The most comprehensive 500-page book about Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits (written by a real author, no AI). Sensitive storyteller, master of subtle virtuosity, relaxed superstar Knopfler's career breaks almost all records. Renowned Swiss musician and author Richard Koechli dives deep into the universe of the British songwriter and singer with that unmistakable guitar sound, to pay tribute to his life's work in meticulous detail. With passion, know-how, respectfully critical and in a light-footed, humorous language, he examines Mark Knopfler's art and philosophy, the influence of his forerunners and companions, the background of music history in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Dire Straits' story alone takes up 500 pages; a second volume about Mark Knopfler's subsequent solo career will follow in a later edition. It is an inspiring multimedia adventure with countless anecdotes, background stories and audio-video examples; a must read for Mark Knopfler fans as well as for guitar geeks, audiophiles and lovers of music history. (English translation of the original German edition)

The most comprehensive book about Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits worldwide; written by a renowned music book author who is a successful musician in the Blues, Folk and Laidback genre and is therefore able to write about Mark Knopfler very competently and insightfully. A book full of passion and expertise as well as a refreshing contrast to all the insubstantial AI books about Knopfler that are currently in circulation...

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Richard Koechli, musicien et auteur suisse, est un grand connaisseur de la musique roots américaine et de son histoire. Ses livres de référence, ses biographies et ses romans musicaux, publiés par AMA et tredition, sont des ouvrages standards renommés (German Music Edition Award 2011) ; en tant que guitariste et auteur-compositeur-interprète, il a reçu, entre autres, le Swiss Blues Award, le Prix suisse de la musique de film et le Prix Plus (Prix suisse de l'art et de la culture). Plus d'informations : www.richardkoechli.ch/fr