By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 2:01 PM on 18th April 2011
Sir Paul McCartney has created the ultimate tribute to his late wife Linda, with a book to celebrate her talent.
The 68-year-old has picked some of his favourite photographs taken by Linda, who passed away in 1998, for a new book.
The former Beatle and his children, including fashion designer Stella and photographer Mary, helped select pictures from an archive of more than 200,000 for the book which is described as a ‘lasting testament’ to Linda.
Paul’s favourites: Sir Paul McCartney, Stella, Mary and James chose a selection of their most love photographs such as this one of Sir Paul on holiday in Jamaica in 1971
Husband’s band: Linda photographed Sir Paul with the Beatles in 1968 in black and white
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Sir Paul, who married Linda in 1969, said: ‘From the early days I have very much admired her photography and being able to experience it personally only added to my feelings of admiration.
‘In those days, it was quite unusual for a woman photographer to be working on her own in photography and, in many ways, I know she has inspired a large number of female photographers who followed in her footsteps.’