The groups' first nationwide tour of 14 cities was in support of Helen Shapiro, Britain's female singing sensation at the time. Contains a Beatles biography which touts their new release, "Please Please Me", as being "destined for parade honors". The single, of course, would soon move them to the headliner spot only four months later during the Roy Orbison tour. Some water staining on upper left spine area of cover and pages. Horizontal crease through middle area.