This page contains information about the Rocking In the Norselands book and what it’s all about. To find out how you can order a copy, please head on over to the Rocking In the Norselands Book Ordering Page!
OK! SO, WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?
If you are interested in music, the Rocking In the Norselands book is made just for you! It is a gold mine of stories, facts, and anecdotes from the frequently crazy but always interesting world of rock’n’roll.
The book collects most of the articles from the Rocking In the Norselands website. Just like the stories you are used to seeing on the site, the book covers multiple artists across several decades, with song/album/band facts and stories of all kinds. The goal has always been to make sure every story is interesting and/or an entertaining read, even if the artist in question isn’t one of your favourites.
In addition to articles you know from the site, there are some new things – including an introductory chapter where I talk about my own journey as a music lover and collector, as well as a humorous (and slightly epic) foreword by American musician, producer, co-podcaster, music fan, and longtime friend Thomas Kercheval.
Fortunately, you won’t have to suffer through endless amounts of pure text. The book is fully illustrated with original art by known Norwegian comic book artist Torbjørn Lien.
Due to the amount of articles, there will be two books, where the articles are organised chronologically, making it a historic trawl through a rock’n’roll timeline of sorts. Book one covers 1955-1982, book two will cover 1982-2024.
WHEN
Book one is ready! The boxes making up the entire print run is currently filling up a large portion of our house’s entryway.
Book two will be available much later, and no earlier than well into 2025. There is a lot to learn from doing this, and it makes sense to finish a run of the first book before plunging into the next one.
FORMAT & LOOK
The book looks and feels incredible, is a deluxe edition in every sense – and it is HUGE!
- A4 sized (coffee table book size)
- Quality binding
- Hardcover
- Premium paper quality
- 434 pages
- 1,62 kilos (approx. 3,57 pounds)
Pictures of the book (click left and right to navigate):
AVAILABILITY
The book is self-published in a limited run. For now, 100 individually numbered copies have been printed and made available for sale. Books will be sold in order arrival order. First come, first served!
I am considering a system where those who order the first book will also get first dibs on book two, but this is very much TBD. As it looks now, staying on the book update mailing list should be enough to cover this.
PRICE
The book itself costs NOK 550. This investment secures you a quality-bound, hardcover, coffee-table sized book of premium paper quality of 434 pages (basically as much as I could push into it without going into the next printing price bracket!).
PERSONALISED COPIES
I will be happy to sign books for anyone who wishes it, as well as adding any dedication of your choice (you will be able to indicate if and what you want me to write in the order form). This will of course not cost anything extra. I’ll be more than happy to do it as a thank you for ordering. It genuinely means the world.
SHIPPING
Figuring out shipping for such a big book was always going to be a challenge. Sending something of that size and weight can be expensive, but I feel I have found some acceptable options given what we’re working with. I have broken up the shipping rates/options for each geographical region on the order page.
The books will be wrapped up in quality protective padding and securely stored inside solid shipping materials. I will always confirm a final and definite price for book + shipping before you pay.
Full front & back cover below!
Thanks for your interest!
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Please note: the form below is NOT the book order form! If you want to order the book, please fill out the form on the Rocking In the Norselands Book Ordering Page!
However, if you want to receive updates about volume 2 (coming in the future if volume 1 sells well!) and general book updates, you can sign up for those below!
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Your info is sent via an SSL-encrypted connection, will never be handed over to anyone else, and I will only ever use it specifically to provide updates about the RITN books and nothing else.
Thank you so much for your interest!
