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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