In Spotlight and Shadow

Let there be no mistake. This is not an autobiography.

Over the past twenty-four years as the guitarist for Within Temptation—one of the most successful rock bands ever to come out of the Netherlands—Ruud Jolie has found himself in more than his fair share of bizarre and unexpected situations. In this book, he pulls back the curtain to share a collection of his most personal, awkward, and hilarious adventures—the kind that never make it into interviews or press releases.

Told with brutal honesty, sharp humor, and a generous dose of self-mockery, these stories come packed with exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from the highs, lows, and weird in-betweens of a life in music.

ISBN: 9789090403304

Paperback, 2025, Engels