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Post by gazman on Jun 22, 2020 8:48:27 GMT
Dutch fan Remko van Drongelen is writing a new, comprehensive book about Frida's career outside of ABBA, starting when she was a teenager and up to the 21st Century.
More details are in the attached link - this is a 'Crowdfunding' campaign in a similar fashion to those that Carl Magnus Palm has recently used.
The author has already published a couple of excerpts from the book, by way of example.
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Post by gazman on Jun 22, 2020 8:53:01 GMT
Apparently the above link isn't working - so, if you want to know more, just use Google search engine to look for 'Frida Beyond ABBA' and then follow the INDIEGOGO link, which contains a video from the author...
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Post by gazman on Jun 22, 2020 8:56:59 GMT
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Post by The Rubber Ball Man on Jun 22, 2020 9:36:29 GMT
I think I might get this book. I’m really excited for this.
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Post by HOMETIME on Jun 22, 2020 11:17:08 GMT
I read the extract that was published on the Facebook page. It seems to be well written. I've grown wary of fan-written books because, although they are clearly labours of love, the craft of writing is too often a stretch for some authors. The little I've seen of this one gives me hope. Carl Magnus Palm heartily endorses it too. Not having spent as much as I would ordinarily have done outside of lockdown, I felt able to afford this. But €37 for an e-book is still a lot of money. I hope this takes off: it seems genuinely respectful and very well researched. I tried adding the crowdfund link is here but it failed, so here's the Facebook page link instead: www.facebook.com/FRIDA-BEYOND-ABBA-101508254849422/You can reach the crowdfund link there and see a nice video by the author that includes a tiny snippet of a phone interview with Steve Lillywhite. I think this campaign is very good, really. But the target amount seems daunting. I wonder if enough people will/can help. |
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Post by Michal on Jun 22, 2020 15:07:52 GMT
It looks like a good book and I'll definitely support it, even if the price is eye-watering (again). However, I wonder if the crowdfunding campaign has a chance to succeed now, when many people are forced to save and will think twice before spending so much money.
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Post by Michal on Jun 22, 2020 15:09:27 GMT
I've just checked the crowdfunding page and it actually looks quite promising - 25% already.
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Post by gazman on Jun 25, 2020 9:38:54 GMT
I've just checked the crowdfunding page and it actually looks quite promising - 25% already. Indeed - after 3 days, it has met nearly half of its funding requirement, which must be pretty good going... |
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Post by Michal on Jun 29, 2020 5:55:47 GMT
Very good indeed, but the progress slowed down recently. I haven't made my contribution yet and I guess many people are biding their time. I mean, personally I won't pre-order the book if the goal is reached and will wait with the purchase until it's published. On the other hand, if they don't collect the requested amount before the end of the campaign, I will surely contribute to help to make it happen...
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Post by gazman on Jun 29, 2020 14:50:53 GMT
Very good indeed, but the progress slowed down recently. I haven't made my contribution yet and I guess many people are biding their time. I mean, personally I won't pre-order the book if the goal is reached and will wait with the purchase until it's published. On the other hand, if they don't collect the requested amount before the end of the campaign, I will surely contribute to help to make it happen... Yes, I see your plan - bear in mind, though, that the author has said, in response to a similar query from another fan, that the pre-ordering price is likely to go up after the Crowdfunding period comes to an end. No details on the degree of price increase were offered, however. |
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Post by HOMETIME on Jun 29, 2020 17:59:18 GMT
The snippets being released by the author are fascinating. Today, he released a piece about folk albums planned, partially recorded, but not released. This is stuff I had no clue about. Funding is at 57% with 23 days still to go. It would be a real shame if this project didn't get off the ground.
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Post by Michal on Jun 29, 2020 19:39:08 GMT
Very good indeed, but the progress slowed down recently. I haven't made my contribution yet and I guess many people are biding their time. I mean, personally I won't pre-order the book if the goal is reached and will wait with the purchase until it's published. On the other hand, if they don't collect the requested amount before the end of the campaign, I will surely contribute to help to make it happen... Yes, I see your plan - bear in mind, though, that the author has said, in response to a similar query from another fan, that the pre-ordering price is likely to go up after the Crowdfunding period comes to an end. No details on the degree of price increase were offered, however. It may happen and it may not. Do you remember the crowdfunding campaign for The Complete Recording Sessions? It was presented as a strictly limited book and Carl Magnus Palm tried to make us believe that it will be almost impossible to buy it if you don't pre-order it during the campaign. The hardcover edition is now really sold out but it was available for purchase not so long ago while it was published in 2017. Somehow I feel it will be similar in this case. Certainly the price won't double or something like that... I just feel that I've already spent too much on ABBA and music in general this year (and there is more to come - the vinyl box, the Super Trouper releases, possibly one or two of the new recordings too) so I guess I should start to save a bit. However, I will surely support the campaign if it doesn't reach its goal before the end. |
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Post by josef on Jun 29, 2020 19:51:05 GMT
I'm not too bothered about this. I already know what songs she recorded and what she did after and before ABBA. What I'd REALLY be interested in reading would be Frida's autobiography or novel or whatever it is she's apparently been writing. Now, THAT would really pique my interest. So where is it?!
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Post by HOMETIME on Jun 29, 2020 21:26:34 GMT
Really? Am I the only one who didn't know about the folk albums planned in 1973 and 1994?! I am really out of the loop. It seems there's a bunch of planned and shelved projects out there. An autobiography really would be great and if the quality of writing on display so far is indicative of what we can expect from the finished product, I think Remko could be just the man to tackle an official biography. What a story to tell!
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Post by Michal on Jun 30, 2020 9:58:35 GMT
Really? Am I the only one who didn't know about the folk albums planned in 1973 and 1994?! I am really out of the loop. It seems there's a bunch of planned and shelved projects out there. An autobiography really would be great and if the quality of writing on display so far is indicative of what we can expect from the finished product, I think Remko could be just the man to tackle an official biography. What a story to tell! I didn't know about the folk albums either but somehow the information doesn't excite me much. I doubt the book will lead to a release of some previously unreleased material. I guess we've learned enough about this matter in the past. I would also prefer an autobiography but I think this one will be interesting too, even if maybe a bit tedious to read at places as if I understand it right, it will be similar to The Complete Recording Sessions in some way. |
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Post by HOMETIME on Jun 30, 2020 11:33:59 GMT
Yeah, I guess different books will work for different people. I certainly appreciate and enjoy (in a nerdish way) The Complete Recording Sessions. I suppose my love of Frida's solo output makes me a target reader. I never harboured any notion that this might lead to release of stuff from the vaults: if Frida herself nixed a Best Of and unreleased material for the Shine reissues, I doubt she'll any more likely to relent after this publication. But never say never, I suppose!
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Post by justabba on Jun 30, 2020 14:29:10 GMT
Well I've ordered the book and hugely looking forward to it!
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Post by HOMETIME on Jul 6, 2020 19:46:11 GMT
Same. I see the funding is now at 81% and there are still a few weeks to go. Hopefully the target is easily reached. The little titbits being released every few days are terrific.
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Post by Michal on Jul 7, 2020 5:29:52 GMT
Yeah, I guess different books will work for different people. I certainly appreciate and enjoy (in a nerdish way) The Complete Recording Sessions. I suppose my love of Frida's solo output makes me a target reader. I never harboured any notion that this might lead to release of stuff from the vaults: if Frida herself nixed a Best Of and unreleased material for the Shine reissues, I doubt she'll any more likely to relent after this publication. But never say never, I suppose! I like The Complete Recording Sessions too but I must admit the updated version really was a bit too much at places. Still it is a great source of information and I'm glad I supported the crowdfunding campaign back then. I even pre-ordered its "companion volume" (as CMP calls it) ABBA on Record but I almost regret it now, as the publication date has been postponed a few times already. That's one of the reasons I'm hesitating now. The book will be great, I'm sure, however I'm not in mood for pre-ordering something that is so far away. There are still 15 days of the campaign ahead, so maybe I'll change my mind yet. As for the unreleased stuff, I've always thought that Frida would be the easiest of the ABBA members to persuade to release something from the vaults but it seems I was wrong. There were a few opportunities already and still nothing... |
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Post by The Rubber Ball Man on Jul 10, 2020 12:21:05 GMT
The target has been reached which is really exciting.
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Post by HOMETIME on Jul 10, 2020 19:36:08 GMT
It's excellent news. From the snippets released, I get the impression that a significant chunk of the writing has been completed. Fingers crossed that the publication date is not pushed back.
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Post by Liebezeit on Feb 9, 2022 0:12:43 GMT
New Book for 2021 - MORE like "new book for 2022"
Slated for release on 21 February this year according to the researcher himself.
I do remember recalling and commenting on this one; it was that I was very skeptical of the researcher (per usual nature, it's when if an unknown name suddenly appears, there's a tendency to be wary until he says he is what he is, what he is doing) until he mentioned he had permission to hear unreleased recordings. Now, I am floored.
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Post by HOMETIME on Feb 9, 2022 8:11:26 GMT
I'm really looking forward to this book. The little snippets/teasers he's provided since announcing the book have been really well written and seem to offer things we haven't heard before. And the primary focus seems to be on the music and not her private life: quite refreshing for books by a fan.
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Post by HOMETIME on Feb 27, 2022 14:17:13 GMT
My ebook was delivered yesterday and I got stuck in straight away. It's very through. Currently at the point where Frida first meets Benny. The whole thing is very well written and presented. Has anyone else started reading yet?
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Post by Michal on Feb 27, 2022 15:46:49 GMT
I ordered a physical copy and it hasn't arrived yet. But I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by HOMETIME on Feb 28, 2022 16:36:44 GMT
My physical copy arrived today, just as I finished reading the ebook. It's exhaustive, thorough and surprisingly revealing. It's quite a bit sadder than I expected. The physical copy is just gorgeous.
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Post by gazman on Mar 1, 2022 19:07:04 GMT
My physical copy arrived today, just as I finished reading the ebook. It's exhaustive, thorough and surprisingly revealing. It's quite a bit sadder than I expected. The physical copy is just gorgeous. Yes, indeed, it is quite a sad story in many places. Early life for Frida, her mother and grandmother, certainly was no picnic. Three strong women, one of whom died tragically young. Most of the ABBA members have had a sad life in places, really. I feel it is very sad, for instance, that Benny lost both his parents before the 'Waterloo' period when he was in his mid-to-late twenties and it is a topic he has avoided during his adult life really.... |
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Post by HOMETIME on Mar 2, 2022 9:39:19 GMT
Absolutely. It completely underscores the truth that success is no barrier to heartbreak. I know it's easier to cry in a limo than at a bus stop, but pain is pain.
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Post by joseph on Mar 2, 2022 17:37:57 GMT
It's been quite an eye-opener recently seeing the ABBA members in their later years with the visible signs of ageing particularly apparent, especially with Frida. It's given me an added awareness of our mortality and how transient life is. We have so little time really! This book sounds like a cracker although I've no intention of purchasing it. However, I do hope Frida has actually put pen to paper and composed this book she mentioned she'd been working on a few years ago. I'd so like to hear it straight from the horse's mouth. Although how autobiographical it is (or might be, if it's ever published), I'm not sure.
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