Iceland - A Journey of the Eyes

The gift illustrated book with extraordinary imagery
By Bertrand Jouanne and Gunnar Freyr

256 pages with more than 300 color photographs. Hardcover. Large format 20 x 27 cm.

Breathtaking photographs awaken a longing for travel:
In this illustrated book, over 300 artistic color photographs take a very special look at the well-known and lesser-known and will leave you amazed by the overwhelming natural wonders of Iceland.
From wide glacial rivers, snow-covered crater landscapes and Arctic monuments to Iceland's dancing Northern Lights, the aesthetic imagery makes this travel book about Iceland extraordinary.

Immerse yourself in the land of volcanoes, glaciers, and geysers – this special illustrated book on Iceland will transport you to the legendary island: Wild and untouched, magical and mystical, Iceland is a land of extremes. Whether you encounter Icelandic horses, arctic foxes, or blue whales, bathe in natural hot springs like the Blue Lagoon, marvel at Iceland's mighty geysers, visit the Troll Peninsula of Tröllaskagi, follow in the footsteps of Icelandic sagas, or explore the world's northernmost capital, Reykjavík – you'll never forget this country!

Be inspired by Iceland's most beautiful places and sights: from the wonderful lake landscape of Mývatn with impressive waterfalls, steaming geothermal fields, caves, and craters, to the colorful mountain world of Landmannalaugar with its remarkable rhyolite mountains and majestic lava fields, to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, which boasts so many diverse sights that it is also called "Iceland in miniature."

Exciting and highly personal background information attempts to appreciate the beauty of the country: The Land of the Sagas, Icelandic Women, The Secrets of Geothermal Energy, Icelandic Flora and Fauna, Rural Life, Icelandic Bathing Culture, and many other interesting topics bring the country and its people closer. Portraits of locals provide deep personal insights into everyday life on the island.

All of Iceland's regions are presented in their uniqueness, with maps showing the most important places: The energetic west with the glaciated volcano Snæfellsjökull, whose shape is somewhat reminiscent of Japan's Mount Fuji. The land of wilderness, the Westfjords, a vast plateau into which former glaciers carved a wild jumble of deep fjords. The north, just a stone's throw from the Arctic Circle. The highlands, the vast wilderness completely uninhabited by humans. The Eastfjords, with strange orange mountains that tower above the ocean waves. The south with its 350 kilometers of black sand beach. And of course, Reykjavík, the proud capital of the north. Tours and walks take you on your very own Iceland trip: Exciting routes such as Four Days in the Highlands or Three Days in Reykjavík and Reykjanes offer a feast for the eyes, adventure, and sights galore. This travel book Iceland - A Journey Through the Eyes is the perfect gift for all Iceland fans and, of course, for yourself.

Table of contents
- Introduction
- The West
- The Westfjords
- The North
- The Highlands
- The East Fjords
- The South and the Vestmannaeyjar
- Reykjavík and the Reykjanes Peninsula

review
With concrete tour tips, but also lots of background information and outstanding pictures.
20Minuten.ch ,
An illustrated book that invites you to browse and take a journey of thought.
Baden Newspaper

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