The Story So Far (1986)

• Author: Tor Marcussen
• Copyright: 1986
• Published: (this version) Red Herring Pulbinshing by Zomba Books. Also published in Norway under Chr. Schibsteds Forlag, Oslo in 1985
• ISBN: 0-946391-83-1 (UK edition)
• Pages: 80
• Description: This book contains early pictures and interviews from the bands earliest days and during their appearances in the USA on television.

"With two No. 1 singles, 'Take On Me' and 'The Sun Always Shines on T.V.,' a chart-topping debut album, 'Hunting High and Low,' and award winning videos, Pal, Morten and Mags - the boys from a-ha - are recognized the world over.

But the full story behind their staggering and sensational rise to fame has remained a mystery...until now. Leading Norwegian journalist, Tor Marcussen, spent six months travelling with the boys as they shot to international stardom. He was able to share their private thoughts and public triumphs...witness their dreams and ambitions come true...and became their friend and confidant as they talked openly about themselves, their families and each other.

Illustrated throughout with exclusive colour and b/w photographs."

Contents:

A night to remember

The early years

"We want the world and we want it now..."

Morten Harket

Magne ‘Mags’ Furuholmen

Pål Waaktaar

The music

The lyrics

The videos

Terry Slater

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