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ABBA at 50
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The world's leading Abba historian charts the journey of the Swedish quartet, from humble beginnings in post-war Sweden to global superstardom, in this full-colour illustrated book
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An illustrated celebration of ABBA, from childhood through the Voyage album. Emerging victorious from Eurovision in 1974 with the winning tune "Waterloo," ABBA catapulted to fame and captured hearts across the world with their melodic and ever-so-catchy pop songs. Formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, ABBA became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982 with classic hits such as "Dancing Queen," "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme," and "Knowing Me, Knowing You". Their total record sales are estimated at more than 150 million; only the Beatles have sold more.
ABBA at 50 charts the journey of the Swedish quartet, from humble beginnings in post-war Sweden to global superstardom. Beautifully illustrated with essential images, it examines the group's enduring legacy and much-loved musical repertoire of perfectly crafted pop. From the group's outlandish outfits to the toll commercial success took on the private lives of the two married couples, this book is a must for all ABBA fans.
Author: Carl Magnus Palm is regarded as the world's leading ABBA historian. He has written or co-written eight ABBA books. Titles include, ABBA: The Complete Recordings, first published in 1994 (Century 22) and revised and expanded in 2017, which won the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Best Popular Music Discography in 2018; and the critically acclaimed Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of ABBA (Omnibus, 2001), the first comprehensive ABBA biography. In addition, Carl Magnus Palm has co-produced a number of television programmes about the band, contributed to Stockholm's ABBA The Museum, and worked as a consultant to Polar Music in the reissuing of ABBA's music.
200 colour and b/w illustrations
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ABBA at 50 by Carl Magnus Palm is well-received, with reviews highlighting its comprehensive and delightful portrayal of the iconic band ABBA. Readers appreciate the book's thorough documentation and engaging narrative, making it a pleasure to read and a cherished addition to many collectors' shelves.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786751010
Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Palazzo Editions Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Carl Magnus Palm is regarded as the world's leading ABBA historian. He has written or co-written eight ABBA books. Titles include, ABBA: The Complete Recordings, first published in 1994 (Century 22) and revised and expanded in 2017, it won the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Best Popular Music Discography in 2018; and the critically acclaimed Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of ABBA, (Omnibus, 2001), the first comprehensive ABBA biography. In addition, Carl Magnus Palm has co-produced a number of television programs about the band, contributed to Stockholm's ABBA The Museum, and worked as a consultant to Polar Music in the reissuing of ABBA's music.
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