3524
Alva Roff, Maria.
Reykjavík.
Reykjavík: Veröld. 2007. 94 p.
ISBN: 978-9979-78-932-1.
Resumen: Reykjavík is an unusual capital: young, energetic and full of new ideas and hidden desires. Yet never far away are the calm and simplicity of colorful old timber houses, peaceful parks and innumerable curious cats. This book offers compelling snapshots of this diverse Reykjavík, as seen through the eyes of an outsider with strong bonds to the heart of the city.

2022
Cowie, Peter.
Icelandic Films. (.)
Reykjavik: Icelandic Film Fund. 1995. 80 p.
ISBN: 9979-9190-0-0.
Resumen: Only fifteen years ago, Iceland was a white speck on the map of world cinema. Yet since 1980, some fifty feature films have emerged from this Nordic nation of 265.000 inhabitants. They have been screened at festivals, in cinemas, on television throughout the globe, and in 1992 Icelanders rejoiced in their first-ever Academy Award nomination - for Children of Nature in the Best Foreign Film category. In this lively survey, Peter Cowie discusses all the films, as well as their antecedents, from the silent cinema up to the present.

3602
Einarsson, Kristján Ingi; Ari Trausti Gudmundsson.
Essence of Iceland, The. (Kjarni Íslands.)
Reykjavík: Salka. 2009. 152 p.
ISBN: 978-9979-650-85-0.
Resumen: The Essence of Iceland is a magnificent and exclusive book with extraordinary photographs of Icelandic nature. It has been much praised and welcomed by readers and critics. The well-known and experienced photographer, Kristján Ingi Einarsson, journeys through the country´s wildest and most secluded reaches to capture its mood qand identity and shares with us his vision of Iceland´s true essence. Ari Trausti Gudmundsson, author and geoscientist, writes the effect of the photographs in his own words, both in poems and prose, along with informative and interesting details about each location. The Essence of Iceland is available in English, German and French and always with Icelandic text aside. It´s the first book about Iceland that includes both poetry and photographs.

3406
Evans, Andrew.
Iceland.
London: Bradt Travel Guides. 2008. 424 p.
ISBN: 978-1-84162-215-6.
Resumen: Islandia es sin duda uno de estos lugares privilegiados, entre otros motivos, porque si bien no se puede decir que constituye en el presente uno de los limites del planeta, si que es sin discusión el confín declarado de Europa. En esta extensa y completa guía (Primera edición Enero 2008) combina la información práctica que todo viajero necesita con un acercamiento a la historia y a la cultura de Islandia. Contiene una treintena de mapas y fotografías a todo color.

3545
Francke, Klaus D.
Iceland (Flying High).
Vercelly (Italia): White Star. 2008. 418 p.
ISBN: 978-88-544-0428-1.
Resumen: An aerial adventure over the rugged terrain of the land of fire and ice. With more than 10,000 waterfalls, 800 natural hot springs, fifteen active volcanoes, and five major glaciers, Iceland is a remarkable land of unsurpassed natural beauty. Presenting hundreds of stunning panoramas that depict the phenomenal landscapes, light, colors, and textures of an entire region at a glance, this splendid addition to White Star's acclaimed Flying High series transports readers to realms we could never experience without the benefits of these superb aerial photographs. This volume whisks readers along the coastline punctuated by unspoiled fjords with their powerful waterfalls, steep canyon walls, and deep emerald green waters. Inland, we witness vast expanses of stark wilderness comprised of sand fields, mountains, and glaciers which, when viewed from above, take on an otherworldy beauty seen nowhere else on earth. These birds' eye pictures convey the sheer enormity of such incomparable natural sites as Mt. Hekla, one of the world's most active volcanoes, Vatnayokull, the largest glacier in Europe, the labyrinth of gullies and caverns that comprise the wilderness of Lonsoraefi, and Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall. In vivid contrast to the pristine natural attractions of Iceland, photographer Klaus Francke presents breathtaking views of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and Iceland's picturesque fishing towns, such as Akureyri and Seydisfiordur. Introduced by concise essays and accompanied by informative captions, the images in this book reveal the awesome beauty of the land of the Midnight Sun and Northern Lights.

1592
Glendening, P. J. T.
Icelandic. (.)
: Hodder and Stoughton. [s.a]. 190 p.
Resumen: Like English, Icelandic is a Germanic language, but unlike English it has changed very little since the ninth century. For the visitor to Iceland, a knowledge of the language is an obvious asset, but it will also enable the student to read and enjoy the incomparable Eddas and sagas of Icelandic literature.
This book provides a thorough and detailed course in Icelandic. The student is taken through a series of lessons which provide a complete grounding in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. Exercises are included to cover each stage in the course and the aim is to provide a practical series of lessons by which the student can smoothly progress, on his own if necessary, to a sound working knowledge of Icelandic.
A planned comprehensive course in Icelandic, invaluable both to the absolute beginner and to the student of Icelandic culture and its literature.

2439
Gordon, E. V.
Introduction to Old Norse, An. (.)
Oxford: Oxford University Press . 1956. 412 p.
ISBN: 0-19-811184-3.
Resumen: This comprehensive book provides the student with everything he wants to get a good working knowledge of Old Norse.

3536
Hafnfjörd, Rafn; Ari Trausti.
Focus on Iceland.
Reykjavík: Salka Publisher. 2008. 192 p.
ISBN: 978-9979-650-35-5.
Resumen: This comprahensive road guide reveals the essence of history, human activities, living nature and geology as you travel to almost all corners of Iceland; or simply entertains to armchair tourist. Focus on Iceland suggests where to go and what to discover. The book includes a road map, explanations of places names and about 600 quality photographs.

3555
Halfdanardóttir; Eva; Örlygur Hálfdanarson (ed).
Iceland Road Atlas.
Vegahandbókin. 2007. 574 p.
ISBN: 978-9979-9750-4-5.
Resumen: Atlas de carreteras de Islandia, con detallados mapas de cada una de las 8 regiones que componen el país y la autopista (the Ring Road) que recorre todas ellas. Incluye diversos tipos de mapas con varios niveles de detalle (de todo el país, de cada región y de sectores y ciudades concretos), con una breve descripción e información turística destacada de cada lugar. Contiene una sección final con información complementaria muy diversa, como climatología, naturaleza, señales de tráfico, primeros auxilios, museos nacionales, centros de información, centros de salud, gastronomía... y un índice de lugares.

3578
Hilmisdóttir, Helga; Jacek Kozlowski.
Beginner´s Icelandic with 2 Audio CDs.
New York: Hippocrene Books. 2009. 222 p.
ISBN: 978-0-7818-1191-0.
Resumen: Designed for both classroom use and self-study, this is the perfect introduction to learning the Icelandic language. Each of the 14 lessons opens with a dialogue about an everyday topic, followed by vocabulary lists, explanations of grammar, and exercises.

3607
Neijmann, Daisy (ed).
History of Icelandic Literature, A.
USA: University of Nebraska Press. 2007. 738 p.
ISBN: 978-0-8032-3346-1.
Resumen: A History of Icelandic Literature provides a complete overview of the literature of Iceland, from the country's settlement in the ninth century until the present day, including chapters on lesser-known areas such as drama, children's literature, women's literature, and North American Icelandic literature. It is the first work to give non-Icelandic readers a wide-ranging introduction to Iceland's literature and each contributor to this volume is a recognized expert in his or her area. Despite its peripheral geographical position and small population, Iceland produced some of the most remarkable literary treasures of the Middle Ages, particularly sagas and Eddic poetry. These medieval works have inspired poets and writers across the centuries, who in turn have inspired the Icelandic people during the country's long history of hardships and up to its more affluent present. This volume extends knowledge of Icelandic literature outside the country and encourages its inclusion in comparative studies of literatures across national and linguistic boundaries.

3525
Olafsson, Gunnstein.
Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, The.
Reykjavík: Veröld. 2007. 94 p.
ISBN: 978-9979-78-934-5.
Resumen: The Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon shows travellers the way to Iceland´s most popular destinations. Along it one can visit the country`s beautiful attractions and the nation´s principal historical sites. In both words and pictures, this book presents the most noteworthy destinations in southwestern Iceland, a region where the legacy of history and folk traditions coexists with the megnificence of nature.

3462
VVAA.
Reykjavík.
London: Phaidon. 2008. 128 p.
ISBN: 978-0-7148-4750-4.
Resumen: En la guía de Reykjavík, la capital más al norte del mundo, nos presenta una selección no sólo de los mejores lugares donde alojarse, comer o beber sino aquellos sitios imprescindibles para los amantes del diseño o las mejores tiendas donde comprar un recuerdo inolvidable.

3523
Young, Don & Marjorie.
Iceland.
Edison NJ: Hunter Publishing. 2008. 518 p.
ISBN: 978-1-58843-672-6.
Resumen: Iceland is unique. It has thermal hot springs, fantastic wildlife, glaciers, whales, long fjords, fishing villages, a bustling capital and a vast, unspoiled interior. The people are highly educated, and more books per capita are published here than anywhere else in the world. Reykjavik, the capital, is home to half of the population. While it is the base for business, at nighttime its streets fill with a hip crowd who come to drink, party and dance till the wee hours. This book covers it all, and has color photos, maps and a thorough index.

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