The first Rocking In the Norselands book is a magnificent hardcover beast of 1,62 kilos/3,57 pounds!
You have arrived at the Rocking In the Norselands book information page! Thank you so much for your interest!
The Rocking In the Norselands books are made for anyone with an above average interest in music. They are a gold mine of stories, facts, and anecdotes from the frequently crazy but always interesting world of rock’n’roll!
Two volumes are available, covering cover 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.
The articles in the volumes are organized chronologically, forming a timeline of musical releases, events, and landmark moments in the history of music, making the books a historic trawl through a rock’n’roll timeline of sorts.
- Volume 1 covers the period from 1955 to 1982, being 434 pages long
- Volume 2 covers the period from 1982 to 2024, being 474 pages long
WHAT ARE THE BOOKS ABOUT?
The Rocking In the Norselands books serves as a physical collection for most of the articles from the Rocking In the Norselands website. This makes it very easy if you want to read before you buy: just browse the Rocking In the Norselands website!
- In addition to the articles themselves, the books contain introductory chapters where I talk about my own journey as a music lover and collector.
- Volume 1 contains a humorous (and slightly epic) foreword by American musician, producer, co-podcaster, music fan, and longtime friend Thomas Kercheval.
- The author of Volume Two’s foreword is still shrouded in secrecy. They will be announced closer to the book’s release.
- Fortunately, you won’t have to suffer through endless passages of pure text. All the books are fully illustrated with original art by known Norwegian comic book artist Torbjørn Lien.
FORMAT & LOOK
The book looks and feels incredible, is a deluxe edition in every sense – and it is HUGE!
- A4 sized (yes – it is a coffee table book!)
- Quality binding
- Hardcover
- Premium paper quality
- 434 pages (Vol 1), 474 pages (Vol 2)
- Volume 1 weighs in at 1,62 kilos (approx. 3,57 pounds)
- Volume 2 weight TBA
Several pictures of the book in the gallery below (click the left and right arrows to navigate):
AVAILABILITY
- Volume 1 was launched in May 2024. It has been selling well and as of March 2026 I have about a dozen copies left. I expect most of those to go as soon as Volume Two is announced – don’t wait if you want one!
- Volume 2 will become available in May 2026. The order page will be updated with info on how to order Volume Two as soon as it is physically available.
The boks are self-published in a limited run of 100 individually numbered copies. Books are sold in order arrival order. First come, first served!
PRICE
Volume 1 costs NOK 550.
Volume 2 costs NOK 600. I apologize, but a bigger book + increased paper costs is what it is.
However, if you bought Volume 1, I can offer you Volume 2 for the same price as the first one: NOK 550.
Until further notice, this discount works in any other combination as well:
- If you want to buy Volumes 1 and 2 at the same time, you can get both for NOK 550 each.
- If you buy Volume 2 for NOK 600, but later want to pick up Volume 1, you’ll get that for NOK 500.
- The discount kicks in thenever you buy a second book, whichever one it is.
Hopefully you’ll agree this is a worthy investment for a quality-bound 434/474-page hardcover coffee-table book.
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 – see “how to order” below). 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.
HOW TO ORDER
The page you’re on now is meant as an information page about the book. If you’re interested in placing an order, please head on over to the dedicated Rocking In the Norselands Book Ordering Page!
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.
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Thank you so much for your interest!
