--- product_id: 112375181 title: "The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the Southern California Experience Hardcover – January 1, 1994" brand: "timothy white" price: "255.76 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/112375181-the-nearest-faraway-place-brian-wilson-the-beach-boys-southern store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the Southern California Experience Hardcover – January 1, 1994 **Brand:** timothy white **Price:** 255.76 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the Southern California Experience Hardcover – January 1, 1994 by timothy white - **How much does it cost?** 255.76 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/112375181-the-nearest-faraway-place-brian-wilson-the-beach-boys-southern) ## Best For - timothy white enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted timothy white brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the Southern California Experience Hardcover – January 1, 1994 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dMIetN5UL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ PLEASE, JUST GIVE ME THE BEACH BOYS! *by ***** on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2000* This extensively researched tome by Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Timothy White tells the story of The Beach Boys while integrating California history of the period. The book was extremely tedious in the beginning; too much minutiae about the Wilson's ancestors and their migration from Sweden to Kansas and finally to California. I don't mind background history, but this was a little bit more than I wanted to know. Ditto for other sections of the book regarding aqueducts, the evolution of the surfboard and surfing itself. I craved for Beach Boys information and would have preferred culling these parts out of the "California Saga". The actual story of The Beach Boys didn't start until page 85. However, the author provided new and interesting commentary on The Beach Boys, which made this book well worth the read. The thorough recounting of how the Wilson's father and manager Murry Wilson lost his eye in a work accident was riveting. Another section transcribed the dialogue that occurred during an infamous recording session that a drunk and unwelcome Murry Wilson crashed. This conversation illustrates Murry's frustration and jealousy towards Brian and his advancing record production skills. Also fascinating was a glimpse into a day circa 1976 with Brian Wilson at his home. Shattered mentally, he is being babysat by his cousin Stan Love (at a purported salary of $50,000 a year). Mr. White's mammoth research efforts shone with gems like these. Although I was occasionally frustrated with the peripheral California pap, I have to admit the invention of the hula-hoop by the Wham-O Manufacturing Company was a pleasant nostalgia trip. But to maintain my sanity I was forced to page through other non-Beach Boy sections of the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Serious Beach Boys Fan? This is a MUST HAVE, *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2007* The level of detail in here is absolutely astounding and this is a fascinating book. If you enjoyed Catch A Wave read this next. It will help you understand the genius of Brian Wilson and how he evolved into the master that he is. The history of the Wilson family is so well researched that it taught modern Wilsons things about their heritage that even they didn't know. This book goes well beyond what you would expect in rock and roll non-fiction/ rock biography. This delivers a window into American history and musical history. It also gives you a window into the hearts and dreams of an American family that has become a household name because of Brian. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not your everyday biography....but worth a read. *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015* The late Mr. White put together a book that mixed band history within the cultural narrative of the period. There are the occasional errors, as there are in ALL biographies about Wilson and the Beach Boys, but these are few and far between. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/112375181-the-nearest-faraway-place-brian-wilson-the-beach-boys-southern](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/112375181-the-nearest-faraway-place-brian-wilson-the-beach-boys-southern) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*