Books
This page updated 19th December 2006
There are many books available about Rammstein or that feature the band. Here are those that are well-known, with details to help you purchase them. The opinions expressed about the books are real fans opinions from both english, french and german speakers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of this website, nor the owner of it.
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Book Name - Völkerball (Numbered Limited edition - Bildband)
with 2x CD's and 2x DVD's
Author - Rammstein
Published - November 2006
Available in - Worldwide
Languages - English
Official? - Yes
ISBN - 3-8291-1869-4//978-8291-1869-9
Buy from - Currently unvailable/ Sold out. Further print runs possible but as yet undecided
Fans Opinions - The overall response to the book is very positive and the Limited edition has been hugely oversubscribed, sadly leaving many fans dissappointed. Beautiful black and white pictures of the band, production crew and fans on the 2004/2005 Ahoi Tour.
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Book Name - Spiel mit dem Feuer - Das inoffizielle Rammstein-Buch(Gebundene Ausgabe)
Author - Michael Fuchs-Gamböck, Thorsten Schatz
Published - October 2006
Available in - German
Languages - German
Official? - No
ISBN - 3898806618
Buy from - Amazon.de
Fans Opinions - As yet unknown.
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Book Name - Rammstein
Author - Antoine Barde, Pierre Jauniaux, Patrice Verry
Published - 2006
Available in - paperback
Languages - French
Official? - no
ISBN - 2910196917
Buy from - Camion Blanc , Amazon.fr
Fans Opinions - Unknown, published February 2006
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Book Name - Messer
Author - Till Lindemann
Published - 2001 by Eichborn Verlag Ag. Reprinted in 2005
Available - in hardback and paperback
Languages - German only
Official? - Yes
ISBN - 382180730X
Buy from - Eichborne-Verlag.de,
Amazon.de
Fans Opinions -
'A collection of poems written by Till accompanied by an extraordinary set of pictures with Till as a shop dummy/mannequin.
Till's poems are not for the faint-hearted and frequently deal with unpleasent subjects but are a wonderful read.'
'It's worth buying for the poetry alone, the words are meaningful and beautifully crafted. It is also worth purchase if you are interested in Till and the workings of the mind behind the Rammstein lyrics. The text is completely in German so unless you understand it fully, or wish to use the text as a learning aid, then it is not for you.
The pictures themselves are of little interest and do not make the book alone worth buying. They are not flattering to the subject and not overly artistic. They are being based on a simple idea which has been overdone throughout the book.'
'I don't like the photographs, the're alienating - Till is wearing a sort of flesh-coloured bodystocking; he's surrounded by child-mannequins in strange positions . The poems however are beautiful, cruel , and sometimes create an atmosphere of heartbreaking lonelyness. I have the feeling here speaks a tormented, misunderstood soul.It contains 142 pages, half pictures, half text.Is it worth buying? - that's up to the reader, I don't think it's a waste of money, but I'm prejudiced.'
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Book Name - Tourbook Germany 2001
Author - Rammstein (photographer Matthias Matthies)
Published - 2002
Available in - paperback
Languages - N/A
Official? - Yes
ISBN - (Unknown)
Is it worth buying? -
Buy from - Rammstein.com
Fans Opinions - 'No text, only photos in this book. Lots of the pics are kind of blurry or are of parts of the stage. You get a first impression of their live show; how it was in 2001. The book is maybe not worth the price.'
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Book Name -Ursprung Punkszene. Oder Rammstein hätte es im Westen nie gegeben.
Author - Michele Bettendorf
Published - 2002
Available in -
Languages - German
Official? - no
ISBN - 3831144931
Buy from - Amazon.de
Fans Opinions - 'This consists mainly of well-known interviews, some random stories about punk and punks in general, and an added piece of history of the Berlin wall and so on. Another point that annoyed me are the tiny (3,5x5cm) and bad printed pics.I have read it twice and not enjoyed it on either occasion.'
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Book Name - Mix mir einen Drink. - Feeling B. Punk im Osten not Das Ende einer Legende
Author - Ronald Galenza, Heinz Havemeister
Published - 2002
Available in - Paperback
Languages - German
Official? - no
ISBN - 3896024183
Buy from - Amazon.de
Fans Opinions - 'Mostly text, with some good pics of Paul and Flake from a long time ago. The book is based onlong conversations with Paul and Flake, who describe how it was to be a musician in the East German punk scene and how Feeling B started. Mostly Feeling B orientated, but gives a good insight in Pauls & Flakes world in the DDR and the visions on that world of others. Rammstein is mentioned later on. Also their success is discussed. A whole chapter concerns Aljoscha Rompe.
It's a real good book and I really recommend it, but requires good knowlegde of the German language.'
'I enjoyed reading the book from the first to the last page. It is definately worth buying. It's 448 pages and written in a kind of interview style and contains lots of pictures about Paul's and Flake's former band "Feeling B" and parts of the history of Punk in the former GDR. Very informative and not just for fans of Flake and Paul.'

Book Name - Rammstein
Author - Gert Hof and Rammstein
Published - 1999
Available in - Hardback and paperback
Languages - German and English
Official? - Yes
ISBN -3931126323
Buy from - Amazon.co.uk,
Amazon.de
Fans Opinions - 'I love the pictures which are big and clear. It's a beautiful book and you can go back to it over and over again and enjoy the images. It's a shame there are not more words.'
'The book is well-designed and nice to look through.'
'This book is quite old now, and although good it would be nice if they brought out a similar one updated with more recent pictures.'
'Lots of wonderful pictures. Each member, apart from Oli, has contributed a short peice of text, but there are no actual factual information as such. However, many fans do think it is worthwhile and its cost is not prohibitive.'
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Book Name - Letzte Ausfahrt: Germania. Ein Phänomen namens neue deutsche Härte.
Author -Wolf-Rüdiger Mühlmann
Published - 1999
Available in - Paperback
Languages - German
Official? - no
ISBN - 3931624129
Buy from - Amazon.de
Fans Opinions - 'This is a book about the rise of the german Punk- and Metalscene, very informative - only a few black and white pics, and a lot of text, and some songlyrics. This book contains 288 pages.Very worthwile.'
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Book Name - Rammstein: Liederbuch
Author - It is credited to Rammstein as composers, but it is not an offical book
Published - 1999
Available in - paperback
Languages - German
Official? - no
ISBN - 0711972206
Buy from - Bookplus.fi,
Amazon.de
Fans Opinions - The book contains lyrics and tabs from songs on Herzeleid and Sehnsucht, BUT many/some of the tabs for the songs are incorrect.
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