A colourful, one-of-its-kind book about the global legacy, meaning, and impact of legendary reggae group Bob Marley and the Wailers.

The Reggae Nation by writer Mrtijn Huisman is a striking and one-of-a-kind 420-page publication in large format, which allows the nearly 300 photos and illustrations to really stand out. The book is beautifully, colourfully, and richly designed and illustrated by graphic artist Maria Papaefstathiou, co-founder of the International Reggae Poster Contest. Many of the photos are by renowned reggae and pop music photographers from around the world, including Lee Abel, Adrian Boot, Murray Cammick, Kim Gottlieb-Walker, Gijsbert Hanekroot, Marcello Mencarini, Ebet Roberts, Mitsuhiro Sugawara, and Rob Verhorst. With a foreword by none other than Roger Steffens, acclaimed reggae archivist and author of So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley. 

Creating a book is expensive. Making an amazing, one-of-its-kind, visually rich and colourful book is very expensive. The Reggae Nation cannot come to life without the help and support of many people; people like you! How can you help to make this book happen? First and foremost, by pledging your support by ordering a copy of the book and any of the unique, Kickstarter-exclusive items on offer. But you can also help by spreading the word, both online and offline! Will you help to realise this passion project, 10 years in the making, to honour Bob Marley and the Wailers? 

Roger Steffens about The Reggae Nation 

“In this remarkable book, a travelogue of inspiring revelations, you will find eloquent descriptions of Marley’s globe-spanning inspiration that was the prime mover in creating what the author calls the ‘Reggae Nation’. Huisman is an articulate guide as he spins the globe, bringing remote outposts and cultures into clear view, where Marley’s works have taken hold, transformed local belief systems, and become the new hymnal for peace-seekers.”

– Roger Steffens.