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1. Hannibal Music Lovers
Doors drummer John Densmore: In Search of the Soul of Music
Since the end of the Doors nearly fifty years ago, John Densmore has made headlines more as an author than as a musician. He has written two books about his former band—his autobiography "My Life with Jim Morrison and the Doors" sold nearly half a million copies worldwide—and has contributed to Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times. Now, he has taken the time for a completely different kind of reflection, exploring the special something that defines creativity through his countless encounters with other artists.
In "Music Lovers," Densmore seeks the soul behind moving music or profound thoughts, the mystical force that allows a song to touch many people in various ways across the boundaries of time and place. He primarily questions who has left a lasting impression on him and which experiences with the music of others have influenced and inspired him.
This has resulted in a poignant collection of memories, featuring numerous iconic rock stars. Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Paul Simon, Van Morrison—the list of those who shared their thoughts with him on the spiritual energy of music is virtually endless. However, two musicians play a particularly special role in this book: his bandmates Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, whom Densmore remembers with great fondness and to whose creative power he pays tribute once again.
2. Hannibal Bowie Odyssee 72
1972 – David Bowie's artistic peak: extreme, groundbreaking, boundary-crossing.
In 1972, glam rock spread like wildfire, reaching even the farthest corners of the music world. The role of the macho frontman was a thing of the past, replaced by an androgynous image – and no one embodied this youth culture better than David Bowie with his then-current masterpiece "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars." Here, themes such as science fiction, religion, cult worship, and a freely expressed, extravagant sexuality came together, which were further intensified during the 1972 tour through a stage show featuring dramatic theatrical elements.
Thanks to Simon Goddard's captivating writing style, which brings well-researched facts to life through compelling fictional excursions, a vivid picture emerges that makes Bowie and his work tangible. Unlike previous publications, he establishes an unparalleled closeness to the artist and his creative experiments, making the reader a witness to that defining year.
3. Hannibal Pink Floyd
With their colorful costumes and England's first light show, Pink Floyd epitomized the rock music of the 1960s – and in the 1970s, they achieved international superstar status. Their album "Dark Side of the Moon" remained on the charts for 14 years; with "The Wall," they created an epic concept album and a stage spectacle that outlasted all the conflicts within the band. At the beginning of the 21st century, Pink Floyd stands as one of the few icons of rock music that has not lost any of its aura over four decades. Throughout the years, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright consistently resisted all attempts by journalists and media efforts to look behind the scenes of their successful enterprise. American journalist Nicholas Schaffner was the first to gain comprehensive access in 1988.
4. Hannibal P!NK - Raise Your Glass
Visually powerful and expressive: P!nk
She is a phenomenon, this Alecia Beth Moore from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, better known as P!nk. With over forty million albums and seventy million singles sold, she ranks among the most successful women in rock, and there's a reason for that: she is not only famous for her spectacular stage shows and rebellious style but also for her profound and meaningful songs.
M!ssundaztood, the album that brought her breakthrough in 2001, gave many young women of her generation a voice: in songs like "Family Portrait" or "Just Like A Pill," she openly and vulnerably shared her own struggles, such as her parents' divorce or experiences with drugs, while always showing a fighting spirit and determination not to be defeated. She struck a chord with her successful mix of power pop, rock, alternative, and hip-hop, establishing a global career that has lost none of its momentum to this day.
Since then, P!nk has been regarded as an artist who cannot be bent. Moreover, she is known as a fearless activist, advocating for animal rights as well as equality, the LGBTQ community, and same-sex marriage. In July 2022, she released "Irrelevant," her musical commentary on the new abortion laws in the USA.
As a powerhouse with immense energy, she showcases herself in her shows, but at the same time, she does not shy away from her weaknesses and fears. This vibrant personality has been masterfully captured by American journalist Annie Zaleski in her biography Raise Your Glass. Her compelling research is complemented by over a hundred photos that show P!nk not only on stage but also in private, perfectly rounding out this multifaceted portrait.
5. Hannibal Magnifico!
Queen from A to Z: Facts, Lists, Anecdotes The grand story of Queen has been told many times, not least in the highly successful biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" from 2018. Mark Blake, who has written several books about Queen and Freddie Mercury, focuses in his A-Z primarily on the lesser-known facts, uncovering an impressive wealth of information that is likely to surprise many fans. "Magnifico!" also outlines the band's overall work, delving into each album and major hit, with a particular emphasis on the insider stories behind the music and revealing what these songs say about the musicians who created them. It looks at events, people, and places that inadvertently influenced the band's career - starting with the bassist who played two gigs with Queen and was fired for being too energetic on stage, or the members of Freddie Mercury's school band. Other entries add additional facets to the well-known facts or offer entertaining digressions - for example, about the LPs the band members were listening to in 1970, the 15 gigs in the UK by Jimi Hendrix that Freddie Mercury traveled across the country to see, or the bizarre cover versions that Queen performed in their early years. However, "Magnifico!" also includes in-depth analyses. Blake describes how Queen's management staged Freddie Mercury's funeral and the impact of the singer's coming out on the sexual morals of the late 20th century. The author also thoroughly addresses the phenomenal success of the film "Bohemian Rhapsody," explaining which alternative version of the Queen story is told here and how far it is from the truth. A book that is just as enjoyable to read in one sitting as it is to flip through - lovingly illustrated and full of unexpected insights.
6. Hannibal 35 Jahre HipHop in Deutschland
35 Years of HipHop in Germany: HipHop in Germany 2015: Many representatives of the HipHop New School in Germany, from the class of '95, are making their voices heard with new albums: Denyo from Absolute Beginner, Ferris MC, Blumentopf and Texta, Afrob and Flowin Immo. MC Rene releases a new rap album, Renessance, after his foray into comedy. The new stars of the scene are storming the charts with questionable lyrics (Kollegah), filling the largest concert halls (Cro), and being celebrated by the arts section (Haftbefehl). While Old School legends like Torch or Toni L are touring the country and hosting jams as always, Düsseldorf rapper Blumio provides a political weekly review with his "Rap da News" every Friday, and the Microphone Mafia shares the stage with Esther Bejarano, one of the last survivors of the Auschwitz girls' orchestra.
7. Hannibal Ein Leben in eigenen Worten
Three academics and a frustrated art student who wanted to finally make money uncompromisingly pursued their way in the music business - that was Queen. Driven by the headstrong, ambitious, and straightforward Freddie Mercury, Queen achieved the highest accolades in the rock world. Freddie tells the story of this band, which was often on the verge of breaking up, but continued because its members loved to cross musical boundaries. He also shares his personal journey: how he realized his dream and reaped wealth and fame, how he confronted aging, transience, and ultimately death. Numerous photos, many of them previously unpublished, accompany his words. Elaborate, extroverted, extravagant, Freddie Mercury is undoubtedly one of the greatest self-promoters in rock history. The image of Mercury on stage with his fist raised high and his presence commanding attention has been etched in collective memory forever. He was a dazzling figure, the likes of which had never been seen before or since. On September 5, 2006, the British rock singer would have turned sixty, and on November 24, 2006, it marked the fifteenth anniversary of his death. On this occasion, the original English edition of his book was published. If Freddie Mercury were still alive, he would have actively participated in this book, which would have meant spending many days with endless interviews and a ghostwriter crafting an autobiography in his name. In all probability, Freddie Mercury would have neither the desire nor the patience for such a project and would have lost interest rather quickly. He hated being bored. This book is therefore remarkable in two respects: firstly, it does not simply contain the results of a few days of conversation with Freddie Mercury, but material from interviews and a variety of voices.
Non-fiction
EUR27,–
Ein Leben in eigenen Worten
German, Freddie Mercury, Greg Brooks, Jer Bulsara, Simon Lupton, 2007
8. Hannibal Bossa nova - The Sound of Ipanema
This standard work by Brazilian author Ruy Castro reconstructs the life of the Bohemian scene and the cultural awakening in Brazil during the 1950s and 1960s. From there, Bossa Nova began its triumphant journey, eventually spreading across the globe. To assemble this fascinating mosaic that explains both the music genre and the associated lifestyle, Ruy Castro interviewed numerous eyewitnesses and earwitnesses for 18 months: composers, singers, and instrumentalists. The result is a narrative that reads like a novel, complete with all the necessary elements: love, passion, and rejection, comedic and tragic events, alliances and intrigues. Key figures include Joao Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Carlinhos Lyra, and Elis Regina, along with the legions of young people around the world who are drawn to their charm.
9. Hannibal Dave Gahan
Between Triumph and Tragedy: The Moving Life of the Singer of Depeche Mode
Dave Gahan's life is as thrilling as a novel: He experienced a tumultuous childhood and adolescence in Essex and became a celebrated global star with Depeche Mode. This was followed by increasing pressure from success and personal problems, suicide attempts, and a drug addiction that led to clinical death. A successful cancer treatment and the untimely death of his bandmate Andy Fletcher shaped his life. There is no doubt that Dave Gahan is one of the most influential and colorful personalities in pop music, a living legend of rock 'n' roll. This biography provides deep insights into his turbulent private life and also honors his musical achievements as the singer of Depeche Mode. Author Trevor Baker writes about the many stages of this artist's extravagant life. He analyzes family issues, Gahan's role in the often complicated band structure of Depeche Mode, his intense live performances, solo activities, and the self-destructive depths of his complex personality for a time. Authors André Bosse and Dennis Plauk write in their update chapters about the magnificent comeback of Depeche Mode with the album Memento Mori, among other topics. In several interviews with Gahan, they learned how he managed not to break down after the death of his bandmate Andy Fletcher, to renew his friendship with Martin Gore, and to continually draw strength from what no one else can do like he does: singing songs that touch millions of people.
Non-fiction
EUR25,–
Dave Gahan
German, André Bosse, Dennis Plauk, Henning Dedekind, Trevor Baker, 2024
10. Hannibal Depeche Mode Die Biografie
They are the absolute superstars: With 150,000 sales, their new album "Delta Machine" achieved the best first-week sales result in Germany. It is the sixth consecutive number-one album! In the summer, Depeche Mode will come to Germany and Switzerland for nine stadium concerts. All concerts are sold out, and a comprehensive arena tour in Austria and Germany will follow in the winter. Depeche Mode is one of the most successful and influential bands in the world. In their over 30-year career, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Andy Fletcher have sold more than 100 million records. With "People are People," the English band reached the top of the single charts in Germany for the first time in 1984. Since then, Depeche Mode has been captivating more and more fans throughout the German-speaking world. This authorized biography, written by Steve Malins in collaboration with Depeche Mode, is a gripping story of transformations, developments, entanglements, and tragedies, of defeats and triumphs, of falling down and getting back up. Steve Malins has updated his standard work. Concisely told and brilliantly researched, it also extensively covers the solo albums of Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, the near-separation of the band, and their return to the spotlight with the 2013 album "Delta Machine.".
Non-fiction
EUR22,–
Depeche Mode Die Biografie
German, Kirsten Borchardt, Ralph Brunkow, Steve Malins, Uschi Seifart, 2013
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