Books
Philipp Röttgers has published works on music history, cultural history and true crime, combining academic research with accessible storytelling.
Genesis: Song by Song
A comprehensive exploration of Genesis’ catalogue, tracing the band’s artistic development and musical legacy.
Year: 2026
Language: English
Jack the Ripper – Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888
Eine Chronologie
with Dorothee Schröder
A detailed reconstruction of the Whitechapel murders, presenting the events of 1888 in chronological order.
Year: 2023
Language: German
London and its genius loci
A Journey Beyond Time and Place
If you want to explore the powerful and mysterious place that is London, Philipp Röttgers suggests two particular ways: through literature and through becoming a flaneur.
Year: 2019
Language: English
Two Eras of Genesis?
The Development of a Rock Band
Philipp Röttgers from the University of Bonn illuminates the group’s evolution in his Bachelor’s thesis
Year: 2015
Language: English
Phil Collins: Song by Song
An in-depth study of Phil Collins’ songwriting and solo career.
Coming soon!
Additional Publications
Further books, essays and projects are currently in development.