Marco Wanda: The literary legacy and his new book inspire Vienna!

Marco Wanda: The literary legacy and his new book inspire Vienna!

Marco Wanda, singer and songwriter of the Viennese cult band Wanda, is causing a stir with his new book “That we even existed”. The exciting title has already made it into the top ten of the book charts and offers a deep insight into Wanda's career and the meaning of his music. In the book he reflects on his influences and role models from literature, including some big names such as Michael Ende, Jack Kerouac and Ernest Hemingway.

Wanda has a special connection to Michael Ende's “The Neverending Story,” which he has read around 20 times. This book had such an impact on him that he describes it as an anchor for his personal self-reflection. But the works of Jack Kerouac also left their mark. “On the Road” in particular motivated Wanda in his development as a writer and in finding his personality. This journey into one's own identity is a central theme in his work.

A look into Wanda's sources of inspiration

Another important influence is Ernest Hemingway. With his work “A Celebration for Life” Wanda wants to create a monument for the generation of artists in Vienna. Inspired by Hemingway's iceberg theory - the idea that good literature leaves out essentials and leaves room for interpretation - Wanda has thought a lot about how stories should be told.

Nino from Vienna, whose “cookbook Take 16” he describes as a volume of poetry, and Philip Norman with “John Lennon: The Biography,” which reflects Wanda’s experiences in the music industry, are also formative for him. Wanda repeatedly emphasizes the importance of recording memories and experiences in literature.

Jack Kerouac and Ernest Hemingway, the two American greats who certainly influenced Wanda's work. They revolutionized American prose and lived their own adventure on the road. While Hemingway, born in 1899, had a strong connection to travel by writing intensively about his experiences, Kerouac, born in 1922, was able to undertake a journey that brought him out of the literary shadows after a failed first book.

The legacy of literary road trips

Hemingway revolutionized the image of the lost generation with his stories, while Kerouac described his experiences and search for identity in “On the Road”. Through his travels, including driving a Ford along country roads, he set out to search for the American dream and his own identity. These two authors are not only role models for Wanda, but also symbolize the freedom that writing brings.

The paths of the two authors crossed thematically, even if they had different influences. Kerouac, whose passion for adventure and freedom helped him become the voice of his generation, found inspiration in Hemingway's stories and implemented their concepts in his own style. These literary greats influenced each other across generations and left a lasting legacy that is still important today.

In his book, Wanda not only celebrates his own history, but also gives voice to the artistic spirit of Vienna. Writing and the experiences associated with it are central elements in his life's journey and invite readers to embark on a recognizable journey into the world of literature and music. And as he himself says, it is crucial to preserve the memories of the familiar - for yourself and for future generations.