When the greatest rock and roll band in the world released Beggars Banquet in 1968, the inner sleeve, picturing the original lineup in full regalia enjoying themselves in an immense castle, was treasured by fans. This book presents the entire known collection of Michael Joseph’s photographs from that day, which are among the last of the original line-up featuring Brian Jones. The collection includes detail views, presented in a landscape format, oversize package.

In addition, this book features a brief epigraph by Keith Richards and an original 10,000 word essay by Robert Greenfield. Greenfield’s essay describes the genesis of the record, with an account of the creation of each song. He also discusses producer Jimmy Miller, engineer Glyn Johns, the Olympic Studios where the album was recorded, the castle where the exterior shots were taken, and the mansion Sarum Chase, where the interior photographs were taken.

This edition is printed on thick, acid-free art paper, with the works reproduced at a high resolution standard. This edition is limited to 200 copies, each one signed by Robert Greenfield.