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Insight Guide Denmark •   Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 346 PAGES
An illustrated overview of the history, culture and attractions of Copenhagen and Denmark featuring hundreds of color photographs, excellent maps and outstanding short essays. With chapters on the Vikings, Beer, Karen Blixen, Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen and other topics. (DMK06, $23.95)

A History of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland •  T.K Derry
HISTORY • 2000 • PAPER • 447 PAGES
This comprehensive volume gives a historical overview of Scandinavia from prehistory to the present day, with chapters on the Viking and Lutheran kingdoms, medieval times, monarchies, the World Wars and modern period through the 1970s (with a short chapter addressing the 1990s). It emphasizes the common cultural, political and social background of the five modern states. (SCN03, $23.50)

The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen •  Hans Christian Andersen •  Diana Crone Frank •  Jeffrey Frank
LITERATURE • 2005 • PAPER • 293 PAGES • FAMILY
A newly refurbished (and handsomely produced) collection of twenty-two tales, adroitly re-translated by Diana and Jeffrey Frank and with the original illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen and Lorenz Froelich. The translators provide a 40-page introduction on the real H.C. Andersen, notes and an annotated bibliography. Best of all, the lively new translation captures the oddball charm, surprising syntax and colloquial simplicity of the original Danish (or so we believe after perusing stilted previous translations). (DMK27, $19.95)

Denmark Map •   Geocart
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A detailed map of Denmark with an inset of Copenhagen at a scale of 1:300,000. (DMK07, $13.95)

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Eyewitness Guide Denmark •   Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • This superb guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of the country's attractions. (DMK28, $25.00)

Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings •  John Haywood • REFERENCE • The history of the Vikings as shown through a series of innovative maps and excellent photographs. This book traces the route of the ninth-century Viking merchants and explorers throughout Europe and on to the New World. (VIK02, $20.00)

Rough Guide Copenhagen •  Lone Mouritsen •  Andrew Spooner • GUIDEBOOK • A pocket guide to Copenhagen, its history, culture and attractions. (DMK15, $16.99)

Rough Guide Denmark •  Roger Norum • GUIDEBOOK • With snazzy photos and dozens of sidebars offering little-known facts and a wealth of historical and cultural information, this guide is an excellent companion to exploring Denmark. (DMK34, $21.99)

Time Out Copenhagen •  Michael Booth • GUIDEBOOK • A practical, hip guide by the British publisher, noted for its extensive listings. Features extensive listings for museums, historical sites, shopping, and eating out in Copenhagen, and also provides some basic background on the city's culture and history. (DMK26, $19.95)

Wallpaper City Guide Copenhagen •   Wallpaper Magazine • GUIDEBOOK • A stylish, thin (it fits in your back pocket) city guide compiled by the design magazine Wallpaper's local reporters. Well-organized, with chapter tabs, many photographs and of-the-moment recommendations. (DMK33, $8.95)

A World Lit Only By Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance, Portrait of an Age •  William Manchester • HISTORY • In this wide-ranging study, Manchester evokes in vivid detail the great figures and daily life of the 16th century, with information on Henry VIII, Magellan, Borgia, da Vinci and Martin Luther. (EUR06, $15.99)

The Vikings •  Else Roesdahl • HISTORY • A captivating and well-written look at Norse civilization. Roesdahl goes beyond the limited view of the ruthless Viking invaders, instead creating a full picture of the vibrant, artistic, agricultural and exploratory culture. (VIK09, $17.00)

The Vikings, Lords of the Seas •  Yves Cohat • HISTORY • An indispensable reference that fits in your pocket, this slim volume, part of the "Discoveries" series, is packed with maps, archival photographs and illustrations. It tells of the Norse homeland, discoveries and settlements, and features a useful chronology and excerpts from the Viking Sagas. (VIK01, $12.95)

Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages •  Alain Erlande-Brandenburg • ART & ARCHITECTURE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • A pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages. It features hundreds of drawings and color illustrations, a brief chronology and plenty more information. (MED07, $12.95)

Hans Christian Andersen, The Life of a Storyteller •  Jackie Wullschlager • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The acclaimed biography of Copenhagen's most famous denizen, who rose from his lot as a washerwoman's son to dine with princes and literary lions -- yet who died alone and unhappy. (DMK13, $19.00)

Isak Dinesen, The Life of a Storyteller •  Judith Thurman • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The prize-winning biography of Dinesen, brimming with detail on her eventful life at home in Denmark and abroad. (DMK17, $20.00)

On Tycho's Island •  John Robert Christianson • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) was an outlandish figure among early European astronomers, what with his prosthetic golden nose, his close relations with the Danish monarch and his private laboratory island where he observed the heavens. This scholarly work brings to life the man, his island and his age. (DMK18, $25.99)

Beowulf •  Seamus Heaney • LITERATURE • A best-selling, critically acclaimed verse translation of the seminal Anglo-Saxon epic, which tells of a Scandinavian hero's bravery in defending Denmark from the monster Grendel. Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney translated. (SCN27, $13.95)

Gertrude and Claudius •  John Updike • LITERATURE • In Shakespeare's play, Elsinore and Medieval Denmark are evoked in a few expressive lines, a castle, a mood; but in Updike's novel, an atmospheric prelude to Hamlet, Elsinore and its inhabitants get the full historical-novel treatment. (DMK19, $13.95)

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark •  William Shakespeare •  Barbara Mowat •  Paul Werstine • LITERATURE • This is a convenient pocket edition of Shakespeare's most celebrated play, part of the New Folger Library. Sure, it says more about Elizabethan England (and the human soul) than historical Denmark, but how could we resist? (DMK08, $3.99)

Niels Lyhne •  J. P. Jacobsen •  Tina Nunnally • LITERATURE • An award-winning translation of the much-loved Danish novel, originally published in 1880. (DMK39, $15.00)

Smilla's Sense of Snow •  Peter Hoeg • LITERATURE • Set in Denmark and Greenland and aboard a secret ship, this page-turner includes an excellent portrait of modern day Copenhagen in its first half. (DMK03, $15.00)

The History of Danish Dreams •  Peter Hoeg • LITERATURE • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • Hoeg's first novel is a sprawling family saga spanning four generations and exploring the transition in Denmark from medieval society to modern nation. (DMK05, $15.00)

The Quiet Girl •  Peter Hoeg • LITERATURE • Hoeg (Smilla's Sense of Snow) sets this fast-paced, inventive novel in present day Denmark. (DMK36, $26.00)

The Royal Physician's Visit •  Per Olov Enquist • LITERATURE • Swedish novelist Enquist fleshes out a footnote in Danish history in this story of the Enlightenment-era Danish court, the mad king Christian VII, the ambitious royal doctor and the passionate young queen. (DMK21, $14.00)

The Saga of the Volsungs •  Jesse Byock • LITERATURE • Full of traditional Norse lore, including runic knowledge, jealousies of princes, betrayals, unrequited love, the vengeance of a barbarian queen, the greed of Attila the Hun, and the mythic deeds of a dragon-slayer, these tales are essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Viking society. (SCN05, $13.95)

The Spectator Bird •  Wallace Stegner • LITERATURE • An American literary agent goes to Denmark and meets Karen Blixen in this novel by Wallace Stegner. Winner of the National Book Award. (DMK16, $15.00)

To Siberia •  Per Petterson • LITERATURE • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • This beautifully wrought tale of a young girl and her big brother Jesper captures the loneliness, magic and world of rural WWII-era Denmark. (DMK41, $22.00)

Winter's Tales •  Isak Dinesen • LITERATURE • A collection of 11 haunting short stories by the Danish writer most famous as Karen Blixen. With their Nordic settings, the Gothic tales draw upon the folk tradition and myths of Denmark. Originally published in 1942. (DMK25, $13.95)

Birds of Europe •  Killian Mullarney •  Lars Svensson •  Dan Zetterstrom •  Peter J. Grant • FIELD GUIDE • FAVORITE • A Princeton field guide to European birds, featuring 3,500 color illustrations that depict 722 species found across the continent. (FG47, $29.95)

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	Insight Guide Denmark • Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 346 PAGES An illustrated overview of the history, culture and attractions of Copenhagen and Denmark featuring hundreds of color photographs, excellent maps and outstanding short essays. With chapters on the Vikings, Beer, Karen Blixen, Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen and other topics. (DMK06, $23.95)
	A History of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland • T.K Derry HISTORY • 2000 • PAPER • 447 PAGES This comprehensive volume gives a historical overview of Scandinavia from prehistory to the present day, with chapters on the Viking and Lutheran kingdoms, medieval times, monarchies, the World Wars and modern period through the 1970s (with a short chapter addressing the 1990s). It emphasizes the common cultural, political and social background of the five modern states. (SCN03, $23.50)
	The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen • Hans Christian Andersen • Diana Crone Frank • Jeffrey Frank LITERATURE • 2005 • PAPER • 293 PAGES • FAMILY A newly refurbished (and handsomely produced) collection of twenty-two tales, adroitly re-translated by Diana and Jeffrey Frank and with the original illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen and Lorenz Froelich. The translators provide a 40-page introduction on the real H.C. Andersen, notes and an annotated bibliography. Best of all, the lively new translation captures the oddball charm, surprising syntax and colloquial simplicity of the original Danish (or so we believe after perusing stilted previous translations). (DMK27, $19.95)
	Denmark Map • Geocart MAP A detailed map of Denmark with an inset of Copenhagen at a scale of 1:300,000. (DMK07, $13.95)

	Eyewitness Guide Denmark • Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • This superb guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of the country's attractions. (DMK28, $25.00)
	Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings • John Haywood • REFERENCE • The history of the Vikings as shown through a series of innovative maps and excellent photographs. This book traces the route of the ninth-century Viking merchants and explorers throughout Europe and on to the New World. (VIK02, $20.00)
	Rough Guide Copenhagen • Lone Mouritsen • Andrew Spooner • GUIDEBOOK • A pocket guide to Copenhagen, its history, culture and attractions. (DMK15, $16.99)
	Rough Guide Denmark • Roger Norum • GUIDEBOOK • With snazzy photos and dozens of sidebars offering little-known facts and a wealth of historical and cultural information, this guide is an excellent companion to exploring Denmark. (DMK34, $21.99)
	Time Out Copenhagen • Michael Booth • GUIDEBOOK • A practical, hip guide by the British publisher, noted for its extensive listings. Features extensive listings for museums, historical sites, shopping, and eating out in Copenhagen, and also provides some basic background on the city's culture and history. (DMK26, $19.95)
	Wallpaper City Guide Copenhagen • Wallpaper Magazine • GUIDEBOOK • A stylish, thin (it fits in your back pocket) city guide compiled by the design magazine Wallpaper's local reporters. Well-organized, with chapter tabs, many photographs and of-the-moment recommendations. (DMK33, $8.95)
	A World Lit Only By Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance, Portrait of an Age • William Manchester • HISTORY • In this wide-ranging study, Manchester evokes in vivid detail the great figures and daily life of the 16th century, with information on Henry VIII, Magellan, Borgia, da Vinci and Martin Luther. (EUR06, $15.99)
	The Vikings • Else Roesdahl • HISTORY • A captivating and well-written look at Norse civilization. Roesdahl goes beyond the limited view of the ruthless Viking invaders, instead creating a full picture of the vibrant, artistic, agricultural and exploratory culture. (VIK09, $17.00)
	The Vikings, Lords of the Seas • Yves Cohat • HISTORY • An indispensable reference that fits in your pocket, this slim volume, part of the "Discoveries" series, is packed with maps, archival photographs and illustrations. It tells of the Norse homeland, discoveries and settlements, and features a useful chronology and excerpts from the Viking Sagas. (VIK01, $12.95)
	Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages • Alain Erlande-Brandenburg • ART & ARCHITECTURE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • A pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages. It features hundreds of drawings and color illustrations, a brief chronology and plenty more information. (MED07, $12.95)
	Hans Christian Andersen, The Life of a Storyteller • Jackie Wullschlager • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The acclaimed biography of Copenhagen's most famous denizen, who rose from his lot as a washerwoman's son to dine with princes and literary lions -- yet who died alone and unhappy. (DMK13, $19.00)
	Isak Dinesen, The Life of a Storyteller • Judith Thurman • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The prize-winning biography of Dinesen, brimming with detail on her eventful life at home in Denmark and abroad. (DMK17, $20.00)
	On Tycho's Island • John Robert Christianson • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) was an outlandish figure among early European astronomers, what with his prosthetic golden nose, his close relations with the Danish monarch and his private laboratory island where he observed the heavens. This scholarly work brings to life the man, his island and his age. (DMK18, $25.99)
	Beowulf • Seamus Heaney • LITERATURE • A best-selling, critically acclaimed verse translation of the seminal Anglo-Saxon epic, which tells of a Scandinavian hero's bravery in defending Denmark from the monster Grendel. Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney translated. (SCN27, $13.95)
	Gertrude and Claudius • John Updike • LITERATURE • In Shakespeare's play, Elsinore and Medieval Denmark are evoked in a few expressive lines, a castle, a mood; but in Updike's novel, an atmospheric prelude to Hamlet, Elsinore and its inhabitants get the full historical-novel treatment. (DMK19, $13.95)
	Hamlet, Prince of Denmark • William Shakespeare • Barbara Mowat • Paul Werstine • LITERATURE • This is a convenient pocket edition of Shakespeare's most celebrated play, part of the New Folger Library. Sure, it says more about Elizabethan England (and the human soul) than historical Denmark, but how could we resist? (DMK08, $3.99)
	Niels Lyhne • J. P. Jacobsen • Tina Nunnally • LITERATURE • An award-winning translation of the much-loved Danish novel, originally published in 1880. (DMK39, $15.00)
	Smilla's Sense of Snow • Peter Hoeg • LITERATURE • Set in Denmark and Greenland and aboard a secret ship, this page-turner includes an excellent portrait of modern day Copenhagen in its first half. (DMK03, $15.00)
	The History of Danish Dreams • Peter Hoeg • LITERATURE • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • Hoeg's first novel is a sprawling family saga spanning four generations and exploring the transition in Denmark from medieval society to modern nation. (DMK05, $15.00)
	The Quiet Girl • Peter Hoeg • LITERATURE • Hoeg (Smilla's Sense of Snow) sets this fast-paced, inventive novel in present day Denmark. (DMK36, $26.00)
	The Royal Physician's Visit • Per Olov Enquist • LITERATURE • Swedish novelist Enquist fleshes out a footnote in Danish history in this story of the Enlightenment-era Danish court, the mad king Christian VII, the ambitious royal doctor and the passionate young queen. (DMK21, $14.00)
	The Saga of the Volsungs • Jesse Byock • LITERATURE • Full of traditional Norse lore, including runic knowledge, jealousies of princes, betrayals, unrequited love, the vengeance of a barbarian queen, the greed of Attila the Hun, and the mythic deeds of a dragon-slayer, these tales are essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Viking society. (SCN05, $13.95)
	The Spectator Bird • Wallace Stegner • LITERATURE • An American literary agent goes to Denmark and meets Karen Blixen in this novel by Wallace Stegner. Winner of the National Book Award. (DMK16, $15.00)
	To Siberia • Per Petterson • LITERATURE • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • This beautifully wrought tale of a young girl and her big brother Jesper captures the loneliness, magic and world of rural WWII-era Denmark. (DMK41, $22.00)
	Winter's Tales • Isak Dinesen • LITERATURE • A collection of 11 haunting short stories by the Danish writer most famous as Karen Blixen. With their Nordic settings, the Gothic tales draw upon the folk tradition and myths of Denmark. Originally published in 1942. (DMK25, $13.95)
	Birds of Europe • Killian Mullarney • Lars Svensson • Dan Zetterstrom • Peter J. Grant • FIELD GUIDE • FAVORITE • A Princeton field guide to European birds, featuring 3,500 color illustrations that depict 722 species found across the continent. (FG47, $29.95)