Iceland In All Its Splendour
Iceland In All Its Splendour
Unnur Jökulsdóttir
Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir
I mostly give books about Icelandic nature [...] I feel like that is such a big part of who I am and where I come from. I believe in the energy, strength, and freedom that nature gives. - Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir
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Iceland In All Its Splendour

Iceland In All Its Splendour

Unnur Jökulsdóttir
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Unnur Jökulsdóttir
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In "Iceland In All Its Splendour," Unnur Jökulsdóttir weaves a mesmerizing tale of a land that defies the imagination, where the elemental forces of nature conspire to create a landscape of stark contrasts and breathtaking beauty. Through her insightful and evocative prose, Jökulsdóttir invites readers on a journey to the heart of Iceland, a country where the ferocious dance of ice and fire crafts a world of ethereal wilderness, from thunderous waterfalls cascading into serene valleys to the silent majesty of the northern lights illuminating the Arctic sky. This is a land where the harshness of the environment is matched only by the resilience and warmth of its people, who have learned to embrace the capricious whims of their island home. Complementing Jökulsdóttir's narrative are the stunning visuals captured by award-winning photographers Erlend and Orsolya Haarberg. With a keen eye for the extraordinary, the Haarbergs' photographs offer a window into the soul of Iceland, showcasing its diverse landscapes through the changing seasons. From the verdant, flower-strewn meadows that emerge in the sheltered sanctuaries of the interior to the dramatic clash of ocean waves against rugged cliffs, their images are a testament to the beauty that arises at the intersection of the natural and the extreme. Together, Jökulsdóttir's words and the Haarbergs' images create a symphony of color, light, and texture that celebrates the unparalleled splendor of Iceland, inviting readers to lose themselves in the magic of one of the world's most extraordinary places.

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Released
2013
1 Jan
Length
160
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I mostly give books about Icelandic nature [...] I feel like that is such a big part of who I am and where I come from. I believe in the energy, strength, and freedom that nature gives. - Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir
— Unnur Jökulsdóttir, Iceland In All Its Splendour

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