{"title":"Books about Iceland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover the best books about Iceland, including travel guides, history, folklore, and culture. Perfect for visitors and anyone curious about Iceland.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-icelanders-in-the-old-days","title":"The Little Book of Icelanders in the Old Days","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIceland in centuries past was a formidable place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto live. Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the edge of the inhabitable world, the nation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas both isolated and abjectly poor. 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This book gives a clear, concise and vivid overview of Icelandic history through these centuries, showcasing the main events, the people and their way of life, in both times of glory and times of degradation and natural disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Gunnar Karlsson was professor of history at the University of Iceland and is the author of many historical works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnglish translation by Anna Yates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eÍslendingar hafa löngum verið áhugasamir um sögu þjóðarinnar, atburði, mannfólk og lífið í landinu frá landnámi til okkar daga. Hér birtist heildstætt og handhægt yfirlit Íslandssögunnar í hnotskurn í ljósum og hnitmiðuðum texta og fjölda mynda, kjörið til glöggvunar og upprifjunar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHöfundur bókarinnar, Gunnar Karlsson, var lengi prófessor í sagnfræði við Háskóla Íslands og hefur skrifað fjölda kennslubóka og fræðirita. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBókin fæst einnig á íslensku, þýsku og sænsku.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gunnar Karlsson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39994365345978,"sku":"9789979341390","price":3290.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1090\/3582\/products\/brief-history.jpg?v=1625930310"},{"product_id":"iceland-travel-books-tales-of-iceland-iceland-travel-memoir-about-culture-adventure","title":"Tales of Iceland - Travel Memoir About Icelandic Culture and Landscapes","description":"\u003ch3 aria-label='Book title: Tales of Iceland or \"Running with the Huldufólk in the Permanent Daylight\"' data-testid=\"bookTitle\" class=\"Text Text__title1\"\u003eTales of Iceland - Travel Memoir About Icelandic Culture and Landscapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of Iceland is a humorous and insightful travel memoir about Iceland, exploring the country’s culture, landscapes, and people through the eyes of an American traveler. This engaging book is ideal for anyone interested in Iceland travel books, Icelandic culture, or preparing for a trip to Iceland.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"1020\" data-section-id=\"7igwhk\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✔ Humorous travel memoir about Iceland\u003cbr data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003e✔ Perfect for readers planning a trip\u003cbr data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003e✔ Cultural insight + storytelling\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"1020\" data-section-id=\"7igwhk\"\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003eWhen American author Stephen Markley arrives in Iceland with expectations shaped by myths, tourism marketing, and pop culture references like Quentin Tarantino and heavy metal imagery, he instead finds something far more complex, strange, and human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003eTales of Iceland\u003c\/em\u003e is not a traditional travel guide. Instead, it is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003etravel memoir about Iceland\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends humor, observation, and cultural commentary into a vivid portrait of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eThrough encounters with locals, landscapes, and everyday life in Reykjavík and beyond, the book reveals Iceland as a place that is both beautiful and unpredictable—far removed from simplified tourist narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1706\" data-section-id=\"1u35xsk\"\u003eWHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003eUnlike standard Iceland travel guides, this book focuses on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1803\" data-section-id=\"1l1lx68\"\u003eReal personal travel experiences in Iceland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1851\" data-section-id=\"ditpdd\"\u003eCultural observations rather than itinerary-based advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1912\" data-section-id=\"1p60g5a\"\u003eHumor and storytelling instead of instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1963\" data-section-id=\"1jtxauv\"\u003eA deeper look into Icelandic identity and modern life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003eIt’s a refreshing alternative for readers looking for more than just a checklist of attractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2125\" data-section-id=\"oetsn\"\u003eWHY READ THIS BEFORE VISITING ICELAND\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eIf you are planning a trip, this book offers valuable cultural context that enhances your experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003e✔ Helps you understand Iceland beyond tourist spots\u003cbr data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2321\"\u003e✔ Gives insight into Icelandic lifestyle and humor\u003cbr data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2374\"\u003e✔ Makes your travel experience more meaningful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2427\"\u003eIt is especially popular among readers searching for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"2481\" data-section-id=\"v2uv1e\"\u003eIceland travel books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2506\" data-section-id=\"1imryvv\"\u003ebooks about Iceland culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2538\" data-section-id=\"lur5nv\"\u003ewhat to read before visiting Iceland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2585\" data-section-id=\"tp1i7i\"\u003eBOOK DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2654\" 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Many of the tales are inspired by Icelandic nature and deal with mountain trolls and elves who live in cliffs and crags, while others are a testament to the powers of imagination, including gruesome ghost stories and tales of strange beasts on land and in the sea. 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