"Samira Ahmed's thought-provoking study provides some great insight and contemporary considerations, such as the use of women in the film. This pocket-sized volume certainly makes you want to watch the film again." -- Best of British "The award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster covers it all, from the making of the film to its reception, influence and legacy . Insights are smartly delivered in a brilliantly researched book." -- Irish Times "In her absorbing, concise book, Samira Ahmed sees the film not as a cursory promo but as a watershed in British culture - 'a kind of cinematic big bang'" -- The Spectator "Ahmed's superb book about the making and legacy of A Hard Day's Night should send music (and film) lovers to their favorite streamer to revisit the movie. [Additionally,] she deftly addresses the era's shifting sexual politics and role of women in The Beatles' story." -- Salon " A Hard Day's Night is a truly great film. A miracle, even.

All the stars aligned in its making. Ahmed's book is an insightful companion to it." -- The Arts Desk "For all the ways that writers have anatomized the 1964 Beatles film A Hard Day's Night , no one has approached it like Ahmed. incisive, nimble . Yes, the world does need another Beatles book, especially this one." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ahmed reshapes everything you thought you knew about this movie. Not only did A Hard Day's Night basically invent the music video, but it documented the changing social and gender norms in the western world. Her book is a must read for any Beatles fan.

" --Chris Dalla Riva, Can't Get Much Higher "An elegantly written, affectionate essay brimming with sharp insight and commendably thorough research. Like all the best retrospective pop culture writing, it will encourage readers to revisit a familiar text with fresh, eager eyes." -- The Big Issue "A deep, scholarly, insightful work . there's a ton to learn in this book. [Ahmed] shines light on what was intended as a quickie cash-in that far outstripped the studio's goals." -- Something About the Beatles "Full of insight, both erudite and personal." -- David Nicholls "An engaging and intelligent guide to a classic Beatles film." -- Sir Ben Okri "I thought I knew everything there was to know about the Beatles.

Samira's analysis of the movie, of the Fab Four themselves and even of peripheral connections such as Cliff Richard is extraordinarily impressive. I learnt so much from it." -- Sir Tim Rice "This wonderful short book about the Beatles' first film combines a fan's enthusiasm with sharp analysis." -- Hanging Out a Window, John Earls.