"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 "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 "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 " 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 "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 "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 "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.