"The gold standard among the Beatles books." Anthony Quinn, Observer The Beatles changed the world in the 1960s - and to this day, new generations are rediscovering their songs and their history. The focus was on two in particular: John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Hardly any other creative duo has been so strongly influenced by a deep, intense and often complicated friendship. The relationship between John and Paul was complex: passionate, tender, but also agitated - full of longing and not infrequently permeated by jealousy. British journalist Ian Leslie tells the story of this extraordinary relationship - from the first songs together to worldwide fame to the years after the Beatles' separation. With the help of newly released footage and footage, he opens up a fresh, personal look at two of the greatest icons in music history - and also sheds light on what creative collaboration and human closeness really mean. An absolute must for all Beatles fans.