A fascinating book reminding us that the pursuit of happiness often leads down strange paths...in her case, through the intricacies of the Icelandic horse - breeding culture and through the mists of mythology and ancient tales. Her language is precise and unsentimental, filled with the startling directness of the Icelandic Sagas themselves. This is a wonderful book, a can’t-put-down read about loss and healing, joy and discovery.

Language: English
Pages: 243
Illustrations: 16 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2”x 6”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 811707040
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Miscellaneous: Bibl.


Code: 4956
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $29.95

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A thorough account of the furniture design and interiors of Alvar Aalto, beautifully illustrated in black & white.

Language: Finnish/ Swedish/ English
Pages: 93
Illustrations: 91 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Monographs
Edition:
Weight: 1
ISBN: 9519164111
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Location of Exhibition: Exh. Cat.: Alvar Aalto Museum, Finland
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Code: 0091
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $75.00

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Essays: The Great Source of Inspiration by Lars Berglund; The African Enchantment by Katia Samaltanos-Stenstr�m. A beautiful, richly illustrated book on African sculpture covering 15 African countries very thoroughly.

Language: English/ Swedish
Pages: 159
Illustrations: 53 Color Illustrations. 159 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 1
ISBN: 9177040163
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Location of Exhibition: Exh. Cat.: Africa
Miscellaneous: Cat. of exh.


Code: 0391
Condition: All damaged
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $49.50

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This beautifully illustrated book presents masks from all over Africa that are used by the people in their dances during ceremonies and rituals, such as weddings, births, funerals and season rituals. From Mali to Nigeria to Angola to the Ivory Coast etc., you will get a thorough overview of the different masks with all their uniqueness.

Language: Danish
Pages: 159
Illustrations: 73 Color Illustrations. 11 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11 1/2”x 9”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 2
ISBN: 8721022259
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Location of Exhibition:
Miscellaneous: Index. Bibl.


Code: 5412
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $75.00

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For the first time, the two collections of the great explorer Rasmussen are presented in their entirety, along with fascinating information about the Nunivak language and religious universe. The accompanying text sheds light on the Christian influence in Eskimo culture, and includes descriptions of mask ceremonies and interpretations of myths. Beautiful full page color and bl.& wh. illustrations. An important book for the mask collector.

Language: English/ Danish
Pages: 374
Illustrations: 11 Color Illustrations. 47 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10”x 7”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 8700328324
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Bio.


Code: 0970
Condition: Not in perfect condition.
Status: Backlist

Price: $69.50

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When Axel Svensson moved from his tenement home in Bjuv, Sweden, at the age of eight to ease his family’s financial burden, he began an odyssey that would extend over a quarter-century and thousands of miles. It took him four years working as an indentured servant until he was finally able to make it to America. He traveled the Midwest until he finally married and settled in Ames, Iowa, where he assumed the managership of the local J.C. Penney store. In Ames, he became a community leader and retired from Penney’s at age 50 to devote his time to managing his farm and traveling with his wife until her death.

Language: English
Pages: 99
Illustrations: 11 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2”x 6”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 809313626
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Bio.


Code: 3504
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $21.00

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A biography of H.C. Andersen, and one that stresses his involvement in contemporary life and his relationships with other Scandinavian cultural figures in the early 19th century. Very rich in illustrations, and very informative about cultural life in Denmark in that period. The text sections with illustrations are arranged in such a way that they can be read a little at a time, and in sequence. Beautifully illustrated.

Language: Danish
Pages: 166
Illustrations: 210 Color Illustrations. 47 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 8741233441
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Index.


Code: 3000
Condition: Not in perfect condition.
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $75.00

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Delving into the intriguing life of Danish author H.C. Andersen simultaneously involves investigating the world of Danish and European literature. An art lover, ardent reader, and theater enthusiast, Andersen fully participated in the high culture of Europe during the mid 1800s. This book reveals his thoughts and opinions on the works of various renowned authors such as Shakespeare, Goethe, Hegel, Novalis, Hoffmann, Dante, Balzac, Dickens, Brothers Grimm, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Lagerl�f, and Strindberg. An original approach to familiarizing oneself with the wealth of European literature through the eyes of a passionate enthusiast.

Language: Danish
Pages: 94
Illustrations: 18 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8”x 5”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 8778760070
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Location of Exhibition:
Miscellaneous: Bibl. Bio.


Code: 3932
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $34.50

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This periodical appears 20 times per year, and so contains the most up-to-date articles about contemporary architecture and architects in Norway and Scandinavia, with related information about building, design products, etc. Index in last issue.

Language: Norwegian
Pages:
Illustrations: Many Color Illustrations. Many B&W Illustrations.
Size: 13”x 9 1/2”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Back-Issues In Stock Only
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Code: 2796
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $12.50

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Language: Swedish/ English
Pages:
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Size: 11 1/2”x 8”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Back-Issues In Stock Only
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Code: 0891
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Web Site Only

Price: $25.00

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