Från ABBA till Mamma Mia! - Reviews

Swedish press

"A magnificent work ... a fascinating explosion of pictures ... a well planned trip through an exceptional career ... Carl Magnus Palm's text is interesting, well-informed, accurate ... a book not only to browse through but a picture book to study, think about and enjoy ... text that flows effortlessly, and in most cases, very expressive pictures."

Tony Kaplan, Arbetet, 30 November 1999

"A must for real ABBA fanatics."

Monica Engström, Vertex, nr 1/2000

"Beautifully laid out ... The incredibly well-researched text has been written by ABBA expert Carl Magnus Palm ... In the foreword, Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid themselves state what a joy it is to turn the pages in this book! ... As a historical document, Från ABBA till Mamma Mia! is high class."

Claes Olson, Musikindustrin, nr 49, 9 December 1999

"A stunning coffee table book, worthy of one of the world's biggest pop groups."

Björn Stefanson, Värmlands Folkblad, 17 December 1999

"It is the story of the people around ABBA and the everyday life of a pop group. ... The most enjoyable thing is all the stories about the pictures ... It is the anecdotes, not just from the ABBA era but also from the musicals and solo projects, which give the greatest pleasure. And naturally, Anders Hanser's many pictures."

Ingela Rutberg, Kristianstadsbladet 20 December 1999

"Carl Magnus Palm, a well known authority on ABBA, portrays the people in ABBA in a more well-rounded and vivid way than perhaps has ever been done before. ... A good insight into how ABBA worked and thought, the book can be recommended to recent ABBA converts as well as those who already know a lot about the group."

Tommy Granlund, Barometern, 14 December 1999

"Impressive with its many fine pictures of the ABBA members. ... The book has beautiful pictures, a gorgeous layout and the text works well."

Hans-Eric Åhman, Falköpings Tidning, 15 December 1999

"The book 'Från ABBA till Mamma Mia' is a magnificent work. The pages are filled with informative text accompanying the documentary pictures of the ABBA members' careers. … In the book's foreword, the four members sincerely praise the book's picture material."

Hans Olander, Mora Tidning, 24 December 1999

"This is exciting reading for all ABBA fans and for those who were around during ABBA's reign in the 70s and 80s."

Rosie Alm, Dalademokraten, 7 April 2000

Fanzines

"An absolute must-have for any ABBA fan ... it is a visual history spanning 21 years ... it's the photographs which serve as the basis for the in-depth text.  ...  The book is laid out very carefully with a nice mix of colour and black and white photos ...  The book simply oozes care, quality, professionalism and gorgeousness!  There are pictures to amaze you every few pages.  The book is already one of the more treasured items in my ABBA collection and comes very highly recommended."

ABBA Report, issue 16, Spring 2000

"We are sure that you will love this great book!!!"

Intermezzo International ABBA Magazine, issue 29, Winter 1999/2000

Fans

"It's just fantastic.  It's much bigger than I had imagined and many of the images are unknown to me. ... I shall have my head buried in it for months ... Congratulations to Carl Magnus Palm for his work on the book."

Sara Barnes, England

"The layout of the book is gorgeous to say the least.  The visual aspect of the book makes it a must have for any ABBA fan ... The whole book oozes quality.  ...  There is so much more which will have any ABBA fan salivating ...  With his usual passion for detail and unearthing fascinating facts, Carl Magnus Palm weaves a whole text around the pictures. ... This is the perfect companion to 'The Complete Recording Sessions'."

Grant Whittingham, Sweden

"The book is gorgeous!"

Mattias Olsson, Sweden

"It is truly stunning, and some of the photos are just amazing! ... the previously unseen definitely outweighs the familiar.  ... the text is a real treat - it's like an extension of The Complete Recording Sessions with a lot of information revealed that we didn't know before. ... it's a treasure trove of ABBA from late 1978 up to the Mamma Mia! premiere in London. ... Buy this book!"

Ian Cole, Australia

"Från ABBA till Mamma Mia! is just sensational and I recommend it to everyone. ... Carl Magnus Palm and Anders Hanser have done a brilliant job."

Steve Rolfe, England

"I must say I am very impressed with the book. It is beautiful, a big book both in size and pages (300). There are lots of gorgeous pictures."

Michael Sheehy, USA

"The very MUST have for every Abba-fan ... Carl Magnus' text is so well done, detailed and to the point as always ... the book is done so tastefully, and is a real pleasure to look through!  ...  Get the book folks....you'll LOVE it!!!"

Gunnar Moe, Norway

"The book is mighty gorgeous! ... Buy the book."

Trent Nickson, Australia

"Do I love this book?  Should everyone own it? YES."

Abbi Rosen, USA

"The book is really, really excellent - Carl Magnus Palm and Anders Hanser have done a superb job."

Mike Scurr, South Africa

"It isn't a choice purchase. It is something that every single ABBA fan should have a copy of."

Graeme Read, Australia