. On the whole there is (I think) a lot of fairly objective reportage here including much indispensable background on Paul's connections with Indica and the so-callad avant garde London scene of the 60s. There is a great deal that you will not find anywhere else. I don't think it would possible to have a balanced view of what The Beatles (and specifically Lennon-McCartney) were and achieved without this book. Unmissable read. Review: but like he says (especially after Epstein's death and hence guidance) ... - I always rated John Lennon to be the most influential and interesting Beatle and I appreciate this book is coming from Paul McCartney's point of view but I have to say my opinion has changed somewhat. This is a riveting read - in so many areas McCartney appears to have been the driving-force - his life with the Asher Household is fascinating as is his early life as a Beatle in London. He has often been described as the 'pushy' Beatle, but like he says (especially after Epstein's death and hence guidance) no other band member seemed bothered to do anything (not his exact words which contain expletives!) This isn't a true autobiography but the next best thing, it has copious amounts of input by McCartney and this together with the author's contribution really works and adds up to a great and informative read. This book has definitely changed my opinion and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone even with just a passing interest in one of the true icons of the 20th century. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 709,209 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,223 in Rock & Pop Musician Biographies 3,994 in Rock Music 7,347 in Actors & Entertainers Biographies | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (309) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 3.8 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st Vintage Book Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0749386584 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0749386580 | | Item weight | 476 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | 24 Sept. 1998 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![Paul McCartney - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819N7PY4J9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential counterbalance *by D***S on 23 March 2013* Some writers have criticised what they see as Paul's self-serving revisionism of the Beatles post-Lennon. Others sympathise with Paul's defensiveness as a natural reaction against the sanctification of Lennon. I began this book open-minded but alert for signs that it was an apologia for Paul written by a partisan insider. It is full of extensive quotes from Paul, said to be taken from interviews, and I wondered to what extent these might be polished and selected to serve the writer's/subject's agenda. I finished it feeling that I had read a sympathetic portrait but one containing a lot of truth. Outside of a physics textbook (maybe not even there), nobody ever wrote anything that didn't have an agenda, so Miles has a point of view of course, His perspective is that of someone who knew both Paul and John, but who found more of an affinity for the former because of background, character and circumstance. Miles clearly can understand things better from Paul's point of view than from John's and occasionally Miles' underlying distaste for some of the coarser, more ungenerous sides of John's own flawed character does show through. But generally he does not allow this to obtrude and there is a certain amount of what might be called "evidence against interest" from Paul, especially in the later chapters, self-justification being balanced by admissions of failings and regrets that help give the whole the ring of truth. Paul's comments on song-writing credits that occur throughout are always interesting. Of course the truth is in many cases impossible to know, and probably impossible even to define - both co-writers themselves have often been confused and contradictory in their recollections, and collaborators who often worked so closely can honourably have different perspectives on the same facts. I had the impression in the early chapters that there may have been a tendency to slightly guild the lily in Paul's favour, but I found this impression corrected later on when Paul gave attributions to John that I did not expect. On the whole there is (I think) a lot of fairly objective reportage here including much indispensable background on Paul's connections with Indica and the so-callad avant garde London scene of the 60s. There is a great deal that you will not find anywhere else. I don't think it would possible to have a balanced view of what The Beatles (and specifically Lennon-McCartney) were and achieved without this book. Unmissable read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but like he says (especially after Epstein's death and hence guidance) ... *by B***B on 12 October 2015* I always rated John Lennon to be the most influential and interesting Beatle and I appreciate this book is coming from Paul McCartney's point of view but I have to say my opinion has changed somewhat. This is a riveting read - in so many areas McCartney appears to have been the driving-force - his life with the Asher Household is fascinating as is his early life as a Beatle in London. He has often been described as the 'pushy' Beatle, but like he says (especially after Epstein's death and hence guidance) no other band member seemed bothered to do anything (not his exact words which contain expletives!) This isn't a true autobiography but the next best thing, it has copious amounts of input by McCartney and this together with the author's contribution really works and adds up to a great and informative read. This book has definitely changed my opinion and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone even with just a passing interest in one of the true icons of the 20th century. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paul McCartney - Still wants to edge out John Lennon *by G***N on 9 November 2015* Great read - Paul through a close friend association with author gets over his thoughts on Beatles place in pop history and his primacy .Paul wants credit got everything he has done and seeks to credit himself with Lennon led Beatles classics. Paul is all about Paul his agenda you never feel that there is any sense of absolute pain whether the death of his mother or murdet of John Lennon.Same for George Harrison it Stuart Sutcliffe .He has had the fame the longevity the knighthood nothing satiates his desire to be regarded as the reason for Beatles success. I admire Paul his insight creativity part in The Beatles. The book is a much sought insight and the author talks almost as if Paul himself in the first person.I recommend the book of you are like me fascinated by John and Paul. In the end they were and are a credit to themselves and each other-I sometimes wish Paul recognised the fans admired them both for their part in all out lives particularly the baby boomers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/75329043-paul-mccartney](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/75329043-paul-mccartney) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*