Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite: the poster that inspired The Beatles
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Welcome to Kite. We create fascinating, exclusive art prints in open and limited editions
Starting with our famous reproduction of John Lennon’s Victorian circus poster that inspired The Beatles’ Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite!, we go to extraordinary lengths to produce beautiful, museum-quality art that lasts a lifetime.
From our studio in London, England we ship prints all over the world and the people who buy our work love what we make.
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite: A Limited Edition Print
In 1967 John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote a song called Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! for the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band!. The inspiration – and many of the lyrics – came from a letterpress-printed circus poster from 1843 that Lennon had bought in an antiques shop.
We have lovingly recreated that poster, using antique wooden and metal type as well as specially-commissioned wood engravings. Every print is hand-pulled on a Victorian press and individually numbered.
See the printStephen Hawking's Time Travellers Invitation
Professor Stephen Hawking devised an ingeniously simple experiment to determine whether time travel into the past was possible. The success of the experiment entirely depends on his invitation being seen by time travellers.
To tie in with this experiment, and with Professor Hawking's approval, we have created this poster printed in two letterpress limited editions and an open edition. It was meticulously assembled using antique wooden and metal type. Purchasing this print may help to prove that time travel is possible!
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Remembering George Harrison: a musical legend's enduring legacy
On November 29, 2001, the world mourned the loss of one of its most iconic and beloved musicians, George Harrison. As the quiet and introspective member of The Beatles, Harrison's passing marked the end of an era.
A decade of inspiration: Stephen Hawking and the Time Traveller's Invitation
Ten years ago today, something truly remarkable happened. In Cambridge, the brilliant physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking received a special gift: a silver-on-black Time Traveller's Invitation limited edition print. A decade later, we want to reflect on this special day in Kite history.
Shipping to Europe: an important message
We love Europe and all our European customers, but we no longer ship directly to European countries. If you are in Europe, you can still have our prints delivered to you. Read on to find out how…
With the Beatles: a pioneering album that redefined music
Released on November 22, 1963, With the Beatles, the iconic band's second studio album, was a pivotal moment in the history of music. Following the massive success of their debut album, this record elevated The Beatles to new heights..
