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JÓNSI ON THE GO THE SPECTACULAR ERUPTION IN FIMMVÖRDUHÁLS – 24 PAGES Editor: Bjarni Brynjólfsson. Deputy and picture editor: Páll Stefánsson. Contributing writers: Alda Kravec, Ásta Andrésdóttir, Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir, John Boyce, Lucy Mallows, Mica Allan, Stephanie Orford and Sari Peltonen. Art director: Erlingur Páll Ingvarsson. Proofreader: Jane Appleton. Production: Erlingur Páll Ingvarsson. Color production: Páll Kjartansson. Contributing photographers: Christopher Lund, Katrín Elvarsdóttir, Svavar Jónatansson. Contributing Illustrator: Noora Iseoskeli. Publisher: Benedikt Jóhannesson. Advertising sales: Helga Möller, helgam@heimur.is. Editorial/advertising offices: Borgartún 23. 105 Reykjavík, <strong>Iceland</strong>, Tel: (+354) 512-7575, Fax: (+354) 561-8646, atlantica@heimur.is, www.icelandreview.com. Printing: Ísafoldarprentsmiðja, <strong>Iceland</strong>. atlantica is published in Reykjavík, <strong>Iceland</strong>, by <strong>Iceland</strong> <strong>Review</strong>, a division of Heimur Ltd. Copies of atlantica can be obtained from the publisher at USD 10 per copy (airmail, worldwide). No articles in this magazine may be reproduced elsewhere in whole or in part without the permission of the publisher. a 3 4 14 16 22 24 Welcome to <strong>Iceland</strong> A letter from the editor. On the Fly A gigantic polar bear, the coolest things in <strong>Iceland</strong>, thriller Sagas, Dreamland’s author Andri Snaer Magnason and five questions for chilly <strong>Iceland</strong>ers. Lord of the Ring Road Svavar Jónatansson hitch-hiked on <strong>Iceland</strong>’s ring road to produce his film Inland / Outland made out of more than 20,000 photographs. Stephanie Orford spoke to him about the experience. True Lies Sari Peltonen traces modern culture’s infatuation with <strong>Iceland</strong>. Illustrations by Noora Iseoskeli. A Culinary Cult Classic Riding the bus back to home-style cooking. Alda Kravec interviews a man who sells sheep’s head and fish pudding for a living. Photos by Páll Stefánsson. <strong>Iceland</strong>’s Golden Boots <strong>Iceland</strong>’s best soccer players do not play in <strong>Iceland</strong>. They play abroad. John Boyce ponders whether <strong>Iceland</strong>’s national team will ever do great in an international competition and writes up the golden boots that make up football history in their tiny homeland. 32 40 44 49 50 54 Top Ten Páll Stefánsson lists some of <strong>Iceland</strong>’s most difficult to pronounce place names and highlights the most spectacular places with his stunning photographs. Shutter Stories Sari Peltonen profiles art photographer Katrín Elvarsdóttir whose pictures tell more than a thousand words. Icy Cycling Lucy Mallows discovers a great way to appreciate <strong>Iceland</strong>’s magical capital—from the saddle of a guided bike tour. The Storyteller Meet Ari Eldjárn, leader of <strong>Iceland</strong>’s new generation of comedy. Interview by Ásta Andrésdóttir. Pole to Pole Mica Allan met with the enigmatic <strong>Iceland</strong>ic born, New Zealand based singer, Hera Hjartardóttir, and talked to her about parallel universes, Elvis impersonators and soaking in a bath tub of red wine. The <strong>Atlantica</strong> Guide to the Best of <strong>Iceland</strong> Your guide to good eating, cool excursions, products, shopping and services, plus facts about <strong>Iceland</strong>. Cover photo by Páll Stefánsson. The sleeping volcono giant Katla, with Mt. Hafursey in foreground. Photo on this page by Páll Stefánsson. CONTENTS <strong>Iceland</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>Iceland</strong>ic Design Jewelry Icecold 14 kt. Gold Collection A NEW SHOW ON EARTH PIPAR • SÍA • 80762 Lavastones For subscriptions visit www.icelandreview.com or phone +354 512 7575 www.jonogoskar.is Laugavegur 61 / Smáralind / Kringlan
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