Synopses & Reviews
Three years in the making, Project: Iceland is the first book to document the countrys exhilarating creative community.
A mosaic of Icelands art, design, fashion, and music scenes, this stunningly illustrated compendium is an invitation to explore a cutting-edge global destination for tastemakers and travelers alike. Among the artists showcased are Hranfnhildur Arnardottir, a.k.a. Shoplifter,” who created the spectacular hair sculptures for Bjorks Medulla” album; the mysterious Icelandic Love Corporation; and the critically acclaimed performance artist Egil Saebjornsson. Award-winning designer Steinunn Sigurdar, Reykjaviks up-and-coming Eyglo Margret Larusdottir, and the music worlds fashion label of choice, Dead,” are also featured. An eye-opening CD included with the book highlights both Icelands internationally known performers such as Sigur Ros, Mum, and Trabant, and newer musicians like Valgeir Sigurdsson, Bjorks longtime producer and sound engineer.
About the Author
Half-British and half-Icelandic, Charlie Strand began his career as a music and fashion stylist in London before moving to Iceland to work as a photographer. He decided to create Project: Iceland to document the dramatic changes to the artistic environment there.