Iceland in Icons
A Pictographic Travel Guide
Do you ever become overwhelmed by the long, complex words on Icelandic road signs and maps? If you take a closer look, you'll find that you can easily deconstruct these words. For example, take the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano: eyja (island) fjalla (mountain) jökull (glacier) See, it's a piece of (skyr)cake! Iceland in Icons explores the country's landscapes, culture, and history through a linguistic and visual lens. Find out why Reykjavik is called Smoky Bay and which shopping mall is named after a pretzel. A fun travel companion and souvenir!
