Orkney by Gunnie Moberg

Orkney by Gunnie Moberg

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From the majestic soaring cliffs of Hoy to the intimacy of the Italian chapel at Lamb Holm, Orkney is a place of surprising and varied contrast. This book presents over a hundred views of Orkney that aim to capture both the natural beauty of the place and its rich heritage of buildings and monuments.

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Orkney by Gunnie Moberg

From the majestic soaring cliffs of Hoy to the intimacy of the Italian chapel at Lamb Holm, Orkney is a place of surprising and varied contrast. Witness to events of huge significance in the story of Scotland and Scandinavia, its venerable history stretches back to Viking times and a vigorous Celtic Church, before fading into an enticing world of myth and legend. In this book, acclaimed photographer Gunnie Moberg presents over a hundred views of Orkney that capture both the awesome natural beauty of the place and its remarkably rich heritage of buildings and monuments. All of them capture the islands' unique magical atmosphere, which still resonates today with the deeds of saints and warriors, fishermen and farmers.
Gunnie Moberg was born in Sweden, where she trained as a photographer, but has lived in Orkney for thirty years. She has collaborated with the author Liv Schei on books about Orkney, the Shetlands and the Faroe Islands as well as George Mackay Brown, providing images to accompany his poems. She exhibits her work regularly, both at home and abroad, and enjoys gardening in her spare time.
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ISBN 13 9781841584454
ISBN 10 1841584452
Title Orkney
Author Gunnie Moberg
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2006-08-16
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.