Bono Libri

Bono, the lead singer of U2, presents an honest and irreverent memoir that captures the essence of his remarkable life, the challenges he's faced, and the people who have influenced him. He reflects on his journey, expressing a desire to detail experiences previously only hinted at in his songs. The concept of "surrender" holds deep significance for him, evolving from a challenging idea in his youth in 1970s Ireland to a central theme in his life. As an iconic artist and cofounder of organizations like ONE and (RED), Bono has been the subject of extensive coverage, but this memoir allows him to share his story in his own words. He recounts his early days in Dublin, including the profound impact of losing his mother at 14, and the unlikely rise of U2 to global prominence. The book also delves into his two decades of activism against AIDS and extreme poverty, showcasing his candidness, self-reflection, and humor. The subtitle, "40 Songs, One Story," reflects the book's structure, with 40 chapters named after U2 songs. Additionally, Bono contributes 40 original drawings that enhance the narrative, providing a visual dimension to his life story.

A legend, a cult figure and a trendsetter, the amazing chronology of music's original Mr Tambourine Man Bob Dylan is a legendary musician. Once the embodiment of the '60s counterculture, he is now an artist with multi-million sales to his name. As poet, musician, performer, a figure of adoration and controversy, Dylan remains an enigma. If you are looking for the real story behind the greatest singer-songwriter ever, here is the definitive profile. In "Dylan", the world's best rock journalists from "Mojo" magazine piece together the complete Bob Dylan saga, offering new insights into his life and career and revealing the stories behind the songs and albums. Previously unseen photographs shed new light on Dylan's image, while his fellow artists pay tribute to his music and his enduring influence. From his early exposure to the work of Woody Guthrie, through the protest songs and the classic recordings, the crash and the comeback and the Never Ending Tour, "Dylan" is the perfect introduction for new fans and the ideal companion for aficionados, With a foreword by Bono (U2).

Michka Assayas ha seguito Bono ovunque - durante i concerti in giro per il mondo, nei backstages, nei pub come nei bistrot, ha parlato con lui fino a notte fonda nel corso di colossali bevute, ha ascoltato più volte il leader degli U2 dichiarare - 'Mai fidarsi di un musicista, i musicisti sono i migliori bugiardi...', ma alla fine c'è riuscito - un ritratto denso di rivelazioni e curiosità dell'uomo, dell'artista e della sua band. Dalla partenza da Dublino ai difficili esordi in una Londra ancora ostile verso i gruppi irlandesi, fino a oggi, passando attraverso gli anni Ottanta, durante i quali gli U2 esplodono a livello planetario, non prima di aver rischiato la bancarotta. E ancora; i soldi, il successo, il mondo dell'arte, i colleghi e i nemici, i progetti futuri, le groupies, la famiglia, la fede, e l'impegno in prima persona di Bono nella lotta contro l'Aids.

Jeffrey Sachs draws on his remarkable 25 years' experience to offer a thrilling and inspiring vision of the keys to economic success in the world today.

Retells the orchestral fairy tale of the boy who, ignoring his grandfather's warnings, proceeds to capture a wolf.

Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for more than 30 years. In this compelling memoir, starting around the incarnation of 2FM, Ireland's equivalent of Radio 1, Dave Fanning will give the behind-the-scenes story of all the international musicians he has met, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who, and many, many more. Renowned for supporting young, new Irish talent, Dave Fanning will detail the unique story of his role in the launch of U2 and his ongoing friendship with the band, delving into their humble beginnings and rise to fame. Including never-before-seen photographs and images from Dave's huge personal collection, this is an absolute must-have for any music fan and will be a significant contribution to the history of music.

In 1975, four teenagers gathered in a kitchen in Dublin to discuss forming a band. The drum kit just about fit into the room, the lead guitarist had a homemade guitar, the bassist could barely play at all and nobody wanted to sing. Over thirty years later, they are still together, bound by intense loyalty, passionate idealism and a relentless belief in the power of rock and roll to change the world. U2 have sold over 130 million albums, revolutionized live performance all over the world, spearheaded political campaigns and made music that defines the age we live in. From the anarchic days of their Seventies punk origins, through their Eighties ascent to superstardom, the dark post-modern ironies of the Nineties and their 21st-century resurgence as rock's biggest and boldest band, this is a tale of faith, love, drama, family, birth, death, survival, conflict, crises, creativity--and a lot of laughter.--From publisher description

Bono, umělec, aktivista a zpěvák irské rockové skupiny U2, napsal vzpomínkovou knihu, která je bolestně upřímná, důvěrná a hluboká. Kniha Surrender zachycuje jeho pozoruhodný životní příběh, popisuje výzvy, kterým čelil, a vypráví o přátelích a příbuzných, kteří ho na jeho cestě formovali a podporovali.Bono je jedním z nejvýraznějších světových umělců a spoluzakladatelem organizací ONE a RED. O jeho profesní dráze bylo popsáno mnoho papíru, ale v knize Surrender se tohoto úkolu zhostil on sám a poprvé se rozepsal o svém pozoruhodném životě i o lidech, kdo ho na jeho cestě provázeli. Svým originálním způsobem nás provede od událostí svého dospívání v Dublinu přes neobvyklou cestu U2 k pozici jedné z nejvlivnějších kapel na světě až po více než dvacet let aktivistické práce věnované boji proti AIDS a extrémní chudobě. Bono píše upřímně, s velkou dávkou sebereflexe a spoustou humoru nás nechá nahlédnout do svého života a seznámí nás se svou rodinou, přáteli a vírou, tím vším, co ho drželo nad vodou, provokovalo a formovalo.

One of the most recognizable names in pop and rock music, Bono has also managed to use his international fame as a platform to speak about global issues. In this book, he reflects on his life and music, as well as the campaigns which are important to all of us.

Fans dürfen sich freuen: Pünktlich zur Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums gibt es eine Sammlung von Zitaten und Gedanken von Bono und seinen Bandkollegen. Nach den Sammlungen über andere Größen der Musikgeschichte versammelt der Palmyra Verlag in seiner Reihe „In eigenen Worten“ die Aussagen der irischen Band. Die Themen reichen von den Anfängen der Band über Religion und Songwriting bis hin zu Irland und Amerika, den Platten, Konzerten und dem guten alten Rock’n’Roll. Hier finden sich sowohl tiefgründige als auch oberflächliche Äußerungen, Erhellendes neben Eitlem. Besonders interessant wird es, wenn Bono sich mit seinem Heimatland auseinandersetzt oder die U2-Alben diskutiert. Diese Zitatensammlung ist eher ein Schmöker als ein Lesestoff, bietet jedoch für den fortgeschrittenen Fan unverzichtbare Einblicke. Herausgeberin Susan Black hat akribisch die Archive durchforstet und die Interview-Äußerungen der vier Iren chronologisch zusammengestellt. Auf 192 Seiten wird authentisch nachvollzogen, wie sich die Einstellungen der Musiker zu ihrer Musik, zu Kollegen, politischen Ereignissen und ihrer Biografie entwickelt haben. Die deutsche Übersetzung lässt kaum Fragen offen.

Surrender. 40 piosenek, jedna opowieść to niezwykła książka autorstwa Bono, w której artysta odkrywa, że najlepszą wersją siebie stał się, gdy nauczył się poddawać. Jego historia życia, pełna luźnych anegdot i wnikliwych refleksji, jest zorganizowana wokół czterdziestu piosenek U2. Dorastał w północnym Dublinie, w rodzinie o zróżnicowanej religii, co miało wpływ na jego późniejsze poszukiwania rodziny po stracie matki w wieku czternastu lat. Mimo poczucia przeciętności, jego życie dowodzi, że nikt nie jest zwyczajny. Twórczość Bono jest chaotyczna, ale jego kreatywność nigdy go nie opuszcza, niezależnie od miejsca – w studiu, na scenie czy podczas protestów. W książce opisuje zmagania z agresją, miłością oraz ego, które przewijają się w jego tekstach. U2, z grupy nastolatków, stało się jednym z najważniejszych zespołów na świecie, a Bono z aktywisty przekształcił się w wpływowego działacza, walczącego o anulowanie długów najbiedniejszych krajów. Opisuje również powstanie PEPFAR, największej inicjatywy zdrowotnej w historii. Książka otwiera drzwi do wewnętrznego życia Bono, gdzie marnowanie ludzkiego potencjału i kwestia wiary są kluczowymi tematami. To przede wszystkim historia miłosna, napisana dla żony, Alison Stewart, która nadaje kierunek każdej ważnej scenie w opowieści.

Michael Jacksons Thriller, den Charity- Hit We Are the World, die Soul- Legende Ray Charles, die Kultserie Der Prinz von Bel-Air - jeder kennt sie. Doch kaum einer weiß, wer hinter den Kulissen der großen Stars die Fäden zieht. Wie kein Zweiter prägte Quincy Jones die Musik-, Film- und TV-Welt. Und ein Ende seiner erfolgreichen Laufbahn ist nicht abzusehen - dabei ist der Vollblutmusiker und produzent im März 2011 schon stattliche 78 Jahre alt geworden. In diesem Buch erzählt Jones seine Geschichte: von einer schweren Kindheit über den harten Aufstieg bis hin zum großen Erfolg. Mit unveröffentlichten Fotos und Dokumenten aus Jones' Privatarchiv und etlichen O-Tönen von berühmten Freunden und Weggefährten.

Gesprekken met de Ierse popzanger (1960- ) van de band U2 over zijn jeugd, de verhouding met zijn vader en met de andere bandleden, zijn christelijke geloofsovertuiging en zijn betrokkenheid bij het Afrikaanse continent.