Gessle to write book about his life
Written by dubacik on August 15, 2006 to Per Gessle.
STOCKHOLM - 
Per Gessle is going to write book about his life. Now the truth behind the rows with Gyllene Tider, his love to Åsa and success with Marie Fredriksson may become public.
Co-writer Sven Lindström, who is a copywriter and music journalist (at Sydsvenskan) who has interviewed Per several times over the years, says that the book should probably arrive next year. Sven has also written several sleeve notes for Roxette.
Anna Tillman, PR and information manager at publisher Albert Bonniers, says “For now we’re aiming for the Swedish market, but of course this is the kind of book we’re bringing to the book fairs in Frankfurt and London.” She continues “It’s an authorized biography. Everyone’s involved. Per Gessle has given us full access to his archives so we have a lot of material. It’s fun with artists that have documented so much over the years.”
Anna also mentions that the book is scheduled for the spring of 2007.
- Aftonbladet’s article (In Swedish)
- Sydsvenskan (In Swedish)
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- Movie with Gessle song wins top award at New York film festival (May 6, 2008)
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- Snippets out on Gessle.com (April 29, 2008)
- Gessle.com taking orders (April 13, 2008)
60 comments
eBay said on August 15, 2006 06:52:
Well it had to happen sooner or later and I am glad to see that it is happening later (now). It confuses me when young stars that are still in their 20’s write an authobiography.. Per seems to be much wiser in regards to this..
Looking forward to this book!!
joyrider1981 said on August 15, 2006 06:53:
Well, it has always seemed strange to me. I mean writting books, autobiographies by such a young people. Especially people who are still active, and will probably record many songs yet. Eh, I know britney has already written a book about her life, but is that a good pattern :P. Sorry about that comparision but really Per will be present in music market for a long time, I believe, so is it really necessary? I mean now, maybe in few years, especially that it is now that he seems to get more attention, and is being rearded by critics as an artist more than a pop star only.
sille-rox said on August 15, 2006 07:07:
hopefully in german too!!!!
And hopefully writes too Marie a book.
Room_service said on August 15, 2006 07:13:
My God... I was not expecting something like this. Is it necessary? I don’t think so. All I know is I am not in rush to get such a book...
Mari said on August 15, 2006 07:14:
Soo great! Wow!
joyrider1981, who would buy a book about some person who isn’t active and isn’t some James Dean or Marilyn Monroe? And Per isn’t so young anymore :) About afe 50 is just perfect age to write a book.
purplemedusa said on August 15, 2006 07:23:
Oh that would most definetely be an interesting read - but I would like to stress the importance of it having an English mirror! Damn, now this is something I won’t mind helping with!
@Room Service, your ignorance SHOWS!
Pascal said on August 15, 2006 08:13:
Wow, that’s very good news.
But I hope for all Rox-fans in the world that it will be in English !
Mari said on August 15, 2006 09:23:
Pascal, it would be nice if there’s both English and Swedish books :) I like more Swedish than English books.
purplemedusa said on August 15, 2006 09:30:
Same here, Judith! I do feel a tad bit of frustration by the fact that this will only be available in Swedish (or atleast planned for a Swedish-only release). Mr Gee prooved he’s spot in Pop history and as long as there’s a persistance to focus on a Swedish market only, he won’t get the recognition he’s due.
GT_85 said on August 15, 2006 09:38:
This was the best news in a long long time.
Hopefully we get to know about some scandals. Like the drugs during the GT era and such things.
Krischan said on August 15, 2006 09:58:
(Sorry for cross posting!)
He could add a GH album to the book...
bbrox said on August 15, 2006 10:27:
Oh that‘s really great news! I‘m almost sure, it will be released in german or english too. As we can read in the article the book shall be shipped to Frankfurt and London too. It would make no sense to sell swedish books in England or Germany. Or?
I‘m really looking forward for the book of Per himself!!!
rox-kuryliw said on August 15, 2006 10:38:
ow lord , does per need anymore money lol, think ill pass im to busy to live my own before i reading someone else’s . cheap way for abit of cash iv always said from famous people doing this kind of stuff.
chrisjankunas said on August 15, 2006 10:46:
But then how can they try and flog a Swedish book “in Frankfurt and London” ???? Interesting to say in the least.
Age shouldn’t necessarily determine whether someone is old enough to write about their life - it is the experiences a person has come through which obviously determine such things. SOme proove to be interesting and insightful reading - but some are to milk the cow for all she is worth !!
gyllene_tjej said on August 15, 2006 11:13:
that’s the greatest piece of news in years! Hope to find many interesting details as well as hq pix! Thanks Gessle!!
gyllene_tjej said on August 15, 2006 11:21:
according to Sydsvenskan: Att ge ut en översatt version ligger nära till hands.
so, it is probable that the book is going to be translated into English too.
I want it in Swedish though, not to lose its personal touch.
purplemedusa said on August 15, 2006 11:39:
Oi Rox-kuryliw, I can’t disagree more! Firstly, writing a book takes a little more effort than stringing a couple of sentenses together for the sake of quick bucks (if only!). Secondly, Per’s growth as an artist, songwriter and Pop Icon deserves to be documented... it’s about time!
lonely_girl said on August 15, 2006 12:21:
LOOOOL
Is Per already that old?! :-D
Ok, I hope for an English translation ;)
purplemedusa said on August 15, 2006 12:31:
Oi who’s work was that image? All you see is the pearlies!!
cskendras said on August 15, 2006 12:38:
good news, but couldn’t you choose a picture that was more terrible than that??
tomos85 said on August 15, 2006 12:38:
OMG ;) I hope PG’s biography won’t be anythnig like Agnetha Faltskog’s book “Som jag är” (As I am) in which she did not write antyhing new that we (i mean: fans) hadn’t known before ;-)
It would be nice to see in-depth interview with Gessle on many aspects of life.
Swedish / English - whatever, I’ll read it ;-) I wanna have it right now ;D And to be honest, I don’t belive that English edition will ever appear
BadMoon said on August 15, 2006 12:39:
WOW! What a fantastic news! I was waiting for this for long time... :D
I hope it will be in english too... =)
miss-misery said on August 15, 2006 13:45:
Haha, what a picture!! Mr. G. has improved with age a loooooooooooooot. :D
To be honest, I don’t really mind if it’s in Swedish or English, I’m not gonna get it. I’ve never been very interested in that kind of biographies. I remember when I lived in England, every book shop was full with Robbie Williams and Victoria Beckham’s biographies. I thought at the time that this kind of books were totally uninteresting, and I’m not gonna change my mind because of this.
Sorry, just my opinion, feel free to flame me if you want :)
clerk said on August 15, 2006 06:51:
In english or swedish?
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