ANCIENT STAVES IN MODERN TIMES
It is a fact that tattooing has grown in popularity in the west in recent years, but most people do not take time to learn of the origins of the artform.
RUNES ALL AROUND
A young and exciting graphic designer named Siggi Odds caught our eye recently with a refreshing exhibition on a project of his involving the Fuþark rune alphabet.
EASTER CLOSINGS
The Icelandic post office will be closed during the easter and we will therefor not be able to ship you orders the following days:
April 13: Closed
April 14: Closed
April 15: Closed
April 16: Closed
April 17: Closed
All orders received during these days will be shipped on April 18!
April 20: Closed
Happy easter!
LAUNCHING THE ICELANDIC MAGIC COMPANY IMPRINT
Dear friends
We are delighted with the interest shown in our publication of the Sorcerer’s Screed. We are currently working on more books akin to the screed and the cultural heritage it derives from. We’ve therefore launched the imprint The Icelandic Magic Company to expand our brand and to create a venue for our future publications.
Power amplifier and mixed martial arts
Gunnar Nelson is an Icelandic mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight divsion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Gunnar is without a doubt Iceland’s best UFC fighter and is known for his calm and laid back attitude.
Where the Winters are Without Days
Winters in Iceland are made from dark matter. It surrounds us islanders when we head out for work in the morning and welcomes us in the afternoon. In other words, the very limited amount of daylight the geographical position of this island in the North is able to squeeze out of the sun come wintertime is cast astray due to hectic work hours Icelanders are accustomed to endure.
Hot of the Press
Whilst the Sorcerer's Screed has proven to be a reliable source for those looking for their first or next tattoo of a traditional Nordic magic stave, the Icelandic Magic for Modern Living offers a much needed humorous take on this quirky nook of our nation's heritage we Icelanders boast about on every occasion.
Magical Tattoos
Icelandic magic staves look extremely beautiful on human skin and have therefore become quite popular as tattoos. Two of the editors at Lesstofan Publishing House recently had their favorite staves done (see photos).
Photos of the screed
Arnar Fells Gunnarsson, the designer of Sorcerer's Screed, took these beautiful photos of his own design. Though it's beautiful to look at on screen, it's even more beautiful to touch in your hands.
Only five people live on this Icelandic island
Modern times can be awfully busy and cluttered. Now and then it's important to find a quiet place where your thoughts can be gathered and you can rest and reset your body and soul. Islands, for an example, are good places for such relaxation.
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