WE ALL LOVE ABBA - EXPANDED EDITION - NEW BOOK!
ABOUT MY BOOKS
THE LEGACY OF ABBA VOLUME ONE & VOLUME TWO
(ENGLISH VERSION)
While fans and pop-music lovers alike are still taking in the news of ABBA’s inconceivable comeback with the album Voyage and their Avatar concerts scheduled in London next year, a brand-new, up-to-date two-volume book set sees the light of day on 7th October 2021.
The Legacy of ABBA by Stany Van Wymeersch features his unique interviews and meetings with the ABBA members as well as talks with some of their closest collaborators (Lasse Wellander, Bernard Löhr, Hans Löfvenberg, Janne Schaffer,…). The new ABBA songs are also discussed.
The book set includes a foreword by the esteemed theatre director and arts producer Jude Kelly CBE, who curated both official ABBA: Super Troupers exhibitions in London.
Exclusively, an array of international stars – among others, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kiki Dee, Kim Wilde and Paul Young – shed their light on the supergroup’s legacy in surprising and insightful ways.
The books are also a showcase for the talent of such great photographers as Anders Hanser Bubi Heilemann, Alberto Tolot, Gered Mankowitz, Govert de Roos and Larsåke Thuresson. Several photos are here published for the very first time. As the icing on the cake, The Legacy of ABBA - Volume Two contains many rare and unpublished photos from the vaults of Belgian pop magazine Joepie’s photographers Marcel Van Landeghem and Hugo Heyndrickx.
Last but not least, Stany turns his spotlight on Hollywood and cinema, with interviews of several cast members from the Mamma Mia! films as well as directors Stephan Elliott (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) and Lasse Hallström (ABBA: The Movie), and Dallas star Audrey Landers.
The Legacy of ABBA – Volume One (English edition)
ISBN: 978-90-82529-81-4
Author: Stany Van Wymeersch
Format: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover with silver imprint on laminate
Pages: 356
The Legacy of ABBA – Volume Two (English edition)
ISBN: 978-90-82529-82-1
Author: Stany Van Wymeersch
Format: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover with silver imprint on laminate
Pages: 376
Both books are available at the Official ABBA Fan Club Shop, on most Amazon platforms and on ubuy.com (everywhere in the world)
LET'S TALK ABOUT ABBA (ENGLISH VERSION)
“This book is the best that I’ve seen in its field”, says ABBA’s art director Rune Söderqvist in his foreword to Let’s talk about ABBA, the brand new interview book about ABBA. From the start, the creator of the famous ABBA logo and their record sleeves was involved in this ambitious project, written by Belgian pop journalist Stany Van Wymeersch.
Recipe for success
In a series of gripping interviews with ABBA's inner circle, Van Wymeersch explores why ABBA was so successful. From costume designer Owe Sandström to famous fans as Giorgio Moroder, Anne-Sofie von Otter, Neil Sedaka and Brian May: the book provides new insights on the iconic pop group. The book also includes original quotes by ABBA and an exclusive interview with Björn Ulvaeus.
Let’s talk about ABBA puts the success of ABBA in an historical context. The mix of the original lay-out and old and new photographs make for a unique experience.
Author: Stany Van Wymeersch
Format: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover with silver foil cover
Pages: 288
EAN: 9789491513138
Published by Dragonetti, the lifestyle label of Ballon Media
The book Let's talk about ABBA is available at the Official ABBA Fan Club Shop and on several Amazon platforms
LET'S TALK ABOUT ABBA (NEDERLANDSE VERSIE)
“Het beste wat ik ooit zag in z’n genre.” Dat vindt ABBA’s artdirector Rune Söderqvist van Let’s talk about ABBA, het nieuwe interviewboek van Gentenaar Stany Van Wymeersch. Die betrok de bedenker van het logo en de platenhoezen van ABBA van bij aanvang bij dit unieke boek.
Succesrecept
In pakkende interviews met mensen uit ABBA’s inner circle ontrafelt Van Wymeersch het geheim achter de grootste popgroep aller tijden. Van hun kostuumontwerper Owe Sandström over beroemde fans als Giorgio Moroder tot de Vlaamse sterrenreporter Vic Dennis: het boek belicht de iconische popgroep vanuit alle mogelijk hoeken.
Let’s talk about ABBA plaatst het fenomeen in een historisch perspectief. Zo wisselen originele archiefbeelden af met nooit eerder gepubliceerd beeldmateriaal.
Auteur: Stany Van Wymeersch
Formaat: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover met zilverglans
Aantal pagina's: 288
EAN: 9789491513121
Uitgegeven bij Dragonetti, het lifestylelabel van Ballon Media
Het boek Let’s talk about ABBA is verkrijgbaar bij de Official ABBA Fan Club Shop, bol.com en Amazon
ABBA. AUSTUSAVALDUS ÜLIMALE POPBÄNDILE (ESTONIAN VERSION)
ABBA on üks kõige edukamaid ja müütilisemaid bände muusikaajaloos: üle 400 miljoni müüdud albumi kogu maailmas, virtuaalne kontsertetendus „Voyage“, oma muuseum ning kõrvalprojektid, nagu muusikal „Mamma Mia!“ ja samanimelised filmid.
Raamat „ABBA. Austusavaldus ülimale popbändile“ on kummardus imelisele Rootsi nelikule, milles räägivad ABBA loost inimesed, kes tundsid neid nii professionaalses kui ka eraelus.
Inforikkas raamatus on üle 40 haruldase intervjuu selliste inimestega nagu ABBA kostüümidisainer Owe Sandström, koreograaf Graham Tainton, mitmed ABBA muusikud ning bändi juhtfiguurid Björn Ulvaeus ja Benny Andersson. Samuti saavad sõna nii mõnedki superstaarid, kes on – mõnevõrra ootamatult – seotud ABBA-ga. Pöörates erilist tähelepanu ABBA populaarsusele Eestis, on autor lisanud raamatusse värske intervjuu Eesti kuuma popstaari Stefaniga, kes räägib oma soojast suhtumisest ABBA-sse.
Ingliskeelne originaalversioon „Letʼs Talk Abbout ABBA“ oli rahvusvaheline Amazoni bestseller, mis saavutas Ühendkuningriigis ja Poolas esikoha ning jõudis kõrgetele kohtadele ka Rootsis, Saksamaal ja Prantsusmaal. Käesolevat väljaannet on autor uuendanud ja täiendanud.
Stany Van Wymeersch on nelja eduka ABBA-st rääkiva raamatu autor. Tema esimesele raamatule „Letʼs Talk About ABBA“ järgnes „We All Love ABBA“, seejärel kaheosaline „The Legacy of ABBA“. Stany oli Londonis O2 Arenal toimunud ametliku näituse „ABBA: Super Troupers“ konsultant. Samuti kuulus ta rahvusvahelisse žüriisse, mis annab välja auhinda Eurostory Best Lyrics Award kõige rabavamate laulusõnade eest Eurovisiooni lauluvõistlusel.
Ta on lõpetanud Genti ülikooli Belgias magistrikraadiga õigusteaduses ning töötanud juriidilise nõustajana, aga ka kommunikatsioonispetsialistina moe- ja kultuuriüritustel.
Raamatu tagakaanel olev QR-kood viib Spotify playlist’i. Kuula näiteks: „S.O.S.“ (ABBA) – „Sunny Girl“ (Hep Stars) – „The Winner Takes It All“ (ABBA) – „En ledig dag“ (Frida) – „Thank You for the Music“ – „Gabrielle“ (Hootenanny Singers) – „Super Trouper“ (ABBA) – „Jag var så kär“ (Agnetha Fältskog) – „When I Kissed the Teacher“ (ABBA).
Autor: Stany Van Wymeersch
Raamatu kaas: KK
Lehekülgede arv: 335
Mõõtmed: 215 x 280
Avaldamise aeg: 10.12.2022
Tõlkija: Krista Kallis
Toimetaja: Ele Sarapuu
WE ALL LOVE ABBA (ENGLISH VERSION)
Following on from his well-received book 'Let’s Talk About ABBA', Stany Van Wymeersch now turns the spotlight on how musicians and other creatives from a surprising array of genres have been inspired to draw from ABBA’s mesmerizing musical canon.
The artists’ narratives, from Suzi Quatro to James Last and from Pete Waterman right through to the Sex Pistols, firmly illustrate that ABBA, and their music, have clearly left an indelible fingerprint on the music-making of a wide and diverse range of firmly established and respected musical artists. Some even went so far as to integrate or recraft ABBA’s music to sculpt their own unique projects.
Whilst the fascinatingly open and frank interviews of We All Love ABBA tackle the ABBA phenomenon in a highly refreshing and global pop culture kind of way, the selected photographs of ABBA and their peers, by renowned lensmen such as Brad Elterman, Govert de Roos and Aad Spanjaard, secure an enjoyable visual trip that starts in the ‘70s and ends in 2016.
The icing on the cake are three unique letters written to ABBA, a photo story featuring Michiel Gunning (pop journalist/ABBA expert) and Dutch girl group Luv’, and finally, a CD-single by Belgian artist Embracingfranki that features a recording at ABBA’s legendary Polar Studios.
Interviewees include: Pete Waterman (Stock/Aitken/Waterman), Suzi Quatro, Giorgio Moroder, Andy Scott (Sweet), Neil Sedaka, James Last, Connie Francis, Andy Bell (Erasure), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.), Terry Uttley (Smokie), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Hazell Dean, Conchita Wurst, Carl Magnus Palm (ABBA biographer), Judy Craymer (creator/producer Mamma Mia), Judy McLane (Broadway star), Rod Stephen (Björn Again), Per Herrey (Herrey’s) and Brian May (Queen) and girl group Luv'.
Author: Stany Van Wymeersch
Format: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover (laminated)
Pages: 176
EAN: 9789082529807
Published by Stany Van Wymeersch
The book We All Love ABBA is available at the Official ABBA Fan Club Shop and on several Amazon platforms
WHAT THE INTERVIEWEES SAY ABOUT 'LET'S TALK ABOUT ABBA'
Ulf Andersson, ABBA saxophonist: "I heard rumours this book was coming. It's really great, now that I see it"
Ingmarie Halling, curator/CEO ABBA The Museum: "A tremendous piece of work you have done here. Congratulations!"
Janne Schaffer, ABBA guitarist: "Thanks Stany for the fantastic book of Swedish music and that you let me in"
Little Gerhard, Scandinavian Rock King: "Good work!"
Owe Sandström, ABBA designer: "Love it!"
Svenne Hedlund, Hep Stars: "This is a fanatstic book!"
Chris Norman, Smokie: "Great book!"
Brian May, Queen: "Well done, Stany"
Connie Francis: "My forever grateful thanks for bringing this to the world"
Murray Head: "I am immensely flattered. Stany, you have my heartfelt support - thanks again"
James Last: "Thank you for the music. I think it is important to put talented musicians into the limelight with books"
Neil Sedaka: "I'm really very pleased with this book"
WHAT THE INTERVIEWEES SAY ABOUT 'WE ALL LOVE ABBA'
Hazell Dean: "Thank you for the book. It's great. I've given it a shoutout in my Facebook page (...the very grand coffee table book 'We all love ABBA')
Maggie MacNeal: "Nicely done, Stany. You can be proud of it"
Walter Proost, European Philharmonia: "Fantastic job. Up to the next book"
Philippe Elan, French singer: "Dear Stany, it was a pleasure participating in this beautiful project"
Michiel Gunning, pop journalist: "I've been reading the interview with Marga and myself with wide-open mouth. What a professionalism. I'm impressed!"
Govert de Roos, photographer: "I'm proud of you!"
Embracingfranki, Belgian pop crooner: "This book means a lot to me!"
José Hoebee, LUV': "Superstany!"
Matt Pop, producer/remixer: "I am proud to be featured in the book....Furthermore, there are many fabulous photographs in this book, often from personal archives and previously unseen"
Andy Bell, ERASURE: "What a lovely idea. Thanx for including me"
Email us: info@stanyvanwymeersch.com
Copyright @ Stany Van Wymeersch
All Rights Reserved
ABOUT MY BOOKS
LET'S TALK ABOUT ABBA - ENGLISH VERSION
“This book is the best that I’ve seen in its field”, says ABBA’s art director Rune Söderqvist in his foreword to Let’s talk about ABBA, the brand new interview book about ABBA. From the start, the creator of the famous ABBA logo and their record sleeves was involved in this ambitious project, written by Belgian pop journalist Stany Van Wymeersch.
Recipe for success
In a series of gripping interviews with ABBA's inner circle, Van Wymeersch explores why ABBA was so successful. From costume designer Owe Sandström to famous fans as Giorgio Moroder, Anne-Sofie von Otter, Neil Sedaka and Brian May: the book provides new insights on the iconic pop group. The book also includes original quotes by ABBA and an exclusive interview with Björn Ulvaeus.
Let’s talk about ABBA puts the success of ABBA in an historical context. The mix of the original lay-out and old and new photographs make for a unique experience.
Author: Stany Van Wymeersch
Format: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover with silver foil cover
Pages: 288
EAN: 9789491513138
Published by Dragonetti, the lifestyle label of Ballon Media
The book Let's talk about ABBA is available at the Official ABBA Fan Club Shop and on amazon.co.uk
LET'S TALK ABOUT ABBA - NEDERLANDSE VERSIE (DUTCH VERSION)
“Het beste wat ik ooit zag in z’n genre.” Dat vindt ABBA’s artdirector Rune Söderqvist van Let’s talk about ABBA, het nieuwe interviewboek van Gentenaar Stany Van Wymeersch. Die betrok de bedenker van het logo en de platenhoezen van ABBA van bij aanvang bij dit unieke boek.
Succesrecept
In pakkende interviews met mensen uit ABBA’s inner circle ontrafelt Van Wymeersch het geheim achter de grootste popgroep aller tijden. Van hun kostuumontwerper Owe Sandström over beroemde fans als Giorgio Moroder tot de Vlaamse sterrenreporter Vic Dennis: het boek belicht de iconische popgroep vanuit alle mogelijk hoeken.
Let’s talk about ABBA plaatst het fenomeen in een historisch perspectief. Zo wisselen originele archiefbeelden af met nooit eerder gepubliceerd beeldmateriaal.
Auteur: Stany Van Wymeersch
Formaat: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover met zilverglans
Aantal pagina's: 288
EAN: 9789491513121
Uitgegeven bij Dragonetti, het lifestylelabel van Ballon Media
Het boek Let’s talk about ABBA is verkrijgbaar bij de Official ABBA Fan Club Shop en bij bol.com
WE ALL LOVE ABBA - ENGLISH VERSION
Following on from his well-received book 'Let’s Talk About ABBA', Stany Van Wymeersch now turns the spotlight on how musicians and other creatives from a surprising array of genres have been inspired to draw from ABBA’s mesmerizing musical canon.
The artists’ narratives, from Suzi Quatro to James Last and from Pete Waterman right through to the Sex Pistols, firmly illustrate that ABBA, and their music, have clearly left an indelible fingerprint on the music-making of a wide and diverse range of firmly established and respected musical artists. Some even went so far as to integrate or recraft ABBA’s music to sculpt their own unique projects.
Whilst the fascinatingly open and frank interviews of We All Love ABBA tackle the ABBA phenomenon in a highly refreshing and global pop culture kind of way, the selected photographs of ABBA and their peers, by renowned lensmen such as Brad Elterman, Govert de Roos and Aad Spanjaard, secure an enjoyable visual trip that starts in the ‘70s and ends in 2016.
The icing on the cake are three unique letters written to ABBA, a photo story featuring Michiel Gunning (pop journalist/ABBA expert) and Dutch girl group Luv’, and finally, a CD-single by Belgian artist Embracingfranki that features a recording at ABBA’s legendary Polar Studios.
Interviewees include: Pete Waterman (Stock/Aitken/Waterman), Suzi Quatro, Giorgio Moroder, Andy Scott (Sweet), Neil Sedaka, James Last, Connie Francis, Andy Bell (Erasure), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.), Terry Uttley (Smokie), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Hazell Dean, Conchita Wurst, Carl Magnus Palm (ABBA biographer), Judy Craymer (creator/producer Mamma Mia), Judy McLane (Broadway star), Rod Stephen (Björn Again), Per Herrey (Herrey’s) and Brian May (Queen) and girl group Luv'.
Author: Stany Van Wymeersch
Format: 230 x 280 mm, hardcover (laminated)
Pages: 176
EAN: 9789082529807
Published by Stany Van Wymeersch
The book We All Love ABBA is available at the Official ABBA Fan Club Shop, amazon and ebay
WHAT THE INTERVIEWEES SAY ABOUT 'LET'S TALK ABOUT ABBA'
Ulf Andersson, ABBA saxophonist: "I heard rumours this book was coming. It's really great, now that I see it"
Ingmarie Halling, curator/CEO ABBA The Museum: "A tremendous piece of work you have done here. Congratulations!"
Janne Schaffer, ABBA guitarist: "Thanks Stany for the fantastic book of Swedish music and that you let me in"
Little Gerhard, Scandinavian Rock King: "Good work!"
Owe Sandström, ABBA designer: "Love it!"
Svenne Hedlund, Hep Stars: "This is a fanatstic book!"
Chris Norman, Smokie: "Great book!"
Brian May, Queen: "Well done, Stany"
Connie Francis: "My forever grateful thanks for bringing this to the world"
Murray Head: "I am immensely flattered. Stany, you have my heartfelt support - thanks again"
James Last: "Thank you for the music. I think it is important to put talented musicians into the limelight with books"
Neil Sedaka: "I'm really very pleased with this book"
WHAT THE INTERVIEWEES SAY ABOUT 'WE ALL LOVE ABBA'
Hazell Dean: "Thank you for the book. It's great. I've given it a shoutout in my Facebook page (...the very grand coffee table book 'We all love ABBA')
Maggie MacNeal: "Nicely done, Stany. You can be proud of it"
Walter Proost, European Philharmonia: "Fantastic job. Up to the next book"
Philippe Elan, French singer: "Dear Stany, it was a pleasure participating in this beautiful project"
Michiel Gunning, pop journalist: "I've been reading the interview with Marga and myself with wide-open mouth. What a professionalism. I'm impressed!"
Govert de Roos, photographer: "I'm proud of you!"
Embracingfranki, Belgian pop crooner: "This book means a lot to me!"
José Hoebee, LUV': "Superstany!"
Matt Pop, producer/remixer: "I am proud to be featured in the book....Furthermore, there are many fabulous photographs in this book, often from personal archives and previously unseen"
Andy Bell, ERASURE: "What a lovely idea. Thanx for including me"
Email us: info@stanyvanwymeersch.com
Copyright @ Stany Van Wymeersch
All Rights Reserved