Andri Snaer Magnason

Andri Snaer Magnason is one of Iceland's most celebrated young writers. Hehas written poetry, plays, fiction, and non-fiction, and in 2009 he co-directed the documentary"Dreamland," which was based on his book"Dreamland: A Self-HelpManual for a Frightened Nation." In 2002"LoveStar"was named "Novel ofthe Year" by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Awardand a nomination for the Icelandic Literary Prize. "LoveStar"was also shortlisted for the 2013 Philip K. Dick Award.His children...See more

Andri Snaer Magnason is one of Iceland's most celebrated young writers. Hehas written poetry, plays, fiction, and non-fiction, and in 2009 he co-directed the documentary"Dreamland," which was based on his book"Dreamland: A Self-HelpManual for a Frightened Nation." In 2002"LoveStar"was named "Novel ofthe Year" by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Awardand a nomination for the Icelandic Literary Prize. "LoveStar"was also shortlisted for the 2013 Philip K. Dick Award.His children's book, "The Story of the Blue Planet" now published or performed in twenty-sixcountries was the first children's book to receive the IcelandicLiterary Prize, and was also the recipient of the Janusz KorczakHonorary Award and the West Nordic Children's Book Prize. Andri is thewinner of the 2010 Kairos Award. Aslaug Jonsdottiris an illustrator, author of children s books, artist, and graphic designer. She has written and illustrated several books for children, amongst them"The Egg"("Eggi"o, 2003), "I Want Fish!"(Eg vil fisk! 2007), and the award-winning"Good Evening"(Gott kvold, 2005), which received The Bookseller s Prize as the best children s book of 2005, The Icelandic Illustration Award, The Reykjavik Educational Council Children s Book Prize, and was nominated for The Nordic Children s Book Award. Julian Meldon D Arcy is Professor of English Literature at the University of Iceland. He has written books on Scottish literature and sports, and has translated novels, poetry, and films from Icelandic, including the children s books"Flowers on the Roof"and"The Fisherman s Boy and the Seal." "From the Trade Paperback edition."" See less