ABBA: The Official Photo Book to Launch September 23, 2014

Only Official Photography Book of One of The World's Bestselling Bands – The Photo Takes It All
By: Weldon Owen
 
ABBA: The Official Photo Book, by Petter Karsson
ABBA: The Official Photo Book, by Petter Karsson
SAN FRANCISCO - Sept. 12, 2014 - PRLog -- The first-ever authorized photographic biography of one of the greatest musical acts of all time, ABBA, will be published by Weldon Owen Publishing, in September 2014.  ABBA – The Official Photo Book will be released to coincide with the 40 year anniversary of when the band’s international career was launched by its winning performance of Waterloo at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, UK (April 6,1974). This unique title, with unparalleled access to the ABBA photographic archives, including new, rare, and unseen photographs, and images from some of the world’s most famous photographers, as well as exclusive personal anecdotes from all four band members, will show the band's amazing story, unlike ever before.

ABBA – The Official Photo Book is the only official photographic book that covers the entire career of the Swedish band, with full involvement from Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Frida Lyngstad. The book consists of more than 600 images of the band that, to date, has sold 380 million albums worldwide, making it one of the bestselling musical acts of all time, surpassed only by The Beatles and Elvis. Additionally, the book includes commentary and new insight from all four members of the pop group, looking at their life and career together.

The foreword is written by all four band members, marking it out as the book to commemorate this special year for ABBA fans.

ABBA – The Official Photo Book is produced in a large format style that recalls the design and size of a classic LP. A collector’s item, it brings to life the significant contribution ABBA has made to contemporary culture, over the past 40 years.

The book’s images brilliantly chart the band members’ early years; the formation and rise in popularity of ABBA; the group’s international breakthrough performance at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton; subsequent global superstardom; and eventual break-up – after just 10 years together – in 1982. ABBA – The Official Photo Book also features photographs that provide insight into the four band members’ subsequent careers, including the international success of the musicals Chess and Mamma Mia! (the award-winning movie starring Meryl Streep). The book will appeal to ABBA fans of all ages, around the world, and to anyone with an interest in popular culture, and music.

In addition, the band’s first-ever LIVE album will be released on September 30th. The Swedish group performed at Wembley Arena, London (UK) on November 10, 1979 and portions of the show were included on the 1986 live album 'ABBA Live' but until now the complete Wembley show has never been available.

ABBA – An International Fanbase And An Enduring Appeal

With the band continuing to sell more than 2 million albums each year, having had multiple number 1 albums in the UK, Australia, Holland, France, Germany, Austria, and top-charting albums in Canada and the USA, ABBA – The Official Photo Book will appeal to a huge fanbase.

Many events are taking place throughout 2014 to mark 40 years of one of the world's most popular bands. This is the definitive title, showing unparalleled insight into this fascinating story.

"I am thrilled with all of these pictures, some of which I am seeing now for the very first time.  The book provides a real trip down memory lane."Frida Lyngstad

For review copies, and all media and press inquiries, please contact Andrea Burnett andrea@andreaburnett.com/ 650-207-0917.

ABBA – The Official Photo Book, by Petter Karsson
Weldon Owen Publishing
www.weldonowen.com
Pub date: September 2014
Hardback; $39.95
400 pages
ISBN-10: 9171262822
ISBN-13: 978-9171262820
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.7 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.7 pounds

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