Here are a few tips to enhance your experience.
Our story is told with words, images and sound. So I recommend you enjoy the book on the largest computer screen and best audio equipment available to you. Using your phone is okay too but – believe me – you will enjoy the book more on a computer screen with good audio.
Once you’re in the book, make yourself familiar with the ‘dashboard’ at the bottom of the screen. There are 5 controls to master:
- To get the best view, click on the icon at the bottom right – the book will fill up your screen.
- The next icon to the left allows you to experience the book with sound. Definitely worthwhile to turn it on!
- To turn the pages – forwards or backwards – just click on the arrows at the bottom center.
- If you’re the type who likes ‘auto-pilot,’ there’s an icon on the left side of the arrows which will automatically flip the pages for you.
- The final icon on the left allows you to zoom in on any pages you like.
We’ve also installed a link at the end of the book which makes it easy for you to let us know what you thought of “Becoming Sgt. Pepper”. You can also use the comment section below this text to share your thoughts.
Click the icons below to go to the first book (Becoming Sgt. Pepper), the second book (Mad Days Out) or the third book (The Beatles The End).
Thanks again for your interest. Enjoy the ride!
M. Frank
Leave your comments below please!
Well done Michael! I’ve been a casual fan of The Beatles (who hasn’t at some point) but learning a lot! Great format too – I like the mix of photos, songs and text. Hope to see you and LL in person sometime in 2021!
Cheers,
Chris
Chris,
It was one of my prime ambitions to make the book interesting for casual fans of the Beatles. And it seems we succeeded. Thanks for your comment.
I have to credit our Editor for the format. I originally submitted a 400-page book of text! But our Designer and Software Engineer truly ‘connected the dots.’
Have a wonderful holiday in Singapore. Hope to see you next year.
M
Thank you so much for this ultimate Xmas gift! It’s amazing. And I just love the design by Josephina.
With warm Xmas greetings from the Netherlands, Ria
Hi Ria,
Thanks for your kind words. Please feel free to share our gift with your friends and family.
Josephine’s design was critical to the success of the book.
Have the best possible holidays in the Netherlands.
M
Well researched, lovingly written and skillfully designed, ‘Becoming Sgt. Pepper’ is a charmingly clever addition to the growing plethora of Beatle related books. But what elevates this labor of love above the others is its interactive ability to allow us to hear select songs that made The Beatles so timeless and magical. In doing so, the reader can sonically trace the band’s musical path from their beginnings as the mop-topped Fab Four through their journey to becoming Sgt. Pepper. Kudos to the entire team who assembled this unique immersive experience. An essential read for any and all Beatle fans!
Miles,
Really appreciate your comments. Going into this project, I decided two things: 1. I wanted our book to be both informative & entertaining. 2. I needed our book to be different from all the other Beatle books on the market. I think we achieved both of those objectives and your comments suggest that you agree!
I also appreciate that you give credit where it belongs: to the team! This was a true collaborative effort.
Thanks again.
M
Thoroughly enjoyed this wonderfully innovative book about four extremely talented musicians who inspired and influenced a generation of
new comers !
Leo,
Your comments really mean a lot to me. And I totally agree: the Beatles inspired and influenced several generations of newcomers.
I wish you a happy & healthy holiday.
M
Very cool and relaxed – don’t want to finish it. Keeping it for some quiet moments over Christmas. Just the thing. Superb craftsmanship!
Tom,
Your praise means a lot to me. Thanks. We designed the book so that it could be enjoyed several times and read in whatever direction you like – backwards or forwards.
Have the best holiday possible.
M