The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys

"There's love in the music and people can relate to the love, regardless of whether you're two years old or 92 years old. For me, music is about love. Love is the message I want to share. I hope people feel that in my music. That makes the hard work worth it," reflects Brian Wilson, and this sentiment resonates throughout The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys, the band's first and only official book, and therefore, in effect, their collective autobiography.

This ultimate chronicle charts the remarkable journey of one of the world's greatest bands, told directly by The Beach Boys themselves. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston provide a combined career narrative created specifically for this publication, while the voices of the late Carl and Dennis Wilson are equally represented through meticulous compilation from sources worldwide.

The book documents their astounding ascent from a humble garage band in Hawthorne to a global phenomenon. They recount perfecting their signature harmonies, their initial fame as the quintessential surf group, and their ultimate evolution into pioneering recording artists, becoming one of the most musically complex ensembles in history. Their own words are powerfully accompanied by iconic images, never-before-seen negatives, and rare ephemera, offering an intimate and visually rich insight into the lives of the group, thanks to unprecedented access to their personal archives, as well as those of Brother Records and Capitol Records.

Expanding this already compelling narrative is a host of contributions from a diverse array of artists who have been involved with or deeply inspired by The Beach Boys' music. This impressive list includes Peter Blake, Lindsey Buckingham, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Ray Davies, Bob Dylan, Def Leppard, the Flaming Lips, Bobby Gillespie, David Lee Roth and many more.

Like their timeless music, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys is poignant, frank, often humorous, but always utterly sincere. Finally, here in print, is The Beach Boys' own story, a must-have for any fan seeking the definitive account from the heart of this legendary band.