When Paul McCartney told the world in 1970 that he had no plans to work with the Beatles again, it was widely viewed as a cultural tragedy by the media and public alike. But one of the most fascinating phases of the Beatles' story was just about to begin.

Now, for the first time,You Never Give Me Your Moneytells the dramatic story of the Fab Four post 1969. It charts the almost Shakespearean rivalry of the Lennon and McCartney families, the conflict in George Harrison's life between spirituality and fame, and Richard Starkey's efforts to conquer his personal demons. It also chronicles the transformation of their multi-media company, Apple Corps, from a bastion of 1960s counter-culture into a corporate behemoth.

From court battles to chart success, the best of rock'n'roll writers, Peter Doggett traces the untold story of a group and a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Peter Doggett has been writing about popular music, the entertainment industry and social and cultural history since 1980. A regular contributor toMojo,QandGQ,his books includeThe Art and Music of John Lennon; a volume detailing the creation of the Beatles'Let It BeandAbbey Roadalbums; the pioneering study of the collision between rock and country music,Are You Ready for the Country?and, most recently,There's a Riot Going On: Revolutionaries, Rock Stars and the Rise and Fall of 60s Counter-culture.

The most important book about the Beatles since Ian MacDonald's Revolution in the Head.>