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▶ FictionNovelsIngvar AmbjørnsenThe Elling SeriesElling-serienIngvar Ambjørnsen’s most successful novels isthe quartet about the odd-ball Elling: Utsikt tilParadiset, Fugledansen, Brødre i blodet and Elskmeg i morgen. These novels are critically acclaimedand have sold very well to Ambjørnsen’swide audience. Ambjørnsen introducedsomething entirely new with his books aboutElling. His stories contain crazy inventivenessand absurd, gentle humour. He describes theloneliness – and the dream of friendship. It is anentertaining read, and the protagonist Elling iscalled by some reviewers “the Norwegian ForestGump”.The movie Elling was nominated for an Oscar in2001, and the stage play was very well received atLondon’s West End.Ingvar Ambjørnsen (1956–) made his literary début in 1981, and has since publishednovels, crime fiction, short story collections, children’s and young adults books, as well asessay collections.▶ BACKLIST8A Vision of Paradise (Utsikt til paradiset), 1993.Rights sold to: Denmark, GERMANY, ICELAND, KOREA, LITHUANIA, RUSSIA and TURKEY.The Chicken Dance (Fugledansen), 1995.Rights sold to: BULGARIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, ICELAND, KOREA, LITHUANIA, TheNetherlands, POLAND, SWEDEN and TURKEY.Beyond the Great Indoors (Brødre i blodet), 1996.Rights sold to: BULGARIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, Egypt, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY,KOREA, LITHUANIA,THE The Netherlands, POLAND, SPAIN, SWEDEN, TURKEY and UK.Love Me Tomorrow (Elsk meg i morgen), 1999.Rights sold to: GERMANY, KOREA, LITHUANIA, POLAND and TURKEY.

▶FictionNovelsRune BelsvikShe Was So Pretty OnceHo som var så søtBerit is close to her 60th birthday. Following herearly retirement from teaching, she has lived quietlyon her disability allowance, mostly staying athome. She passes her time reading books, knittingand cooking suppers for her husband, who stillworks.But old memories come back to torment her.She recalls what happened during her last year atcollege. Compared with everything else going onin the world, it was nothing, she supposes. All thesame, she has to think it through, again and again.Outside, the winter is bitterly cold. Massive driftsof snow covers the land and the houses.Rune Belsvik takes us into the troubled heart of ayoung woman and tells us about her experiences as she explores meeting men. Ho som varså søt presents a believable and powerful portrait of a woman.10Rune Belsvik (1956–) is a versatile, highly valued and popularwriter of a long line of books for children, youth and adults. Hemade his literary début in 1979 and has received many awardsover the years. He received the Ministry for Culture and ChurchAffairs' Literary Award in 1994 and the Critics’ Award in 1996 forhis Dustefjerten books.Photo: Sol Nodeland

Tor Åge BringsværdRelease the Handleas You TurnSlipp håndtaket når du vrir▶FictionThis is a warm-hearted story about friendshipand love across all boundaries. But this is alsoa social satire in the same tradition as Gulliver'sTravels and its Norwegian counterpart, NilsKlim's Journey to the Underworld – a burlesquenarrative that shifts between different realities,interconnected by black holes through which wemove from Here to There in a terrifying twinkleof an eye!Rights sold to: Germany (Onkel & Onkel).‘Slipp håndtaket når du vrir is a novel you just have to give in to. Amore peculiar educational journey is hard to find; in that case it must beGulliver's Travels. Here is linguistic slapstick, wagging narrative eagernessand a will to break with specifics from everyday life which in this readercalls for words like Yes! and More!’NRKNovels‘We need more authors like Bringsværd, authors who do not just go intothemselves, but also out of themselves and let their imagination run free,without taking themselves too seriously; who pulls the reader into blackholes whilst standing steady as a rock.’DagsavisenTor Åge Bringsværd (1939–) has received many awards, as awriter and as a playwright. His works have been translated into23 languages and his theatrical works have been staged in twelvecountries. Bringsværd writes for all ages.Photo: Berit Sandberg11

▶ FictionLars Saabye ChristensenBernhard Hval’s Slipsof the TongueBernhard Hvals forsnakkelserA great epic from the author of The Half Brother.Doctor Bernhard Hval left medical school with thebest marks in his year. Regrettably, certain bad habits ofhis, like spitting and swearing and rudeness, led to himending up in a mortuary doing autopsies. Hanging outwith the dead was the best thing for him, people said.The story is told in 1979, when the nearly 80-year-oldBernhard Hval looks back on all of the past centuryfrom an extremely eccentric point of view. He gives usan account of himself, his wife Sigrid and Notto Fipp,the competitive walker. A bizarre, unruly novel aboutfriendship, love and craziness – especially craziness.NovelsRights sold to: DENMARK (C&K), GERMANY (BTB), BULGARIA (VESSELA lutzkanova) and ISRAEL (Kinneret-Zmora).‘An intense, original and energetic novel about a dramatic life.’Aftenposten‘In format, both with regard to physical size and ambition, Bernhard Hvalsforsnakkelser is closer to what Christensen’s total readership really wants,namely challengers of Beatles and Halvbroren.’Dagens Næringsliv‘Without exaggeration one can say that every page of this novel is alinguistic pleasure.’Dagsavisen‘… a feast to read!’NRK12Lars Saabye Christensen (1953–) made his literarydébut in 1976 with Historien om Gly. His break-throughnovel was Beatles, which is one of the greatest literarysuccesses in Norway and which continues to speak tonew generations. He received both the Bookseller’s Prizeand the Nordic Council’s Literary Award for Halvbrorenin 2001. This novel also marked his break-through to theinternational market.Photo: Siv-Elin Nærø

▶ BACKLIST▶ FictionBeatles (Beatles), 1984.Rights sold to: BULGARIA, China, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, LITHUANIA,The Netherlands, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMaNIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN and UK.Lead (Bly), 1990.Rights sold to: BULGARIA, DENMARK and GERMANY.The Funeral (Bisettelsen), 2008.Rights sold to: BULGARIA, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, The Netherlands, SPAIN andSWEDEN.NovelsThe Half Brother (Halvbroren), 2001.Rights sold to: ALBANIA, BANGLADESH, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA,FAEROE ISLANDS, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, ITALY, ISRAEL, KOREA, LATVIA,LITHUANIA, Macedonia, The Netherlands, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SERBIA, SLOVAKIA,SPAIN, SWEDEN, UK and USA.Herman (Herman), 1988.Rights sold to: albania, croatia, dENMARK, FINLAND, France, germany, iceland, india, italy, korea,LITHUANIA, The Netherlands, poland, portugal, romania, russia, spain, sweden, uk and USA.The Model (Modellen), 2005.Rights sold to: BULGARIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ICELAND, INDIA,ITALY, The Netherlands, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN and UK.13

▶FictionEivind Hofstad EvjemoThe Last Thing You WillSee is a Loving FaceDet siste du skal se er et ansikt av kjærlighetPractically an entire community is described in Detsiste du skal se er et ansikt av kjærlighet. Even thefloor in a gymnasium is given its own tiny chapter.The narrative focuses on a family: Roy and his sonAksel are the leading characters, together withKjersti, who is an advocate for the handicappedschool pupil Siri. We share their day to day lives asthe quiet drama unfolds in a community shelteredby the newly-rich Norwegian state.NovelsHofstad Evjemo writes about the dreams you holdon to in places where the world seems distant– and about everyone sharing the hope that lifewill offer something more. But this is also about acommunity: new spaces in it are opened up and you can get in behind the facades, go whereno one usually goes, find new patterns and structures. We are given a roving, strangely realisticview of the author's dissection of a body of Norwegian reality. Everywhere, he providessharp thumbnail sketches of social and communal life.Eivind Hofstad Evjemo has dared to do something not many in his generation would try:make a community his subject and explore its social hierarchies. He writes in a charged,insightful language.▶ BACKLISTWinner of theTarjei Vesaas’Debutant Prize2009Wake Me Up if I Fall Asleep (Vekk meg hvis jeg sovner), 2009.‘Impressive debut … The sorrow carried forth by the text is formed ina beautiful, poetic language.’Dag og Tid‘An exciting start … Evjemo’s strength is a rare sensibility in gaze andlanguage. This bodes well for the continuation.’Dagbladet14Eivind Hofstad Evjemo (1983–) has attended theLitterær Gestaltning in Gothenburg. He is a member of theeditorial board of Nordahl eftf literary journal. This year'snovel is his second publication.

Benedicte Meyer KronebergA Just WarEn rettferdig krigIt is the week of the 10th December 2009. BarackObama arrives in Oslo to receive the Nobel PeacePrize. During these intense days in December, wefollow three people:For Hans, who has had a stroke and become a patient,the crucial relationship is to his physiotherapistTerje. He fights a last battle to retain his dignity.His ex-wife, a journalist called Karin, has been giventhe job to comment on president Obama's speech atthe Nobel ceremony. By chance, she encounters an oldflame. Is it too late for them?Hans and Karin's son-in-law Erik is hanging out atOslo Central Station every day. He was a soldier and isobsessed by an event in Afghanistan. But his meeting with a strange girl might change every thing.Live, Erik's wife, and Karin and Hans's daughter, has gone away for the duration. In her absence, thethree stories intertwine and everyone involved is forced to rethink their feeling about Live. What dowe mean to each other? What do we know about those who are closest to us?En rettferdig krig is a book about what happens when you confront your most deeply feltfears and about the possibility of change.Novels▶Fiction▶ BACKLISTSo No One Can Hear the Silence (Ingen skal høre hvor stille det er), 2010.Rights sold to: Lithuania.‘The book is a profoundly insightful account of the process of freeingoneself from the past.’Vårt Land‘A remarkable first novel about overcoming the impact of mother …debutant writer Benedicte Meyer Kroneberg is in precise control asshe tells of little Hanna being made to take on responsibility... Parts ofKroneberg’s novel are shot through with existential unease, expressedin her simple but highly charged language.’Dag og TidBenedicte Meyer Kroneberg (1972–) was born in Oslo,but now lives on the outskirts of Arendal. She graduated from theNorwegian University of Science and Technology with a degree inNordic literature, and works as a lower secondary teacher.Photo: Fredrik Arff15

▶FictionNovelsWinner ofthe Critics’AwardBeate GrimsrudA Fool FreeEn dåre friWinner of the The Critics’ Award in Norway andSwedish Radio’s Listeners’ Award.Nominated by both Norway and Sweden for theNordic Council’s Literature Prize!Eli lives alone. But she shares her life with Espen,Erik and Emil – or, rather, their voices, which havebeen with her since childhood. Periodically, sheis cared for in a mental hospital and treated eitherwith sympathy, or with gross insensitivity. Eli’s willto live and be creative is strong, but the voices keeprowing and ruining things for her. Still, she carrieson writing books and making films.In this novel, Beate Grimsrud opens the door to aworld that is alien to most people. In that world, you can at times feel vulnerable and powerless,but it has its own fascination and pathos.Rights sold to: Czech Republic (Doplnek), Denmark (Gyldendal), Finland (Like), France (actes Sud),Germany (BTB LUCHTERHARD), RUSSIA (CORPUS) and Serbia (carobna Knjiga).▶ BACKLISTTo Slip Past an Axe (Å smyge forbi en øks), 1998.Rights sold to: Denmark , Germanyand Iceland.Children, What Do We Know that Lives inthe Woods?(Hva er det som fins i skogen barn?), 2002.Rights sold to: HUNGARY.The Leakage of Sleep(Søvnens lekkasje), 2007.16Beate Grimsrud (1963–) made her literary début in 1990, andin 1998 she was nominated for the Nordic Council Literary Awardfor her novel Å smyge forbi en øks. In 2007 she published her firstchildren’s book: Klar ferdig gå!, which was co-authored by Inger Alfvén.Grimsrud was born in Norway, but lives in Sweden. She is bilingual,and has two original publishers; Bonnier in Sweden and CappelenDamm in Norway. Cappelen Damm Agency handles foreign rights.Photo: fotograf Henrik Lindal

Varje gång någon håller på att döVarje gång någon håller på att dö så finns jag här.Varje gång någon håller på att dö så finns jag här.om andra. Du har ju mig, säger Espen. Vet inte om jag vill ha dig, säger jag.m jag vill ha dig, säger jag.Du måste lyssna, säger Espen. Annars! Annars vad? Annarl ha dig, säger jag.u är inte som dom andra. Du har ju mig, säger Espen. Vet inte om jag viDu måste lyssna, säger Espen. AnnEspen. Annars! Annars vad? AnnaDu måste lyssna, säger Espen. Annars! Annars vad? Annars kommer du spricka och gå söndefinns jag här.kommer du spricka och gå sönder.Du kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag skaAnnars! Annars vad? Annars kommer du spricka och gå sönder.Du är inte som dom andra. Du har ju mig, säger Espen. Vet inte om jag vill ha dig, säger jag.Du kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag ska hjars vad? Annars kommer du spricka och gå sönder.s jag här.ommer du spricka och gå sönder.Du måste lyssna, säger Espen. Annars! Annars vad? Annars kommer du spricka och gå sönder.Du kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. JagVarje gång någon håller på att dö så fDu måste lyssna, säger Espen. Annars! Annars vad? Annars kommer du spricka ochs! Annars vad? Annars kommer du spricka och gå sönder.ga riket.Varje gång någonVi villVi vi lhaha halva dig ochhalva dig och hela kunriket.Vi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.Vkunga riket.a dig och hela kunga riket.Du kommer klariket.Du kommer klara döden, säger poDu kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag ska hjälpa dig.kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag ska hjälpa dig.Vi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.mer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag ska hjälpa dig.Vi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.Du kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag ska hjälpa dig.ga riket.‘En dåre fri is based on an exceptionally brutal and beautifully lyricalnarrative drawn from the inner life of a mentally ill artist.’DagsavisenVi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.‘I haven’t read anything as moving as Beate Grimsrud’s new novel En dårefri for a long time. Could it be because it is truthful? ... Reality or not: as awork of literature, Beate Grimsrud’s novel is so outstandingly brilliant thatit becomes more real than reality itself.’NRKVi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.Vi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.Du kommer klara döden, säger pojkrösten. Jag ska hjälpa dig.Vi vill ha halva dig ochig och hela kunga riket.Vi vill ha halva dig och hela kunga riket.Vi vill ha halva dig och‘… her voice, her style and her entire output of writing has consistentlyremained exceptional in the context of contemporary Norwegian literature.’Dagbladet‘When I despair, rage, hope and cry my way through Beate Grimsrud’s Endåre fri, I know I will be unable to write a sober introduction to my review,in which I proclaim that one of Sweden’s foremost authorships has grownwith another exceptional book.’Sydsvenska Dagbladet, SE‘Suffice it to say that the literature Beate Grimsrud creates is unique, andthat windows toward completely different dimensions are opened when youread her.’Göteborgs-Posten, SE‘It invades your body and your mind, it becomes a voice that stays with youand which demands attention.’Expressen, SE‘This is very very good. … an impressive book.’Dagens Nyheter, SE‘En dåre fri describes this shuttle between worlds, this human borderposition, which is both imprisonment and freedom. And it is done inprecisely the beautiful and visionary prose which has become BeateGrimsrud’s trademark.’Sydsvenskan, SE▶ Fiction

▶ FictionPhoto: Fredrik ArffVigdis Hjorth (1959–) has made an exciting literary career and has written manypopular books for both children and adults. Today she is one of Norway’s most interesting,contemporary writers.

Vigdis HjorthTalk to MeSnakk til megIngeborg is a middle-aged, unadventurous librarian wholives in a small town in Norway. Her husband is dead, andher son has moved out and lost touch with his mother. Ona trip to Cuba, she allows herself to be charmed by a blackman, a musician who sings and plays the drums in thehotel garden. He is a poor, but clever man. She is white andwell off, but alone. Norway's satiated consumer society iscontrasted with the bankrupt Cuba in this politically aware,searching novel about the fragile balance between people– and about a woman's relationships with her son and withher lover.▶ FictionVigdis HjorthWheel ChangeHjulskiftHjulskift is a love story about Truls, a car salesman, andLouise, a professor of literature. It’s an intelligent and humorouslytold story of an encounter between two peoplewho come from opposite ends of the cultural spectrum.‘One just has to pull out the superlatives … [VigdisHjorth] dissects class differences, love, intimacy, art andlife in a sober, simple and incredibly precise language … apleasure to read.’DagbladetNovelsRights sold to: Sweden, Denmark and Poland.Vigdis HjorthIf OnlyOm bareThe playwright Ida Heier has met the love of her life: theprofessor Arnold Busk, who is ten years her senior. Bothare married and have children. For several years she pinesfor him to let go of his family for her. But when he does,their relationship moves toward the extreme, an obsessionthat borders on madness…‘A great, tragic novel about love which hits the reader likean express train.’Dagbladet19Rights sold to: Germany and Ukraine.

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Roy JacobsenRage and RemorseAngerHans Larsen is 72 years old and just releasedfrom prison after a long spell inside. He bringswith him a letter that has been waiting for him,unopened, all that time. It is from his daughter.Now, as he reads it for the first time, he learns justwhat he feared. His wife is dead and his daughterhas never forgiven him for anything.▶FictionThe old offender walks out into a personalspringtime: a beautiful woman desires him. She iswell off and lives in a large house, so Hans movesin with her. His daughter doesn't know that herfather is freed and cannot herself break out of herroutine – she stays in the same town and tries tobuild a life as well as she can.Anger is an existential drama, in which Jacobsen has borrowed narrative structure frompsychological crime fiction. These are biting, beautiful life stories of a handful of peopleand, in particular, an exceptionally powerful recreation of a father-daughter relationship.A great novel, which occupies a key position in Roy Jacobsen's rich literary output.Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante&Co), Germany (Osburg) and Sweden (Norstedts).Novels‘Elegant, raw and full of humanity … A dark novel that lights up theautumn.’Haugesunds Avis‘Jacobsen is a skilful writer who recreates grim human lives andapparently grey existences in a way which makes it hard to stayuninvolved.’Dagens Næringsliv‘As a bonus the reader is offered the joy of watching an experienced writer… enter into face-to-face combat with a younger, more energetic versionhimself, sentence by sentence – and win almost every round. It couldn’t bemore gripping.’GDRoy Jacobsen (1954–) has since his literary début in 1982 with the short story collectionFangeliv evolved into an original, strong and analytical writer with a special interest inthe underlying psychology at play in human relationships and actions. He is a wonderfulstoryteller with obvious political engagement. He has twice been nominated for the NordicCouncil's Literary Award: for Seierherrene in 1991, and Frost in 2003. He was also short-listedfor the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award in 2009 for his novel Hoggerne.21

▶FictionNovelsSold to20countries!Roy JacobsenChild WonderVidunderbarnIt all begins when a mysterious, little half-sister arrives.Her name is Linda. She carries a blue suitcase with amanual. A manual for Linda. Because Linda is someonequite special.It is the year of the Berlin Wall, of President Kennedy andJurij Gagarin. Finn lives with his mother in a tiny workingclass apartment in Oslo. Life is all about a TV, playingwith his best friend Freddy, but also about beating upboys in the neighborhood and getting beaten up yourself.This small family’s everyday life is modest and stubbornlysocial-democratic. But then Linda arrives, and suddenlyFinn detects signs of change and secrets about his mother. The foundation of his entireexistence is shaking. This powerful depiction of a childhood shows how wonderful and howdangerous it is to be a child.Sold 150,000 copies in Norway and winner of The Booksellers’ Prize.Rights sold to: Azerbaijan (Qanun), Bulgaria (Perseus), Czech Republic (Pistorius & Olšanská),Denmark (Rosinante), Egypt (Al-Arabi), Estonia (Eesti Raamat), The Faeroe Islands (Nylendi),Finland (Like), France (Gallimard), Germany (Osburg Verlag), Hungary (Scolar), Israel (Keter),Italy (Bompiani), Makedonia (Shkupi), The Netherlands (Querido), Poland (SIW Znak), Russia(Corpus), Serbia (Carobna), Spain (Grijalbo Mondadori), Sweden (Norstedts), UK (MacLehose Press)and USA (Graywolf).▶ BACKLISTShortlistedfor theIMPACAwardThe Conquerors (Seierherrene), 1991.Rights sold to: denmark, lithuania and sweden.22Boundaries (Grenser), 1999.Rights sold to: Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden.The Burnt-Out Town of Miracles (Hoggerne), 2005.Rights sold to: Croatia , Czech Republic, Denmark, Faeroe Islands, France, Germany, Macedonia, TheNetherlands, Poland , Russia, Serbia, Sweden and UK.

▶‘The effect of Roy Jacobsen’s Vidunderbarn is a little like Finn’s newlydiscovered analogy of social injustice, hitting you with the force of a goodstrain; this is the kind of novel that never leaves you.’Times Literary Supplement, UKFiction‘To Kill a Mockingbird quickly comes to mind while reading this wellwroughtNorwegian best-seller that also covers a momentous period inthe shared life of a brother and sister, during which she is threatenedand he labors to save her. … More obviously artful than Mockingbird,Vidunderbarn is as powerful and more contemporarily relevant.’Booklist, USA‘A gloriously intelligent novel that is so rewarding, funny, sad and humanthat the only advice to be given is to read it. ’The Irish Times‘What a wonderful novel!’VG‘A book that makes you laugh and cry – what more can you wish for? Thatit does not end after 264 pages, but lasts into next week … Vidunderbarnis nothing less than a perfect masterpiece.’DagsavisenNovels‘A new addition to an extraordinarily rich authorship.’AftenpostenRoy Jacobsen masters the art of writing about someone who struggles ina way which makes the reader feel better … The novel is a small, both sadand merry gem.’Politiken, DK‘The novel is rich with both irony and love, fights and tenderness,peculiarities and general beauty in a boy’s world, just before the presentbreaks through, and where modesty’s small everyday life shines withnostalgia, sadness and guts.’Information, DK23

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Erlend LoeFvonkFvonkJust as Fvonk is contemplating life in general, alarge, shiny, very clean car of a German makeglides up the drive and stops without cutting theengine. It is black, has darkened windows andlooks official. Fvonk resents all interference bythe authorities and this one in particular. A fewseconds later, the rear door on the right opensand a woman in her fifties climbs out. Irritatingly,the door makes a hollow, thumping noise –boom, boom, boom – a signal alerting everyoneto the fact that it is open. The woman slams thedoor and checks her surroundings, making surethat she isn't observed by anyone except Fvonk.But there are just the two of them present – thiswoman and Fvonk.At the time when the Norway Hiking & Exercise Association was going through a rough patch,Fvonk was an employee. He can testify to the financial mess. Fvonk is deeply uninterested in culture.Then a lodger moves into his place, but not a Nobody. On the contrary, quite a Somebody.As it happens, his name is Jens – the Prime Minister of Norway himself.FictionNovels▶Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Germany (Kiepenheuer & Witsch), Hungary (Scolar Kiado),Macedonia (Tabernakul), Russia (Azbooka), Serbia (Geopoetika), Sweden (Alfabeta) and Ukraine(Folio).‘With a bubbling joy of telling a story Erlend Loe creates a room where the country’s mostpowerful man can finally be himself … Fvonk is first and foremost a highly entertainingbook about a friendship out of the ordinary.’Vårt Land‘Loe creates several entertaining situations with this cartoonish universe. Both onand between the lines a clear critique of The Norwegian Social Democracy’s ways ofunderstanding and behavior can be found.’VG‘Like most of Erlend Loe’s books, this too is a light read, light philosophy, lightlyconsummated. But it is not necessarily simple as a result. Because if you liked Naiv.Super.or Tatt av kvinnen, you will like this one too.’Sandefjords BladErlend Loe (1969–) is one of Norway's best-selling authors. He made his literary débutwith Tatt av kvinnen in 1993. His break-through, both in Norway and internationally,came with the publication of his second novel Naiv.Super. in 1996. His 2004 novel Dopplerwas critically acclaimed for its depiction of the modern man. Erlend also writes books forchildren, and has had great succsess with the Kurt series.25

▶ FictionErlend LoeNaive.Super.Naiv.Super.Naiv.Super. was Erlend Loe’s great break-through novel. It’s an unpretentiousstory about very complicated things. More than 200,000copies are sold in Norway.Rights sold to: Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,Faeroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary,Iceland, Italia, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, The Netherlands,Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Korea,Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, Ukraine and USA.NovelsErlend LoeDopplerDopplerDespite the fact that Andreas Doppler has a wife and children, hemoves to the woods and lives in a tent. Doppler is a mad, absurdand funny novel, but not without serious undertones and criticismof our modern consumer society.Rights sold to: Albania, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Macedonia, The Netherlands,Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Ukraine.Erlend LoeMuleumMuleum16-year old Julie loses her family in a plane crash. In the midst ofher tragedy she still manages to keep her sense of humour and wit.Muleum is a brilliant example of Erlend Loe’s ability to blend seriousissues with comic elements.Rights sold to: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, TheNetherlands, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Sweden and Ukraine.26Erlend LoeLazy Days in Mixing PartStille dager i Mixing PartNina and Bror Teleman spend their summer holiday in Germany.Their marrige is in crises. She loves everything German, whereas hedespises it. A black comedy on the never ending problems of livingtogether.Rights sold to: Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,Hungary, Macedonia, The Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Swedenand Ukraine.

▶‘Loe makes it easy to laugh at the painful and hardthings in life.’Bergens Tidende about Stille dager i Mixing PartFiction‘… some of the funniest writing Loe has done in a longtime.’Klassekampen about Stille dager i Mixing Part‘ … from start to finish Doppler is one hell of a displayin the concise art of writing and a heroic campaignagainst the tyranny of cleverness. It is hopeless but wewon’t give in!’Verdens Gang about DopplerNovels‘With Doppler Erlend Loe has become Norway’s mostalarming writer … This masterly understatement ofa universal revolution and the boyish fascination forsimple back-to-nature methods is perfect Loe.’Dagens Næringsliv about Doppler‘Loe certainly has some of Salinger’s lightness of touch,and the often comic voice of his unnamed narratorrecalls Salinger’s Holden Caulfield. A charming debutnovel.’The Times, UK, about Naiv.Super.27

▶FictionNovelsRonnie M.A.G. LarsenPolaroidPolaroidDuring four weeks of summer, Oslo had reachedboiling point and the wind died down. HenryMoan is a piano tuner, who grew up and lived inthe street called Therese’s Street. He has used histalents to improve the performances of amateursand enhance the brilliance to the virtuosi. Oneday, his boss dies and Henry realises that he is nowwithin reach of fulfilling his lifelong dream to leaveand move to Salzburg. All he needs to do is to shutand sell the piano shop and visit his mother, nowgnarled and brown like an old apple core.And yes, get a grip on what really happened toSlampen, find a good home for his budgerigarLouis, register as sick, avoid falling in love, reportwell again, scatter his boss’ ashes over Oslo, sell his flat, keep his golden contract with the OsloConcert Hall on the boil, have a dram of the best whisky, discuss life with the diseased ChetBaker and, above all, enjoy that good night’s sleep he hasn’t had for a long time.▶ BACKLISTOffa (Offa), 2008.‘Lots of warmth and humor in a folkloristic description from themouth of the sea.’Dagbladet‘… a debut novel with a rich selection of ironical-humoristiccharacteristics and observations. The descriptions are precise andprobably painfully recognizable to many.’Bergens Tidende28Ronnie M.A.G. Larsen (1971–) grew up on the Island ofGiske in Sunnmøre on the west coast. In 2008, his first book cameout, the short story collection Offa. Ronnie has trained as a filmdirector and script writer, and played percussion in the band TheMargarets.Photo: Thomas Brun

Peter SerckAnna Maria HarmAnna Maria HarmPeter Serck's latest novel is a wistful tale aboutthe young photographic artist Anna MariaHarm and her inconclusive love affair with theageing gallery owner who displays her work. Heis agonising about his fear for her new, terriblephotographs, which he only hesitatingly agreesto exhibit. They are forbidden by Norwegianlaw; showing dead people, they remind him ofa suicide he always has blamed himself for notmanaging to prevent. It also worries him thatAnna's only woman friend is suicidal and plansto film the act of killing herself in order to becomefamous after death. To stop her, he invitesher to exhibit in his gallery.Step by step, he is dragged into an existential situation which he tries to control with a growingdesperation, and that his passionate relationship with Anna in the end cannot cure.Anna Maria Harm is an intense, modernist novel that offers insights into the labyrinths ofthe human mind and into the unsettling and problematic issues raised by contemporary art.Novels▶FictionPeter Serck (1957–) wrote his first novel called Leieboeren in1982. He has written several novels since, and his work has beenmuch praised by the critics.Photo: Thomas Brun29

▶ FictionStig SæterbakkenThrough the NightGjennom nattenWhen he gets romantically involved with a youngwoman, dentist Karl Meyer becomes obsessedby a passion he thought was lost. Casting off hisold life in favour of what he belives to be love,he leaves his wife and children behind. However,happiness is fleeting and eventually Karl returnsto his family as a repentant sinner.NovelsWhen his son, Ole-Jakob, commits suicide, theburden proves too great for an already damagedmarriage. Amid a chaos of broken dreams, griefand confusion takes hold. In despair, Karl embarkson a journey that will take him to a housein Slovakia, where rumour has it that on a certainday at a certain time, the house will confront its guest with his or her worst nightmares.A dark story, drawing on elements of dreams, fairy-tales and horror stories, as it explores themysterious ways of sorrow and love.Rights sold to: Sweden (Vertigo) and United States (Dalkey Archive Press).‘One of the most interesting contemporary authors inEurope: always controversial and never uncomplicated,he forces the reader to confront the less flattering sides ofboth self and society.’EurozineStig Sæterbakken (1966–2012) made his literary débutwith his poetry collection Flytende paraplyer in 1984,and has since published several short story collections,translations, novels and essays. His work has always beenwell received by the critics.30Photo: cato@lein.as

‘Brilliant.’New York Times about Siamesisk‘Sæterbakken skillfully creates a delightful, solipsistic tensionbetween the querulous old couple. Their kinship is alovely, bitter riot.’Publishers Weekly about Siamesisk▶ Fiction‘Stig Sæterbakken writes disturbingly well.’Dagsavisen, Norway about Usynlige hender‘One of the best descriptions of love I have read.’Tidningen Kulturen, Sweden, about Ikke forlat meg‘Sæterbakken has written an uncannily strong andstrongly uncanny novel.’Expressen, Sweden about Ikke forlat megNovels▶ BACKLISTSiamese (Siamesisk), 1987.Rights sold to: Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Turkey and United States.Invisible Hands (Usynlige hender), 2007.Rights sold to: Russia and Sweden.Don’t Leave Me (Ikke forlat meg), 2009.Rights sold to: Sweden.31

▶ FictionNovelsStig AasvikInternal AffairsIndre anliggenderIndre anliggender is a realistic study of StigAasvik's everyday existence. We are introduced tothe people who share his life, his partner and theirchild, his parents and friends. We are told of hisdaily work as a Parliamentary language consultant,about a glass of milk, his self-induced humiliations,decline and memories – nothing is too greator too small for inclusion into this self-exposingnovel. The approach is meditative; snapshots oflife are followed by reflections, fury is followed bygrief, sadness by joy.Indre anliggender is a deep dive to the wreckage ofthe mind while thoughts are drifting, factual andlyrical, intense and uncompromising. Stig Aasvik'sdevastating demands on himself have no limits. In his darkest moments he still has, perhapsjust because of his mood, a voracious appetite for life.Stig Aasvik (1970-) is from Horten and lives in Oslo.Indre anliggender is his third novel.32

Crime fiction

▶ Crime FictionPhoto: Fredrik Arff

Torkil DamhaugFireraiserIldmannenA fireraiser is active in Lillestrøm during Easterin 2003. He is obsessed by the cleansing effect offire and wants to use it to wipe out everythingthat reminds him of his youth. Around this time,18-year old Karsten falls in love with his classmateJasmeen, but their romance brings the tempersof her tradition-bound Muslim family to boilingpoint. To protect himself from Jasmeen's threateningfamily, Karsten joins a secret brotherhood ofelder peers, only to discover that the group mightbe much more dangerous than he could ever imagine.During the Easter days, Karsten disappears.He never returns.▶Crime FictionSeven years later, Karsten's sister Synne decides tofind out everything she can about what happened when Karsten went missing. But her privateinvestigation will have awful consequences, arousing slumbering but dangerous memories.And the fireraiser, quiescent during the intervening seven years, is now watching Synne'ssearch for the truth with intense interest...Rights sold to: Denmark (Modtryk) and Germany (Droemer Knaur).‘Ildmannen is a hot candidate for top ranking among this year's works ofcrime fiction. Damhaug demonstrates his formidable skill as a writer ... awholly convincing novel, his best to date.'Dagbladet‘And it must be established, once and for all, that Damhaug delivers witha tremendous flourish. This is probably the best, most exciting Norwegianthriller/ crime novel that anyone will read this year.'Moss Avis‘Does Ildmannen meet our expectations? Yes. Is this book even better thanhis earlier ones? Yes, I swear by Freud, Jung and Lacan, I do believe it is,and no mistake ... It will be an uncommonly sour end to the autumn bookseason if Ildmannen doesn't end up as the best work of crime fiction thisyear.'Dagens Næringsliv35Torkil Damhaug (1958–) has a degree in medicine with a specialisation in psychiatry. Hehas published six novels, the two latest have been successful crime novels, as is Ildmannen.His previous novel Døden ved vann is sold to six countries.

▶ Crime FictionTorkil DamhaugDeath by WaterDøden ved vannLiss lives a dissolute life in Amsterdam, but when her sisterdisappears, she jumps on the first plane home. In Oslo shedesperately searches for answers. But someone is willing tokill in order to hide the truth behind her sister's gruesomefate.Døden ved vann is a thriller that trespasses the boundariesbetween past and present. It is about a child who searchesfor love and meets with desire. Several of the characters appearingin the novel can also be found in last year's thrillerSe meg, Medusa.Rights sold to: Czech Republic (Jota), Denmark (Modtryk), France (Seuil), Germany (Droemer Knaur),The Netherlands (Ambo Anthos) and Russia (Azbooka).Torkil DamhaugLook at Me, MedusaSe meg, MedusaAxel Glenne runs his own successful surgery business.Then something happens that will turn his life upsidedown. A shadow from the past re-awakens. At the sametime he meets a young female student doctor and finds itdifficult not to be attracted to her.Not long after a woman's body is found in Nordmarka.While the death is being investigated, another woman ismurdered. The similarities between the killings are tooclose to be coincidental. It appears that Axel Glenne has aconnection to both victims. The police are working undertremendous pressure. Chief Inspector Hans Magnus Viken suspects that an understandingof a sick mind is just as important as conventional police work, if they are to succeed inpreventing further killings.36Se meg, Medusa is a thriller where faith and myths force their way into both the readers' andthe police's attempt at solving the puzzling murders. The story revolves around and throwslight on different issues: identity, jealousy, bestiality, unfaithfulness and revenge.Rights sold to: Denmark (Modtryk), Germany (Droemer Knaur), Russia (Azbooka) and Turkey(Pegasus).

‘A first-class thriller.’Dagbladet about Døden ved vann‘Incredibly exciting and utterly unputdownable.’Fyns Stiftstidene, DK about Døden ved vann‘A must for readers of Stieg Larsson … Damhaugquickly turns out to be wiser and far cleverer than StiegLarsson.’Berlingske Tidende, DK about Døden ved vann‘Se meg, Medusa is a novel about blame and guilt,about revenge and rage, about fantasies and frustrations– there are many powerful emotions and experiencesin wait for the reader, too. And for all those who aregenuinely interested in well-written crime fiction, this isnot a novel to pass up.’Dagbladet about Se meg, Medusa‘Se meg, Medusa is pure, despite its criminal aspects.Torkil Damhaug distinguishes himself throughhis attention-grabbing depictions of places andpersonalities. He has now taken his place in the topranks of Norwegian crime fiction writers.’Aftenposten about Se meg, Medusa‘One of the most well-written and nerve wracking worksof crime fiction in a long time.’Dagens Næringsliv about Se meg, Medusa


Karin FossumI Can See in the DarkJeg kan se i mørketRiktor is the protagonist in Karin Fossum's newcrime novel. He has worked for many years in a nursinghome and seems to be normal, quiet and polite.He is often left on his own to manage patients withmany and complex care needs. He torments them atevery opportunity – pinches the skin at the back oftheir necks, pulls their hair. Medication that mighthave soothed their pain is poured down the loo andsyringe contents injected into the mattress. Riktor issimply the «Nurse from Hell».▶Crime FictionHe is a loner but when he encounters Arnfinn, aman with a severe alcohol problem, a kind of friendshipgrows between them. Then one day Riktorcomes across Arnfinn extracting money from hiswallet. That's the end of Arnfinn: Riktor kills him unhesitatingly. A few days later, DI Randersturns up and charges Riktor with the murder of one of the elderly patients in the nursing home –and locks him up for a crime he didn't commit.The tension and suspense of the narrative are as much related to the insight into Riktor'sdark mind, as to the case against him. Will he be found innocent of the old lady's murder?Will he be charged with killing Arnfinn?Rights sold to: Belgium (WPG), Denmark (Gyldendal), Estonia (Eesti Raamat), Finland (Johnny Kniga),France (Seuil), Sweden (Forum) and United Kingdom (Harvill Secker).‘Karin Fossum deserves great praise for her stringent language andimpressive psychological insight in her new, dark novel.’NRK‘The language in itself makes her new book worth reading … Fossum’ssentences are vivid and crystal clear, free of redundancies, and in this novelthey come with a rhythm which seems to be perfectly in tune with thecontent.’Dagbladet‘A story in which the reader is driven forth by intensity and the unmatchedmastery of language.’DagsavisenKarin Fossum (1954–) made her literary début in 1974 with the poetry collection Kanskjei morgen, for which she won the Vesaas First Writer's Award. She has published books inseveral genres, but is best known for her crime fiction about Konrad Sejer. Several of herbooks have been filmed. She has received a number of prestigious awards, including a recentLA Times Book Award for her novel Elskede Poona.39

▶ BACKLIST▶ Crime FictionEve’s Eye (Evas øye), 1995. Rights sold to: albania, belgium, bulgaria, czech republic, Denmark,Finland, france, Germany, iceland, Italy, lithuania, The Netherlands, poland, portugal, russia,Sweden and uk.Don't Look Back! (Se deg ikke tilbake!), 1996. Rights sold to: albania, belgium, bulgaria, Denmark,Finland, france, Germany, hungary, iceland, ISRAEL, Italy, japan, korea, LATVIA, Lithuania, poland,portugal, romania, russia, serbia, spain, Sweden, turkey and uk.He Who Fears the Wolf (Den som frykter ulven), 1997. Rights sold to: belgium, Bulgaria, BRASIL,Denmark, Finland, france, Germany, hungary, iceland, Italy, korea, Lithuania, The Netherlands,poland, russia, spain, Sweden, turkey and uk.When the Devil Holds the Candle (Djevelen holder lyset), 1998. Rights sold to: belgium, brazil,bulgaria, China, denmark, finland, france, germany, hungary, poland, russia, spain, sweden,turkey and uk.The Indian Bride (Elskede Poona), 2000. Rights sold to: belgium, the czech republic, China,denmark, estonia, finland, france, germany, hungary, iceland, ISRAEL, italy, The Netherlands,poland, portugal, russia, serbia, spain, sweden, THAILAND and UK.Black Seconds (Svarte sekunder), 2002. Rights sold to: belgium, denmark, finland, france, germany,The Netherlands, spain, sweden and uk.The Murder of Harriet Krohn (Drapet på Harriet Krohn), 2004. Rights sold to: belgium, denmark,ESTONIA, finland, germany and sweden.Water´s Edge (Den som elsker noe annet), 2007. Rights sold to: Belgium, Denmark, Finland,Germany, Hungary, Italy, Sweden and UK.Bad Intentions (Den onde viljen), 2008. Rights sold to: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy,Sweden and UK.41


Hans Olav LahlumThe Catalyst MurderKatalysatormordetThis is the third volume in the crime fictionseries featuring K2 and Patricia: it takes place inOslo and in the mountainous region of Valdresduring August 1970. In Oslo, K2 witnesses ayoung woman desperately trying to catch a tram,but the doors slam shut in front of her face – thenext time he sees her, she is dead. Killed by ashot, she is found between the tram tracks. Anew test case for K2's mental powers.▶Crime FictionThe affair started two years earlier, when a groupof politically active young people set out on abothy walking tour in Valdres. One of them,the charismatic leader Falko Reinhardt, disappearsduring the night before August 3rd. Now,K2's murder victim turns out to have been Reinhardt's girlfriend. It doesn't take K2 long torealise that to solve the present-day murder he must go back in time, maybe further thanjust 1968. Once more, only Patricia can help him, but he fails to notice that she has her ownproblems to fight...‘Brilliant crime fiction … Katalysatormordet is so entertaining and cleverlycomposed that I would be happy to read 15 more books in the same series.’Dagbladet‘Hans Olav Lahlum’s third crime novel, Katalysatormordet, is a well-made,classical suspense story.’Dagsavisen▶ BACKLISTHuman Flies (Menneskefluene), 2010.Rights sold to: Italy.Satellite People (Satellittmenneskene), 2011.43Hans Olav Lahlum (1973–) is a historian. He made his literary début with the criticallyacclaimed biography Oscar Torp in 2007. He has since published Presidentene, Haakon Lie:Slik jeg ser det nå and a biography on Haakon Lie, in addition to his crime series.


Gert NygårdshaugChimeraChimeraThe Norwegian zoologist, veterinary surgeonand crack shot Karl Iver Lyngvin is headhuntedto work at CORAC, a research station in theCongolese rain forest where some twenty-oddscientists are studying the effects of climatechange on the local flora and fauna. Karl Iverjoins the young Australian entomologist ZoeWildt and together they experience events withextremely dramatic consequences. These donot only affect the protagonist, but the future ofplanet Earth.In Gert Nygårdshaug's new novel, well-establishedfacts are illuminated in the context of theauthor's thorough research and form the core ofa narrative about a totally contemporary, exciting set of events.Chimera is a classic Nygårdshaug novel with a strong thriller plot and a central issue whichcould become terrifyingly real in an only-too-near future.▶Crime FictionRights sold to: Denmark (Hovedland).▶ BACKLISTThe Horologist (Klokkemakeren), 2009.Mengele Zoo (Mengele Zoo), 1998. Rights sold to: Denmark.The Fredrick Drum-series (Fredrick Drum-serien) Rights sold to: Poland.Gert Nygårdshaug (1966–) is a well-established and critically acclaimed author. Manyof his books, including Mengele Zoo (People's Favorite 2007), Himmelblomstreet and ProstGotvins geometri, have become modern classics. He is also known for his books about theamateur detective and gourmet chef Fredric Drum.45


Chris TvedtOut of the GroundWast Thou TakenAv jord er du kommetThere is a mass grave in Oslo's Riis cemetery.Patients from Gaustad Psychiatric Hospital wereburied there until the mid-1970s. This is the truth.After quite a lot of agitation in the media, thegovernment decided to have the grave opened inorder to establish the facts about those who wereburied there. More than forty skeletons wereunearthed. One of them shouldn't have beenthere… This is not true. But it might have been.Edvard Matre, murder investigator with SeriousCrime Command, has returned to the city ofBergen, his home territory. A young woman hasbeen killed, another is in a comatose state, and the two cases have so many features in commonthat the police begin to fear a serial killer may be at large. Edvard has to find the murdererbefore he kills again. But it's far from easy. The police have nothing solid to go by, nosuspects, motives or clues. It is less than helpful that Edvard is told of results from DNA teststhat it seems that one of the bodies buried in the Riis mass grave is likely to be his mother.As far as Edvard knows, his mother died in a road traffic accident some ten years ago and isburied in a Bergen churchyard. Edvard Matre is used to not knowing who the murderer is.Suddenly he cannot tell who he is himself.Av jord er du kommet is the book of the month in three major book clubs in Norway.▶ Crime Fiction‘…suspense from the first to the last page.’Dagbladet‘The criminal story itself is masterly and thoroughly told. The author should be honoredfor having added to this book a plot and a pattern which break with traditional crimenovels, and which add a burning social engagement.’Kulturspeilet‘Chris Tvedt is one of our most interesting crime fiction writers today.’Bergens Tidende‘The opening scene hits bull’s eye, literally speaking. Tvedt takes the reader to the deep forests ofSouth-Eastern Norway and describes in a masterly way a morning ending in an execution.’BergensavisenChris Tvedt (1954–) is born in Bergen. In addition to law school he has studiedComparative Literature. In 1988 he started practicing as a lawyer, but is now working as afull-time writer.47

▶Crime FictionChris TvedtCircle of DeathDødens sirkelWinner of theRiverton Prize2010!Mikael Brenne is a partner in asuccessful legal firm and his future looks bright. Thenhe is accused of fixing an attack on an innocent womanin order to win a case. He ends up in prison, loses theright to practice as a lawyer and is promptly sacked.Suddenly, he is left without friends, income and future.A former colleague gives him a chance to work on anancient case of double murder. And so Mikael Brenne,who thought his life couldn’t get any worse, discovershow wrong he was. It could get worse – much worse …Rights sold to: Czech Republic (Jota), Denmark (Klim),Germany (Droemer Knaur), The Netherlands (De Geus) andUkraine (Nora-Druk).‘The fifth book in the Mikael Brenne series is a true highlight – so packedwith excitement, surprises and clever twists and turns it is tempting to usethe cliché “unputdownable”.’Bergens Tidende▶ BACKLISTReasonable Doubt (Rimelig tvil), 2005. Rights sold to:Germany, The Netherlands and Poland.Bad Habits (Fare for gjentakelse), 2007. Rights sold to:Germany and Poland.48Grounds for Suspicion (Skjellig grunn til mistanke), 2008.Rights sold to: Germany and poland.The Rat Hunter (Rottejegeren), 2008.Rights sold to: Poland.

Ulrik Imtiaz RolfsenGasGassUlrik Imtiaz Rolfsen the filmmaker is bestknown for Izzat and The Last Joint Venture.His action TV series Taxi was run by NRK(Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) in theautumn of 2011. Here, we meet Javar Jafri fromPakistan, who becomes an unwilling recruit toan investigation into crimes he doesn't want toknow about.In the thriller Gass, we encounter Jafri oncemore. By now he investigates financial crimeand is busy with so called “oil mosquitoes”, smallcompanies with concessions to test drills onthe Norwegian continental shelf. He has a hardtime at home and is jealous of his partner Anne,whom he suspects of having an affair with one of her colleagues. This is why he allowshimself to be tempted into deep water when he receives a mysterious phone call and meetsa diplomatic courier of the lovely female kind.This is Rolfsen's first novel and its level of tension and relevance to the present day is atleast as high as in his films. Javar Jafri is a perfect hero, whom we will surely meet again inmany future novels.▶Crime Fiction‘Great action … fast-paced, funny and crowded withgood and entertaining characters.’DagbladetUlrik Imtiaz Rolfsen (1972–) is a film director. The thrillerIzzat (2005) was his first movie. In 2011 his controversial seriesTaxi was made for television. Gass is his first novel.Photo: Norsk filminstitutt49

▶Crime FictionSigbjørn Mostue and Johnny BrennaOperation HelenaOperasjon HelenaThe killing of a police informer by torpedoesbrings about the collapse of a prestigious heroinoperation being run by Oslo Police Special OperationsSection (SO). The newly-appointed detectiveAxel Th. Munthe and his partner Tobben are leftstranded. Shortly afterwards, fifteen-year-oldCaroline Fredrikke Walters, daughter of a wealthyinvestor, is brutally kidnapped and raped.Instead of picking up the threads of the heroincase, the department’s resources are channelledinto finding the girl before it is too late. The casebrings Axel into contact with the darkest sidesof Norwegian society, where international crimesyndicates are already spreading their tentacles. Itmakes for a tough introduction to the world of human depravity, but there is light in the formof Noor, a woman Axel feels may Ms. Right.50Sigbjørn Mostue (1969–) has a degree in theHistory of Ideas and works full time as a writer.Operasjon Helena is his first novel for adults.Johnny Brenna (1964–) is Crime Editor atthe magazine Alfa. He has previously been aconsultant on crime issues for TV2 and advised theConservative (Høyre) parliamentary group on crimepolicy. He worked in the police force for 20 years,and for 13 of these, he dealt with organised crime.Photo: Tanya Hanzalowa Wibye

Short-stories,poetry, essays

▶ Short-stories, Poetry, EssaysHilde LindsetI Should Have Locked You UpJeg burde ha sperret deg inneA father confronts his son with accusations of abuse. A musicteacher takes a detour with his far too young pupil, anda completely ordinary dwarf holds a strange power over atravelling couple.Hilde Lindset writes concentrated short stories about theseemingly ordinary life, but which is constantly forcedagainst the implicit and metaforical.PoetryStig Beite LøkenThere is Nothing More Life Enhancingthan Being Afraid of the DarkDet finnes ingenting mer livsbejaende enn å væremørkereddThis is a collection of short stories in which the skilfulhandling of language is closely matched to the strangeevents. The short story is used as a vehicle for taking us tosituations and places where life seems very vivid. It couldbe two boys in a swimming pool that has emptied of people for the night. Or the class thatdiscovers moon jellyfish on the forest floor. Or the journalist who moves into a buildingproject that went very wrong.Stig Beite Løken (1983–) lives in Stavanger. He has a Masters degree in comparativeliterature. Det finnes ingenting mer livsbejaende enn å være mørkeredd is his first book.52

Ane FarsethåsFrom Here to RealityHerfra til virkelighetenIn Herfra til virkeligheten Ane Farsethås approaches ageneration of authors and the problems affecting oursociety. The collection is dominated by an overridingdesire to destroy pre-conceptions – because literaturemeans something.Ane Farsethås (1973–) is the permanent literary critic for Dagens Næringsliv. She waselected Literary Critic of the Year in 2004 by the Association of Norwegian Critics and BestCritic in Scandinavia (2004) by the publication Nordic Literature.▶ Short-stories, Poetry, EssaysEssaysKristian S. HæggernesThe Forest Opens LongBefore I Wake UpSkogen åpner lenge før jeg våknerThe funicular track up the Fløyen mountainside startsin the city of Bergen; here, it forms the backbone in acollection of short prose passages.Geographically, the protagonist stays within a quitenarrowly defined area, but his thoughts move all themore freely in time and space. His interest in thehistory of life on Earth clashes with his fear that he willhimself prove unable to add to the history.Kristian S. Hæggernes (1972–) saw his first collection of poetry Tyngde av fallendeskygge published in 2004. The collection Med vinterstemme came out in 2008.53

▶ Short-stories, Poetry, EssaysDragsethBella BluBella BluBella Blu is something as rare as a collection of sci-fipoetry – a voice from the future. In his latest workTerje Dragseth explores a lyrical language that can encompassknowledge about the world from the naturalsciences. Among those who are given the opportunity to speak in Bella Blu are Voice Over 1,Voice Over 2, the Night Messenger & the Geometrical Girl.This is a collection of poetry that breaks through ordinary boundaries.After Terje Dragseth’s (1955–) debut with The Sacrificial Feast (1980), he has publisheda series of books which have confirmed his position as one of Norway's most innovative andincisive poets.Poetry54

Series

▶ SeriesLiv Karin Kirkebøen AlmendingenSunniva's SagaSagaen om SunnivaThe year is 1349. On the Elvestad farm, they are preparing forthe wedding of the young farmer's daughter Sunniva Persdatter,just as the Plague is closing its clammy fist around the countryside.Sunniva must fight for her life. This powerful saga isabout people who are torn from one another, about fates thatare interwoven and about the bonds of love that are forged andbroken.24 books.Trine AngelsenDaughter of the SeaHavets datterCommercial fictionElisabeth gazed over the small, gray tree stumps under themountain while she grasped the worn suitcase in her hand. Shewas sixteen and off to work as a servant on the Dalsrud estate.She had never been away from her childhood home and nowfelt expectation and a sense of freedom. Drama, romance andthe hard life in Lofoten, Norway.30 books.Anne-Lise BogeOriginal SinArvesynd56Young, beautiful Mali comes from a poor family and is "sold"into marriage to a rich farmer boy. The marriage is loveless, andMali suffers. One day a band of gypsies turn up at the farm, andMali meets the wild, handsome Jo. Now she learns what love isall about, but this discovery will have fatal consequences for herwhole life. This series has broken all records in readership andsales figures. Three chapters in English are available.26 books.Rights sold to: Finland, Poland and Sweden.

Anne-Lise BogeMother's HeartMorshjerteThe year is 1928. Maren is the daughter of the merchant ThorvaldBredli. He is a wealthy man, with a lot of influence in thecommunity. Since Maren is the only one who can carry on hislegacy, he expects her to find a husband of equal social standing.One day the indigent boy Trond Lia is given a job in thestorehouse. Maren falls head-over-heels, and the young womanis unaware of the dramatic consequences this relationship willhave in regard to her life.18 books by the end of 2012.▶ SeriesSynnøve EriksenFatal GameØstenfor solTwo families conduct a bitter feud: Simone's people live inLangerud farm in Aker, and Laura's in the neighbouring farm.When Laura's father disappears after losing large areas of forestwhile playing cards in Christiania, the hostility flares up. TheLangerud family won the card game, and hence the forest.Initially, the two young women aren't aware of each other, butas they get to know more, each one feels for the other and hersituation in life. Simone's husband is a brutal, evil character andshe falls in love with Laura's brother, who is a married man.Meanwhile Laura can't stop herself from loving Johannes. Whois her halfbrother ...14 books by the end of 2012.Commercial fictionYvonne FjeldNovember ChildrenNovemberbarnJudianna is an unwanted and neglected child growing up in afanatically religious environment. The only people she can counton, are the two youngest brothers, but they have been sentto work as servants for other families. Her closest friend is theyoung pauper Adam, who has an unnerving ability to see thesouls of the dead around the cemetery, where all the childrenwho died in the cholera epidemic of 1855 are buried. A suspensefulseries with an undercurrent of the supernatural.20 books.57

▶ SeriesAnn-Christin GjersøeLegacyLivsarvenThe story of Livsarven takes place at the venerable Gimle Farmin Vestfold in the 1880s. This is an action-packed and heartwarmingtale, which revolves around the lives and loves of threeyoung women at a time when women were rarely in charge oftheir own destinies.37 books by the end of 2012.Rights sold to: Poland.Commercial fictionMaria GraneSonjaSonjaNorthern Norway, 1954. Sonja is a young woman with a painfulsecret. She comes from a poor fishing family in Vesterålen, andhas enjoyed a happy childhood in the care of her warm andloving parents. She applies for a place at school in Oslo and hasa bright future ahead of her, but at a party something happensthat makes a lasting impression on her. She can't face the moveto Oslo, and instead takes a cleaning job with Gunnar Mortensenin Bodø. He soon turns out to be a slave driver with afondness for beautiful women …6 books.Maria GraneNurse SonjaSøster Sonja58A new, independent sequel to the popular Sonja series.Sonja is now living in Oslo and training to become a nurse.Big city life is tough and she is looking forward to completingher examination so that she is free to travel to the north andstart practicing. While still in the city, she meets Peter, a youngdoctor, and is attracted to him, even though she still dreams ofArne.But, wherever she is, she will keep looking for the child she gaveaway – little Mira.6 books.

Elisabeth HammerSvaneberg EstateMaria av SvanebergThe year is 1807, the place Vestfold. At 19, Maria is still leadinga sheltered life at the aristocratic Svaneberg estate. Her familybelongs to the small, local circle of educated people. Unlike hersister Amanda and her best friend Karen, Maria doesn't dreamabout marriage. But everything changes when she encounters theenigmatic Philip Landegaard, a landowner and widower. He exertsa magic power, which both frightens and attracts her. However, hermother has picked another likely husband for her. Besides, rumourhas it that Philip is already engaged. When her father suddenly fallsill, Maria risks losing everything unless she makes her commonsense control her emotions.14 books by the end of 2012.▶ SeriesElin HaugliJellerødStorgården JellerødIn this heartwarming series from the late 1800s in the countryside of Østfold, we meet the poor prostitute's daughter Thea andthe handsome son of the grand farm of Jellerød, Jostein. WhileThea lives in poverty and distress, her closest neighbors, theJellerøds live in riches. Thea is hounded by the locals because ofher background, but the Jellerøds are good people and turn outto be her salvation in life. Follow Thea's dramatic life searchingfor happiness and love.9 books.Commercial fictionInger Harriet HegstadPurple StonesFiolsteinenOne morning a baby girl is found abandoned on the doorstepat Grønvoll farm. It turns out the baby is of Gypsy blood andhas a deformed foot. At Grønvoll, the girl is taken care of by thespinster Gurine and given the name Hansine. Life in the mid1800s is far from blissful at Grønvoll, but Hansine grows up tobecome a wise and beautiful young woman, and, as it turns out,she appears to have supernatural powers ... Hansine strugglesto fit in with the locals who never quite approve of her, and oneday she vanishes.5924 books.Rights sold to: Poland.

▶SeriesFrid IngulstadWind of ChangeSønnavindThe author takes us to the factories and houses along the riverAkerselva in Oslo, 1905. Elise and her little sister work at oneof the factories. Their mother is ill and their father an alcoholic.Elise must take responsibility for her family. The radical changesoccurring at the turn of the century, and the fate of the commonpeople are brought sharply into focus in this successful saga.56 books by the end of 2012.Rights sold to: Poland.Frid IngulstadIngebjørg OlavsdatterIngebjørg OlavsdatterCommercial fictionBy 1352, the Black Death has killed two-thirds of the Norwegianpopulation. A young girl, Ingebjørg Olavsdatter losther father. Ingebjørg is young, strong and beautiful, but as anunmarried woman she has little to say regarding her own future.A gripping tale from the Middle Ages; a personal and politicaldrama.45 books.Rights sold to: Poland.Frid IngulstadThe Cross of FireIldkorsetSouth Norway 1647. Seventeen-year old Marine lives in fear ofher stepfather who abuses her. When she falls pregnant, she isseized by panic. A relationship such as theirs carries the deathpenalty. Can she escape the shame and punishment, or will shebe sentenced to death even though she is innocent?We follow Marine's dramatic fight – and flight – for freedom.6012 books.

Ingelill Kruse JensenThe Kruse SagaKrusesagaenCopenhagen, 1648. One foggy winter morning a closed carriagerolls onto the quayside. Hidden inside are two women:the king's mistress and their daughter. Christian IV is dead andyoung Elisabeth and her mother, Vibeke Kruse, must escape adangerous rival. The ship that will take them to safety is waitingin the harbor. But before they reach the open sea, another shipappears on the horizon. They're being followed.10 books.▶SeriesDag Ove JohansenThe Shaman's RealmSjamanens rikeThis series takes us to Finmark in Arctic Norway and the remoteareas of Alaska in the 1890s. A young reindeer herdsmanis one of the first people to travel to Alaska to teach the Eskimoshow to herd reindeer. His girlfriend, left back home on theArctic plains of Finnmark, has to pursue her own future. Strongcharacters, impressive nature and magical powers.Book no. 1 available in English.12 books.Commercial fictionElin Brend JohansenAlvestadAlvestadLove and desire, betrayals and mysteries, poverty and the harsheveryday grind are all components of Elin Brend Johansen'snew suite of novels set at the end of the 19th century.For many years, Ingrid Alvestad lived peacefully as a member ofthe upper class in Christiania, but one day, a telegram shattersthe calm. Her father has died and Ingrid has inherited a largeestate in ancient province of Romerike. Soon, Ingrid is forced tochoose between duty and longing, between her responsibilitiesand her dreams. The estate, where past sins still lurk, does notwelcome her.6116 books by the end of 2012.

▶ SeriesElin Brend JohansenSunnivaFarlige krefterIn Farlige krefter, an historical series set in Ringerike in the1600s, we meet the young and passionate heiress to Svanemyrmanor, Sunniva. She is blissfully ignorant of the extent of hersupernatural powers, but will soon enough experience that herpowers will have fatal consequences. In this dramatic series wefollow Sunniva's struggle to survive in a time when women withsupernatural powers were burned at the stake.21 books.Commercial fictionJorunn JohansenWater FallFossefallPassion and Mystery at Finnskogen!Fossefall is set in Finnskogen, an enormous forested area thatstretches along both sides of the Norwegian-Swedish border.Finnish immigrants settled there in the 16th and 17th centuries,and the culture is rich with myths and sagas. Amalie, a farmer'sdaughter, has fallen in love with a Finnish man named Mitti.Her parents have other plans for her. They have already decidedthat she will marry the town's sheriff.49 books by the end of 2012.Rights sold to: Poland.Else Berit KristiansenIn War and LoveI krig og kjærlighet62This story is set during the Second World War. From an earlyage, Kristin has looked after her home and siblings, and has notbeen particularly concerned with what is going on in Europetowards the end of the 1930s. She just dreams about marryingJan and living happily together. But soon the war casts itsshadow over her world, and she is forced to make a choice thatwill influence the course of her life.35 books by the end of 2012.

Renate JosefsenStina SagaStina SagaBallangen, 1685. Stina is one of the many who has to slave in thecopper mine under the evil boss Bal. But she counts herself aslucky, because, unlike her father, she doesn’t have to spend allday in the deep, dark mine shafts. Now he has fallen ill – seriouslyill. In order to help him, Stina turns to forbidden means. Ifexposed, she will be destroyed. But she is willing to risk everythingto save her small family.An impoverished region – a merciless ruler – a young womanwith resources no one had expected. Stina Saga is an unforgettableacquaintance!6 books by the end of 2012.▶ SeriesTrude Brænne LarssenThe Pauper ChildrenLegdebarnaThe year is 1869. Karoline, the eldest of five siblings, lives ona little fishing station, about a day's journey from Bodø. Herfather is a fisherman and her mother struggles to fulfill herduties as a housemaid for the landowner, while taking care ofher husband and children. One day tragedy strikes and thefamily is left with nothing.15 books.Commercial fictionTrude Brænne LarssenWhite FrostRimfrostThe sorceress Rime is guarding a much soughtafter secret. Asa result she is afraid to fall in love. Only Bork, a farmer's son,succeeds in wearing down her defences. This strong, silent manmakes an impression on her, and against her will she is drawn tohim. However, Rime has mighty enemies who are aware of hersecret and want a share of it. She is not safe anywhere …14 books.63

▶ SeriesTrude Brænne LarssenEyes of the WolfUlveøyneThis Viking saga is set in a period of time when superstitionwas stronger than religion, when tempers ran high and conflictswere solved by the sword. When the little slave-girl is born,people are shocked at her appearance: raven-black hair andice-grey, luminous eyes. Word has it her father must have beena wolf, and so she is given the name Ulva. Refusing a life ofslavery, Ulva runs away and tries to survive on her own.26 books.Vera LarsenSins of the FathersSorgenfriCommercial fictionIn Sorgenfri we meet Karen and Eli, two sisters growing upon the poor farm Silderplassen at the end of the 19th century.Karen is big sister, calm and reliable. Eli is Karen's completeopposite. When Eli is fifteen years old, she seduces the localminister's son; hardly anything or anyone can stop her. But astimes passes, things go terribly wrong …9 books.Merete LienThe Rose GardenRosehagenIn 1881, ten-year-old Emily and her mother set out on a voyage.The ship goes down. Emily survives but loses her memory.Twelve years later she discovers a letter that reveals the fact thather life has been founded on a web of lies fabricated by her ownmother. A series in which tension, intrigues and hidden pastsmingle.6445 books by the end of 2012.Rights sold to: Poland.

Merete LienDescendants of the StormBarn av stormenAgnete is the daughter of a harbor pilot and lives on an islandwith a fierce and beautiful nature. The story begins when shefalls in love and faces a difficult choice between two men.Agnete and those close to her must fight against inner and outerenemies, as well as the ferocious forces of nature on the islandthat faces the wild ocean. This is a touching love story that alsopaints a picture of the daily lives near the end of the 1700s.36 books.▶ SeriesRights sold to: Poland.Sigrid LundeThe MidwifeJordmorenAs a newly qualified midwife Astri moves to a small communityin Western Norway in the 1920s. Work as a district midwifecan be both lonely and dangerous, but Astri is pursuing a longtime dream. Although the locals are welcoming and seem eagerto meet her, she senses their apprehension. She settles in – andfaces the challenges of a district midwife. Astri's story is a momentousdrama of love and betrayal, life and death.66 books.Rights sold to: Poland.Commercial fictionAnne Marie MeyerKristin of GilstadOdelsjentaThis series is set in the mountain village of Aurdal in Valdres inthe late 1800s. Kristin is the rightful heiress of the grand farmGilstad and expected to marry a man of her father's choice.Kristin is horrified when she finds out which man her father haschosen for her, but has no saying in the matter. The marriagewill assure the future of Gilstad and bury her father's dark secretsfrom the past ... But Kristin's heart belongs to someone herfather never, ever will accept into the Gilstad family.37 books by the end of 2012.65Rights sold to: Poland.

▶ SeriesJane MysenFlame DanceFlammedansThe year is 1880. A band of gypsies roams through Lillehammerand the surrounding countryside. We follow their lives,full of drama, excitement and passion, through towns and deepforests. Anna is a young gypsy girl travelling with a large groupof migrants. Her engagement to Nikolai is celebrated one brightsummer night. But before they are married, a murder is committedin the camp. Nikolai is forced to flee and Anna is left tofend for herself.50 books by the end of 2012.Rights sold to: Poland.Jane MysenGod's ChosenUtvalgt av gudeneCommercial fictionJust as Amund begins to speak the child's name, the prophetesssuddenly interrupts. She lifts her arms toward the sky and theglass pearls in her staff flash in her hands. With breath-takingpower she cries out: "The girl child is chosen by the gods – andthe gods say she shall be named Gyda. Odin himself, who reignsover Valhall, is her protector, and no one shall harm her." Thesecond child must be sacrificed, or the wrath of the gods willstrike Jotungard …30 books.Rights sold to: Poland.Jane MysenChildren Under the MoonBarn under månen66Maren Gregersen is planning a future in her father's law practicein the most fashionable area of Kristiania. She is nineteenyears old and just graduated from secondary school. However,the stunningly beautiful, dark-eyed woman is sent by her fatherto Lunner in Hadeland to learn how to run a household. Shearrives in her own automobile with a manner and fashion therobust farmers have never seen. She takes the little communityby storm. A group of rowdy workers from Sweden have justarrived, the leader of which is Gunther, a passionate and sensualman, able to charm every woman he meets.15 books.

Christin Grilstad PrøisThe Chains of LifeLivets lenkerThe year is 1856. At Heimsett farm, 18-year-old Elen is growingup. Even if the family lives in poverty, Elen is happy. But oneday, a great tragedy is revealed. Her father has incurred hugedebts. Unexpectedly, the doctor in the village offers to save thefamily farm from being sold at auction. His one request is thatElen accepts to be his bride …19 books by the end of 2012.▶ SeriesChristin Grilstad PrøisCorneliaCorneliaIn 1878, the sisters Cornelia and Rakel move to Christiania(now Oslo) to work for a famous architect and his wife. ButCornelia's life as a servant is very different from what she hadimagined. The master of the house lives a debauched life amongChristiania's artists and he takes a fancy to Cornelia. She becomesembroiled in a drama that will haunt her for the rest of her life.14 books.Commercial fictionEllinor RafaelsenAnna's FateAnnas skjebneIt is the year 1900, and on a cold winter's day in Hallingdal, fouryear-oldAnna Johnsen is taken away by child care authorities. She isplaced with Helga and Nils Bergmoen, a deeply religious couple whotake saving little Anna from the sinful life in Ura as their calling.“I want to stay with you,” whispered Anna in a low, trembling voice.“Not now, sweetheart.” Her mother had started to cry. “I willcome for you. I promise,” she whispered and dried her own tearsbefore reaching out her hand to stroke Anna's damp cheek. “It'sjust that I didn't want to go away before I'd seen you and saidgoodbye, but I will write to you … and I will come back.”6716 books by the end of 2012.

▶ SeriesEllinor RafaelsenPolar NightsPolarnetterIn the beginning of the 1900s, Tora follows her heart fromTromsø to Svalbard. But no loving reception awaits her. Lifeon the male-dominated and barren island is more than justfull moons and midnight suns. It is a fight against intrigues,jealousies and nature itself. It is a world that Tora will neverfully understand.18 books.Ellinor RafaelsenGunnhild's ChoiceFarsarvenCommercial fictionIn this historical series set in Hallingdal, Norway, in the late1800s we get to know the life of Gunnhild Johnsen and her fivechildren after her husband follows his dream and sets off toAmerica to find gold. All he leaves Gunnhild is a letter with apromise to return ... one day. Gunnhild struggles to provide forher family after her husband abandons them in poverty, and indespair she decides to put the children into foster care and seekwork outside the small village in Hallingdal. Will Gunnhild'shusband return from America as a wealthy man? And will hisfamily be there to welcome him back?18 books.Rights sold to: Poland.Ellinor RafaelsenJulianneAmulettens kraft68Julianne starts out in the early 1900s in the small town of Vardøin Northern Norway. It is rumoured that Julianne, a 16 year oldfisherman’s daughter is pregnant with the Russian sea captainMikhail’s child and her family is furious with her. She is scaredand desperate and left with no other choice but to flee withMikhail to Russia – a country on the brink of revolution. In thiseventful and dramatic series we follow Julianne and her descendantsin a life filled with love, hate, sorrows and joy.20 books.Rights sold to: Poland.

Ellinor RafaelsenAliciaHittebarnet AliciaIn Hittebarnet Alicia we follow the life of the foundling Aliciaon the small island of Bømlo in the middle of the 1800s. She hasarrived by boat from the Shetland Islands as the sole survivor ina shipwreck off the coast of Western Norway. Alicia struggles tofind her place with a fisherman's family who takes her in. Sheis a lonely child who soon finds out that life can be cruel … butthat love will find its way.15 books.▶ SeriesEllinor RafaelsenNorthern LightsNordlysets døtreBeautiful and adventurous Kaja grows up on a small farm nearthe village of Mo in Northern Norway. She has a family who lovesher and everything she needs in life, but she dreams of a lifebeyond the farm. She wants more than a husband and a family,and when the new ironworks are established in Mo in 1912, sheseizes the opportunity to follow her dream … She gets a job atthe factory, she meets new and exciting people, but too soon shegets so much more than she bargained for …12 books.Commercial fictionAnne Sofie RønningFall From A Great HeightVera BangFRIENDSHIP – LOVE – EXCITEMENTWhat happens to a person when the surface cracks open? VeraBang is 53, and feels that, as far as she is concerned, life is over.She has been cheated and betrayed after almost 30 years of marriage– but is she broken? Or can her reactions be summarisedin one word: humiliation? She is used to have it all: career, ahouse in the smartest of West End streets, grown-up children,who have already flown the nest – and now with an unfaithfulhusband thrown in. Against her will, she has to go to an unfamiliarlandscape, to an area by Lake Mjøsa, and here she beginsto work out the outlines of her new life. Because there's somethingspecial about Vera Bang. Something she can't control …6 books.69

▶ SeriesBerit Elisabeth SandvikenStorm-force WindsStormvinderStormvinder is the story of a family from Lom and Eidsvoll, set between1832 and 1880. Embjørg is 20 years old when her father dies ina mysterious incident. Jomar, her fiancé, supports her throughout hermourning, but Embjørg's world falls apart when he abandons her infavour of her younger sister. One stormy night she tries to kill herself,but is saved by a stranger, a young man who says his name is Mikkel.She doesn't realise that he is not whom he pretends to be.Past and present are woven together, love is put to the test and darkshadows threaten the happiness of the young.12 books.Commercial fictionBerit SandvikenThe Timber GirlLass-jentaA magical series from the 1800s. Barbra is 16 years old whenshe runs away from her home in Julsruddalen, taking with hera dangerous secret. Barbra dreams of being a "timber girl", workingto transport timber to Christiania (now Oslo). But a younggirl on her own, travelling desolate country roads and staying indisreputable inns is tempting prey.34 books.Rights sold to: Poland.Eva J. StensrudThe Guldberg SagaStorgårdsfolkJohanna is the eldest daughter of the country policeman in thefarm district of Hedmark. When her father dies in an accidentalgunshot incident, Johanna – a young girl at the end of the 18thcentury – must take responsibility for the farm and the policework. She feels confident that she will manage. However, whenit comes to love … things are not as simple.70An abridged English version of book no. 1 is available.55 books by the end of 2012.Rights sold to: Poland.

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▶ July 22ND, 2011Non-FictionFrom Hatred To LoveThe events that changed Norway22.07.11On Friday July 22nd, attacks were made on thegovernment executive quarter in Oslo and the islandUtøya in the Tyri Fjord. 77 people were killedand many more injured. They were mournedby families and friends who had lost those theyheld very dear – and by an entire grief-strickennation.For this book new, unique images, all taken between 22 and 25 July, have been collectedfrom the press, photographic agencies and from private individuals. Together with the textsof the public speeches, news reports and many of the messages exchanged on social media,they tell a historical narrative that from now on will be imprinted on the nation of Norway.A huge and important collective effort laid the foundations for this memorial volume andthe profits on the sale will, in their entirety, be donated to the 22 July Trust.22 07 11 is a book compiled from the recent past for the sake of the future.72

Øyvind StrømmenRight Wing ExtremismDet mørke nettetIn the wake of July 22nd, Øyvind Strømmen isone of the very few able to give us badly neededknowledge about the background of the terribletragedy that unfolded in Oslo and on Utøya. Inthe book Det mørke nettet Strømmen argues thatthe attitudes and the hatred made obvious to allon July 22nd are in no way unique. It can be tracedback in time, both to the Norwegian past andto right-wing extremist parties and movementsall across Europe.Strømmen gives an account of the ideologicalpositions which served as points of departurefor what became terrorist action. He stresses inparticular the so-called counter-Jihadism, internetradicalization and movements parallel to Islamism. One of the crucial issues for activistswithin this sphere is the fear that groups within Europe's immigrant communities are infact agents ready to carry out a much grander, more invasive plan: a future Eurabia, wherenon-western settlers are in the majority in Europe, and gradually attempt to replace westerncivilization and culture with conformity to Muslim doctrine and lack of freedom.Using a selection of concrete examples, Strømmen creates a complex but clearly drawnimage of anti-islamic Europe – from the author Oriana Fallaci to extremist parties on theright such as Vlaams Belang and Front National, and on to the bloggers interacting in thecontext of the Vienna school, with the Norwegian Fjordman as one of the most distinctivevoices. The author also provides an overview of the history of terrorist actions by right-wingextremists during the last few decades.‘This has got to be the most important book of the year.’DagsavisenNon-Fiction▶July 22ND, 2011‘Øyvind Strømmen was awarded "Freelancer of the year" this fall for his journalism onright wing extremists and islamofobic blogs on the internet. It is well-deserved. And withthis book he has made a strong contribution to the discussions the Norwegian socitety willgo through post July 22nd.’NRK‘Strømmen definitely is the right man to explain the history of right wing extremists.’Dagens NæringslivRights sold to: France (Actes Sud).Øyvind Strømmen (1980–) has for many years been followingthe internet exchanges between those who carry on the debate onthe extreme right. He is one of the few able to give us badly neededknowledge about this world in the wake of July 22nd, 2011.Photo: Thor Brødreskift73

▶ July 22ND, 2011Non-FictionAdrian Pracon and Erik Møller SolheimThe Heart Against The StoneThe story of a survivor from UtøyaHjertet mot steinenOn July 22nd 2011, Adrian Pracon (21), a Norwegian-Poleand member of Labour Youth, foundhimself face-to-face with Anders Behring Breivikon Utøya. Pracon begs for his life, but knows deepin his heart that he will die. For a couple of slowseconds he waits for the shot that is to end his life.But the mass murderer lowers his weapon, turns andwalks away.We will probably never learn why Adrian was allowedto live, while so many others were mercilesslydenied. But we realise how fateful this momentwas: the encounter between someone who had justdecided to take active part in society, and anotherwho had devoted ten years of his life to plan a brutal attack on it.This is Adrian's unambiguous message from his hospital bed: no act of terror, howeverbrutal, is going to weaken his commitment. By telling his story, Pracon wants to make thiscommitment of his widely known and to honour his friends, who died because they passionatelyshared it.74Adrian Pracon (1989–) is the regional secretary in AUF(Labour Youth) Telemark. He encountered Breivik threetimes on Utøya, but survived.Erik Møller Solheim (1979–) is a journalist and author.His book En stemme for Obama (2009) describes hisgrassroots experiences during Barack Obamas presidentialcampaign. He also writes for the business paper DagensNæringsliv.Photo: Fredrik Arff

Stian BromarkEven When The Sun Won’t ShineThe terrorist attack on Norway 22/7Selv om sola ikke skinnerThe young people on Utøya emerge from their tentsbefore half past seven to join the morning exercises.The rain has made some of them sleep badly, whileothers have been arguing about politics and loveall through the best part of the night. Many lookforward to meeting Gro Harlem Brundtland, who isdue to arrive in just a few hours.▶ July 22ND, 2011At the same time, daily life in Oslo starts. TheDagsavisen journalist Mona Larsen switches on hercomputer and picks up a cup of coffee in time forthe last morning meeting of her working week. Asusual, Mohammed steals a moment for a cigaretteoutside his shop, before bending to get hold of the shutters and pull them up.Over in Oslo west, Anders Behring Breivik wakes up in his mother's home. He eats breakfastand then prepares for the tasks of his day.Selv om sola ikke skinner is a literary reportage of the darkest day in our lifetime. The book followstwo parallel storylines, staying on the heels of the perpetrator and also following the youngpeople on Utøya. Through watching the man who will kill and the victims who will be killed,the author pursues the narrative of events from early morning in Oslo to dark evening in theTyri fjord.Non-FictionThe journalist, book reviewer and author Stian Bromark is the man behind this literaryreportage in book format. Bromark was himself a Labour Youth member once.Stian Bromark (1972–) is the author of several books.He is the Chief Book Reviewer for Dagbladet and alsowrites for the news magazine Ny Tid.Photo: Fredrik Arff75

▶ July 22ND, 2011Anders Ravik JupskåsExtreme EuropeEkstreme EuropaWhat do Norway’s Progress Party, the SwedishDemocrats, the True Finns and the Danish People’sParty have in common? They were all recipients ofthe terrorist manifesto of July 22nd. The perpetratorhad connections in right-wing extremist organisations,but also in the more normal environmentof European party politics. This is the main themein Ekstreme Europa where Anders Ravik Jupskåspresents a coherent account of contemporary rightwingradicalism and extremism in Europe.Non-Fiction76Anders Ravik Jupskås (1983–) graduated fromthe Department of Political Science at the University ofOslo and is working on his doctoral thesis on right-wingextremist and populist parties in Scandinavia. In the daysthat followed July 22nd, Jupskås attracted notice as anoutspoken and knowledgeable expert commentator in themedia.Photo: Tron Trondal, UiO

Carl Emil VogtFridtjof NansenThe Man and His TimesFridtjof NansenIn this biography of Fridtjof Nansen, the man isportrayed not as a superman, but as a believablehuman being. He was selfish and restless, a poorfather and husband, exceptionally egocentricand a typical know-all.However, Nansen was also gripped by a powerfulurge to be an active citizen. His role inNorwegian political life grew critical during thesuccession from the union with Sweden in 1905.He also displayed considerable international andhumanitarian engagement over plans to dealwith refugees, prisoners of war and victims ofstarvation. And – of course – he was a courageousleader of expeditions into the Arctic region.The First World War was the turning point in Nansen's life. His background in Polar travelformed the basis for his humanist engagement. In other words, the book turns on its headthe dramatic script that underlies the arguments of all previous Nansen biographies.Rights sold to: Estonia (Tänapäev).BiographyNon-Fiction▶Carl Emil Vogt (1974–) is a historian and writer. Hisdoctoral thesis focused on Nansen's humanitarian work.He has written about Nansen in a previous book calledNansens kamp (2007).Photo: Ida Antonia Tank Bronken 201177

▶BiographyTor Bomann-LarsenRoald AmundsenRoald Amundsen”Exploits in the polar regions must be judged in the light of thesubject's former life,” wrote Roald Amundsen in his memoirs.Roald Amundsen (1872–1928) became one of Norway'sgreatest national heroes. He sought out the earth's best-keptsecrets, but as he opened up undiscovered areas of the globe,he shielded his own life from outside scrutiny. Innumerablemaps can show us where the polar explorer went. But what ofthe other outstanding and unanswered question about him:who was Roald Amundsen? No one knows the character ofan island or a continent before he goes ashore. In this wideranging and imaginative biography, Tor Bomann-Larsen retrieves, out of the mists of oblivionand the obscurity of myth, the legendary but hitherto undiscovered land of Roald Amundsen.Tor Bomann-Larsen's biography of the celebrated Roald Amundsen throws new light on theman, in part by building on several previously unused and largely unknown sources.Non-Fiction‘Tor Bomann-Larsen's book will remain standing as great biographicalart. I can rarely remember having read a biography in which the humanenigma itself to such an extent is being thrown into relief.’Erik Fosnes Hansen, Nordisk litteratur 1996‘This year's Amundsen biography by Tor Bomann-Larsen has little incommon with previous arctic books. In fact, it makes nearly all previousvariants look withered and pathetic.’Dagbladet‘It is OUTSTANDING. What more can I say?’Roland Huntford, CambridgeRights sold to: Germany (Marebuch), Russia (Molodaja Gvardiya) and United Kingdom (Sutton - TheHistory Press).Tor Bomann-Larsen (1951–) is one of Norway's leadingbiographers. He writes with a rare elegance and with greatscope and insight. He has published a number of books indifferent genres. In 2004 he received the Brage Prize for hisbook Folket.78

Siren HenschienRagnhild's Story«Hun ville jo ikke dø»Last summer, Ragnhild Embla Helsengreen diedof an overdose. She was only 15 years old. Thismade her one of the youngest ever victims of anoverdose.The whole country gasped, whispering the question:How could this have happened? Ragnhildwas not only running away from a care home foryoung people – she was also running away fromher family background and from her whole life.Through talking with her friends and family, withpolice and care staff, Siren Henschien is able to tellus the story of Ragnhild. Her book about Ragnhilddeals above all with how we, the adults, failedwhen a terrified 15-year-old needed us the most.▶BiographyNon-FictionSiren Henschien (1970–) is a journalist and a programpresenter on TV2.Photo: Espen Heia79

▶ AutobiographyNon-FictionArnhild LauvengA Road Back fromSchizophreniaI morgen var jeg alltid en løveArnhild Lauveng spent ten years in securewards suffering from schizophrenia. She wasdeeply psychotic, self-destructive and brokeglasses and plates to cut herself with the shards.In this book, the author takes the reader intoa world of voices and hallucinations, whereshe is chased by hordes of rats and packs ofwolves with slavering jaws snap at her heels. Welearn to understand that these illusions havetheir own logic and how they can be interpreted– and the author’s interpretations are likesolutions to small crime mysteries.This is the powerful story of her journey back to reality, assisted by a mother who refused togive up hope, a victory that only a handful believe is possible and that sadly is seldom achieved.Rights sold to: Denmark (Akademisk Forlag), Finland (Therapeia Foundation), Germany (BTB), Iceland(Opna), Lithuania (Baltos Lankos), The Netherlands (Archipel), Poland (Smak Slowa/SopockaAgencja Wydawnicza), Russia (Bakhrakh-M), Spain, Sweden (Sivart) and USA (Skyhorse Publishing).▶ BACKLISTUseless as a Rose (Unyttig som en rose), 2006.Rights sold to: Denmark, Germany, Poland, Russia and Sweden.‘Arnhild Lauveng is a brilliant mediator of psychiatry’sproblems, both as a specialist and a person.’Dagens Næringsliv80Arnhild Lauveng (1972–) works as a clinical psychologist.She received the Award for the Promotion of Free Speechwithin the Psychiatric Health Care Profession in 2004. In 2007she received the NPF (Norwegian Association of Psychologists)Åsa Gruda Skar’s Prize for Popularizing Pschychology. Andin 2008 she was awarded the Schizophrenia Prize and theFoundation for Freedom of Speech’s Award of Honor.

Berit Riise and Martine AurdalJust a MumBare en mammaBerit Riise has given the concept Soccer Mumnew meaning. She didn't content herself withdriving the kids to practice sessions, cheeringfrom the side-lines and coming along for matchesaway. No, she moved in and took completecontrol of her sons' careers. She has made herway in the male-dominated world of Norwegianfootball and became the first female footballagent in the Nordic countries.The Riise family has been chased by the media,followed to Monaco and England, watchedthroughout bitter defeats and proud victories,both on and off football grounds. We haveknown much less about what happened beforethe two Riise boys became successful players. Now their mother tells it all in this book – thestory of a violent father and husband, and how you survive ten years of being the victim ofaggression. If it doesn't kill you, she says, it makes you stronger.Non-Fiction▶MemoiresBerit Riise (1960–) is a trained nurse and the mother of four children.Two of them are among the most successful football players in Norway.For several years Berit Riise worked as their agent.Photo: Fredrik ArffMartine Aurdal (1978–) is a journalist, who has studied at theUniversity of Oslo. 81

▶MemoiresIngrid Marie TreborgGood GirlA Sexual BiographyFlink pikeThe 29-year-old author of the blog goodgirls.org[flinkepiker.org], which was about the sex lives ofthree girls in their early 20s, has now decided topen her own sexual biography.By writing openly on sex, shame and self-belief,readers who have reached 29 will recognise themselves– and 19-year-olds will be able to observethemselves at a distance. With its honest accountsof how sex, friendship and self-confidence can beconnected, one of Norway's many good girls triesto get her head around being grown-up. No secretshere – that's guaranteed.Non-Fiction82Ingrid Marie Treborg (1982 –) lives in a tiny apartment inOslo, Norway with her fiancé Oddgeir. She is a journalist, weighs72 kilos (oh well, maybe slightly more…), and dreams aboutbecoming 170 cm tall. This is her debut novel.

Simen EkernRomeNew Fascists, Red Terroristsand the Dream of theDolce VitaRomaWinner of theBrage Prize2011Best non-fiction▶ReportageRome is not only rich in ancient history, but also amodern metropolis with a present and recent pastwhich is by turns bloody, chaotic and seductive.The author Simen Ekern brings his readers alongon a tour at breakneck speed through the streetsof Rome, from the post-war years to the presentday. We wander along the backstreet where thebody of the murdered politician Aldo Moro wasfound in the boot of a Renault 4. We have a cupof coffee with a man who bitterly regrets that hejoined the Red Brigade and meet the woman withMussolini earrings.The book is interested in particular in the militant movements on the extreme left and alsoin the fascism that never quite disappeared. Roma is a different kind of narrative about avery special city.‘A well-written reminder that Rome is also a modern city, so much more than justhistorical buildings and sites.’FædrelandsvennenNon-Fiction‘Entertaining and enlightening of the bloody chapters of Rome's history.’Aftenposten‘Reality tops fiction in Simen Ekerns book ... Entertaining and frightening about Rome'sdark years.’Dagbladet‘Excellent work. Well-written and with a great eye on details and symbols. Simen Ekernknows how to write, and is obviously acquainted with the Rome he intends to portray.’Dagens Næringsliv‘Read this book.’MorgenbladetSimen Ekern (1975–) is a columnist and journalist working forDagbladet and one of Norway's most prominent experts on Italy.His first book, Berlusconis Italia, was published in 2006. 83Photo: Nina Ruud

▶DebateFrank ErtesvågBulliedThe World of Aya SofieUtstøttA vulnerable college pupil hides during the breaks,even inside rubbish bins. She wants nothing exceptto escape being bullied – pushed in front of theschool bus, ignored, picked on. No one intervenesto help her, the school turns its back on her. Theauthorities don't want to know about bullyingwithin their non-bullying organisation.Non-FictionOver the last decade, Frank Ertesvåg has writtensome 100 articles about bullying in the popularnewspaper VG. Now, in this book, he describeswith great directness how life appears to a victimof bullying who has endured it from childhood,through the sensitive teens and until today, whenshe is a young adult. Observing her story from Aya Sofie's point of view, the book offersthoughts on why some become bullies, other supporters or passive bystanders – and whathappens to the young victim of the torment.Frank Ertesvåg (1965–) is a journalist at the newspaperVerdens Gang.84

Henrik SyseSomething To Believe InA Philosopher’s Thoughts aboutFaith in Our TimeNoe å tro på▶DebateMany are searching for something to believein and contemporary society lets us pick andchoose: Christianity, Buddhism – even angels.Other options include the conviction that thereis no room for religious beliefs today.Henrik Syse wants to tidy up and sort thearguments in this contrarian world, opening thedoor for the reader to join an open conversationabout faith. Syse's own opinion is that faith givesmeaning to life and fills an important space inmodern society; an anchor during periods ofpowerful currents and rapid change. An awarerelationship to our own traditional beliefs will also help us understand the faiths and convictionsof others.Non-FictionHenrik Syse (1966–) is a philosopher who has focus onethics. He is the senior researcher at the Institute for PeaceStudies (PRIO) and a sought-after speaker.Photo: Jon Terje Hellgren Hansen85

▶ BiographyNon-FictionAnne Synnøve SimensenThe Woman Behindthe Nobel Peace PrizeThe Story of Bertha von Suttnerand Alfred NobelKvinnen bak fredsprisenThe Nobel Peace Prize is regarded as the world’smost prestigious award. Most of us know thatAlfred Nobel was the establisher, but few know thestory about the woman who encouraged and inspiredhim. Bertha von Suttner was a leading figure inthe peace movement of the 1800s, while Nobel earneda fortune through his invention of dynamite. Asa result of their meeting and long friendship, Nobelincluded the provisions for the prize in his will. Thisis an exciting, gripping and informative book thatsheds new light on the Peace Prize. A book in whichthe woman behind the award finally gets the recognition she deserves.Anne Synnøve Simensen (1968–) is a freelancejournalist. She worked at the Nobel Peace Centre a fewyears ago, where she stumbled upon this story. The Womanbehind the Nobel Peace Prize is her literary debut.86

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▶Cultural HistoryNon-FictionKristin Armstrong OmaThe HorseA Magic Companion from NorwegianAncient HistoryHestenThe author has written a book about the horse,the beautiful and wise animal who has been ahuman companion since times immemorial.Another strand in her account is the archaeologistwho interprets ancient communities and introducesus into another world of ideas and beliefs,alien myths and practices.Throughout known time, horses have played important roles in everyday life. They have beenhunted and eaten, and used for transport in both war and peace time. Man and horse haveexisted side by side in a working relationship, but in addition the horse has been importantas a symbol. Horse images have been found carved on rocks and incorporated into jewellery,belts and other craft objects. The horse is also part of old literary sources, and has had importantritual functions as a symbol of both fertility and death. Magical qualities were ascribed tothis animal, which was thought able to cross the boundary between life and death.The book is richly illustrated and communicates the magic and beauty of the horse.88Kristin Armstrong Oma (1974–) is an archaeologistand a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oslo. Thehorse is the focus for her archaeological study of the wayour ancestors lived and thought; following this lead takesyou back through strange myths and rituals.Photo: Rafal Ziolkowski

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▶ Cultural HistoryNon-FictionKirsti JaregThe Western Isles – TheHebrides, The OrkneysAnd ShetlandØyene i vest – Hebridene,Orknøyene og ShetlandThese people have something in common: Felix Mendelssohn,Jules Verne, Erik Bloodaxe, Queen Victoria,Sir Walter Scott, George Orwell, JRR Tolkien, Lars vonTrier and Stanley Kubrick. What they share is that allhave allowed themselves to become beguiled and inspiredby the Hebridean, Orkney and Shetland islands.The islands were part of Norway for several hundredyears. Jareg's book takes us on a journey through the cultural history of the previous Norwegiancolonies. There is a short road linking their dramatic, bloody past to their modern,dynamic present. This book is a guide as well as a stimulus which will engage all travellers tothe beautiful archipelagos of the Atlantic and the North Sea.The author's knowledge of her territory is profound and she has also a talent for movingwith ease through different times and places. She is observant, historically accurate, andwrites with a literary skill and a happy combination of humour, wonder and curiosity.90Kirsti Jareg (1966–) grew up in Norway, Scotland,Sweden and Botswana. She is a psychologist whohas taken additional courses in social anthropologyand literary non-fiction writing. Her book Tolk ogtolkebruker – to sider av samme sak came out in 2006.She has also written several essays on the Scottishislands for newspapers, magazine and professional journals.Photo: Marte Eyde Kjuus

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▶ Nature and OutdoorsNon-FictionLars Monsen and Pål Espen KilstadWilderness QuizVillmarksquizIn tents and cabins, round the camp firesor simply back at home, a quiz is a greatway to pass the time, fun as well as useful.In this book, the authors have collectedquestions and answers which add up toimportant knowledge for all who enjoywild nature. Mostly, these facts are goodto know for the majority of us, but theemphasis is on basic awareness of informationthat would be invaluable whenout hiking.The book is divided into 25 categories,which are sorted according to the maintheme and sub-divided into sections.Lars Monsen is famous for getting a fire going with only one match, so it goes without sayingthat Laying a Fire is the first category. Questions follow about subjects like setting up acamp, clothing, equipment, food, transport etc. Skills such as direction finding, driving withdogs, hunting and fishing are given plenty of space, as have technical issues like survival,First Aid, safety and weather. Now and then general knowledge tests turn up, with questionsabout geography and biology, notably showing a great deal of interest in identifying speciesof animals, birds and fish.Rights sold to: Finland (Nemo).Lars Monsen (1963–) spent most of his childhood in the forestsoutside of Oslo and in the mountains of Nordland. After college, heworked for two years as a teacher before quitting to become a full-timewilderness trekker. Since then he has covered thousands of kilometersof the most desolate wilderness on the planet. He has written 15 booksand has held a series of lectures for clubs and businesses.Photo: Lars Monsen92Pål Espen Kilstad (1969–) regards hunting, fishing, hillwalking and camping in the wildsas his main interests. He trained as a journalist at the University of Queensland, Australiaand worked for several years for NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) as a journalist and programpresenter. Kilstad is also a trained officer as well as an almost fully qualified cook. He haspublished 4 books so far and contributed to anthologies and similar publications.

Aleksander GammeThe Book of ExpeditionsEkspedisjonsbokaThe big adventure is a great dream for many whoare unsure about how to begin planning for it. Andeveryone who wants to take the leap into adventurefinds that off-putting realities soon pile up.To plan and execute a mountain climb in Africaor a skiing tour across Greenland is to completea complex jigsaw that demands much knowledgeand sheer competence. This has to be acquiredover time. How do I transport reserve equipment?What are the rules to follow at high altitudes?What's best, GoreTex or Dermizax? Howto choose a horse tracking organiser? How do Icharge batteries from a solar panel? What kind ofFirst Aid kit is essential on a long skiing trail? Howdo I shop around for distress beacons?Ekspedisjonsboka is directed to all adventurous people in the age group 15–60, but also containsmuch useful information for more average outdoor life enthusiasts. The text is spiced upwith anecdotes, useful hints and stories about unknown and famous modern expeditions.Nature and OutdoorsNon-Fiction▶Aleksander Gamme (1976–) is a freelancejournalist and a representative of a new style of“unknown” adventurers. He has devoted a great dealof his life to planning and leading different expeditionsand unconventional journeys to every part of theworld.93

▶ Nature and OutdoorsNearly37.000copies sold!Lars MonsenAlaska by FootTil fots gjennom AlaskaLars Monsen wanted to trek with a womanand chose the veterinary student Marit Holm.Together they set out on an adventure: 3000 kilometersby foot through the most impenetrablewilderness on Earth.The book is a stark and candid meeting withAlaska’s merciless nature – the rich animal life,the various peoples, new and ancient cultures.And last, but not least: How did Lars and Marithandle the many complex challenges they facedas expedition partners through four years in thewilderness?Rights sold to: Finland (Gummerus).Non-Fiction94

Lars MonsenAlone Across CanadaCanada på tversLars Monsen and his Alaska huskies on the longestwilderness expedition on foot, from NorthAlaska across Canada to the coast of Labrador.The dramatic crossing of the Canadian continent– 8252 kilometres – took him almost three years(947 days).Rights sold to: Finland (Gummerus).▶Nature and OutdoorsNearly57.000copies sold!▶ BACKLIST365 Artic Days(Nordkalotten 365), 2007.Rights sold to: finland.Norway from North to South(Norge på langs), 2005.Rights sold to: poland.Non-FictionNearly48.000copies sold!Nearly60.000copies sold!Lars Monsen (1963–) spent most of his childhood in theforests outside of Oslo and in the mountains of Nordland.After college, he worked for two years as a teacher beforequitting to become a full-time wilderness trekker. Since thenhe has covered thousands of kilometers of the most desolatewilderness on the planet. He has written 15 books and hasheld a series of lectures for clubs and businesses.Photo: Lars Monsen95

2289595_fluenerd_001-203.indd 22 4/1/12 09:5816Dette er et mønster som ble til på stikka mens jeg egentlig bandt veldigsmå Klinkhåmere. Jeg kaller den for en KISS-klekker. KISS kan davære et akronym for Keep It Small Suspender, Keep It Small Stupid,Keep It Simple Stupid eller Klinkhåmer Inspired Small Suspender.Alle fire passer. I praksis er dette en mikro-Klinkhåmer uten hackle.Den er både enkel og rask å binde. Her er det brukt en #24 open gapetørrfluekrok, med den fremste delen av krokskaftet bøyd ned med tang.Vingen er av polygarn, for anledningen bundet i en løkke. Kroppen erdubbet i maraboufibre, som gir en spennende og livlig kropp. Ribbingenbestår av flash som jeg ellers bruker i laksefluevinger. Disse er surretrundt bindetråden før kroppen ribbes. Flua avsluttes med to tørn rundtvingen, hvor man deretter enten superlimer (pass på at limet ikketrekker inn i vingen) eller binder av. Når kroken er så liten, flyter fluahelt fint under polygarnet, som gjerne kan smøres inn med flytemiddel.89595_fluenerd_001-203.indd 23 4/1/12 09:58I en artikkel om taktiske fluer i FlyFishing & FlyTying presentererJeremy Lucas et av sine egne mønster, en Orange Polypropylen Paradun,eller OPPO, som han kaller den. Han forteller at den er en kombinasjonav en Paradun, en Klinkhåmer og den mindre kjente Muller. I praksissnakker vi om en paradun som presser bakkroppen delvis ned i vannet.Avbildet er en versjon med krok 20, men opphavsmannen mener nokat den godt kan være litt større.Tre ting det er verdt å legge merke til. 1) På samme måten som meden Klinkhåmer, skal krokskaftet bøyes før binding. Vingen bindes innakkurat i bøyen. 2) Abdomen er ganske kort, og flua har ikke hale. 3)Vingen er oransje, noe opphavsmannen mener er en viktig trigger,og det blir lettere for fiskeren å holde øye med flua. Ellers er det bareå binde den som en paradun og bruke litt forskjellig farget haredubbinggodt blandet sammen til abdomen og thorax.Orange Polypropylen Paradun.89595_fluenerd_001-203.indd 16 4/1/12 09:58 89595_fluenerd_001-203.indd 17 4/1/12 09:5823▶Nature and OutdoorsNon-FictionSteven GoldfineFly-Fishing NerdFluenerdThe quickest way to a fly-fisherman's heart isthrough his fly.This book is packed full of flies for trout and salmonangling. A Norwegian American, Goldfineis an enthusiast who is inspired by fly-fishinglegends such as Oliver Edwards and Michael Frödin, but doesn't hesitate to make his ownoriginal twists on established patterns. The flies Goldfine uses so successfully in rivers andlakes are on display in this book.The contents include:• Trout flies• Salmon flies• Angling• Tying flies• Collection of patternsThe book is illustrated with the author's elegant and original photographs.An entertaining book – full of knowledge.OpposisjonenKyss, klapp og klekk96Steven Goldfine (1967–) lives in Nord-Jæren and worksas partner and director of an advertising agency. He ties fliesduring the winter and goes fishing for trout and salmon duringthe summer. Steven blogs about fly fishing on www.fluenerd.no.Fluenerd is his first book.

Fitness and healthSelfdevelopmentManagementParenting

▶Fitness and HealthNon-FictionSofie HexebergThe ConfirmationHealthy on a low carbohydrate dietBekreftelsenDr Hexeberg's books about low-carb eating have beenenormously successful. More than 120 000 copies havebeen sold to date.In her new book, she shares her patients' case histories aswell as stories of other people she has met or who havecontacted her to tell her how their entire life has changed.She has selected a group of illnesses and describes theirnormal course as well as what the patients have done to recover.Many of these accounts are in the patient's own words.The following illnesses and distressing conditions are discussed in the book:Sleeping and problems with sleep, Migraine and headaches, Epilepsy, Overweight/obesity,High blood pressure, Diabetes, types 1 and 2, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and pregnancy,Multiple sclerosis, Bekhterev's disease (ankylosing spondylitis), Psoriasis, Psoriaticarthritis, Arthritis, Food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome, Coeliac disease, Crohn'sdisease and Ulcerative colitis.Sofie Hexeberg (1960–) is a doctor and dietary expert. She works at the Eikeliklinikkenclinic and Heggeli Helhetsmedisin medical centre in Oslo, and is one of the founders of theKostreform ved diabetes og sukkersykdommer (Society for Dietary Reform to AlleviateDiabetes).▶ BACKLISTSofie HexebergLow Carbs = HealthyFrisk med lavkarbo13print runs55.000copiesIt is possible to rid yourself of complaints such as migraine,sugar dependency, high blood pressure and illnesses such asdiabetes and cardiac fibrillation by changing your diet.98This book tackles well-known lifestyle illnesses that can becured or curbed by eating low-carb food. The author explainswhat happens in the body when the diet is changed, and givesadvice specifically linked to each illness.Rights sold to: Finland (Tammi), Sweden (Pagina/Optimal) and United Kingdom (Little Moon).

Sofie Hexeberg and Hanne RiiseHealthy With Low-Carb– For Guests And At WeekendsFrisk med lavkarbo – selskap og helgInvite guests with the best lowcarb food on the menu!Everything you need to know in order to serve your guestssuccessful and flavourful lowcarb meals! This book includesrecipes for starters, main courses, side dishes and desserts,and also suggestions for buffet and other types of menus.The first part of the book includes sections on: All YouNeed to Know about Lowcarb and Alcohol, complete with ideas about wines; Party Planning;Facts about Lowcarb Diets; A Simple Guide to Cooking Techniques.▶ Fitness and HealthRights sold to: Sweden (Pagina/Optimal).Hanne Riise (1954–) is a chef with experience of hotel and restaurant catering, who isnow associated with Dr Hexeberg’s clinic.▶ BACKLISTSofie Hexeberg and Gunn-KarinSakariassenHealthy With Low-Carb100 RECIPESFrisk med lavkarbo – 100 oppskrifter952.000print runscopiesNon-FictionOne hundred wonderful recipes for meals throughout the dayand also for accompanying treats, sauces, cakes and desserts.Rights sold to: Finland (Tammi) and Sweden (Pagina/Optimal).Sofie Hexeberg and Birthe StorakerHealthy With Low-CarbBreakfast and LunchFrisk med lavkarbo – frokost og lunsjPrepare breakfasts and lunches that are the most delicious aswell as the healthiest – get away from that standard slice ofbread and bowl of cereals.99Rights sold to: Sweden (Pagina/Optimal).

▶Fitness and HealthFedon Alexander LindbergLow-Carb – Fat ChangeAll you need to knowLavkarbo – ikke ett fettLow-carb: How low, to be good for you?Is butter better for you than margarine?Is red meat a bad choice?Is it true that high cholesterol is dangerous?Does eating a lot of fat give you heart disease?What is the evidence for any one diet promisingan increased life span, reduced risk of heartdisease, cancer, chronic inflammatory conditionsand diabetes – AND a healthy body weight as well?Non-FictionHere, you will find answers to all these questionsand many more. Dr Fedon Lindberg has investigated new research on low carbohydrate intakeand present updated scientific evidence with regard to both positive and negative effectsof reducing the carbohydrate content in meals; he also discusses the significance of replacingcarbohydrates with food which over time will help to prevent illness. He comments sensiblyon the pros and cons of popular lowcarb diets and focuses on possible long-term effectson health, not only short-term ones such as changes of body weight. For instance, shouldone risk slimming, and poorer health after 10–20 years? The book ends with a collection ofrecipes aimed at helping beginners to start a new food regime – one which will contribute toimproved health and a longer life.100

Fedon Alexander LindbergFood for LifeSmart low-carbs forthe whole familyMat for livetA new book by the bestselling author FedonLindberg. A number of his books have beenpublished in 14 languages and in 21 countries.Total sales in these countries are between250,000 and 300,000!▶Fitness and HealthMat for livet is more than just a normal bookabout food and cooking. It is written for thosewho believe in the health-promoting effects of food and who wish to change their diet andlifestyle to maintain or to bring back good health. Instead of worrying about food thatshould be avoided, Fedon Lindberg's new book invites us to embrace healthy foods and socalledsuperfoods from around the world.In this book, we learn to master a balanced diet – a concept for nutrition and lifestyle thatwe can enjoy for the rest of our lives.A technical medical section, good food preparation tips and over 100 new low-carb recipesoffer a helping hand to achieve optimal health and to counter chronic illnesses.Over 100 new recipes giving you:more energy, fresh skin, a healthy weight, stable blood sugar and balanced hormones.Non-FictionA balanced diet leads to a balanced life!Fedon A. Lindberg is a specialist in internal medicine,with expertise in metabolic and hormonal disorders,nutrition and health, obesity and diabetes. He qualified as adoctor in 1985 and has authored 11 books since 2001.Photo: Peter Berg101

For ages 60 years▶Fitness and HealthNon-FictionGunnar AsbjørnsenGet Along With Your AgeLev godt med din alderThe author explains how we can best go aboutpostponing age-related changes and how bestto deal with them as they manifest themselves.We are given much practical advice, from howto avoid damage due to sun light and cope withsigns of deafness, and on to how through our lifestyle we can prevent serious illness and keep ingood shape well into old age.* Systematic tour of the entire body* Advice on how you can retain strength andgood health for a long time* Information about how to discriminate betweensigns of illness and natural age-related changesThe book also includes many amusing and recognisable stories told by the many seniorcitizens the author meets in his medical practice and on his lecture tours.All information about the body that senior citizens need!102Gunnar Asbjørnsen (1939–) is a retired doctor, aconsultant physician and gerontologist. He has worked inthe geriatric wards at Ullevål university hospital for morethan 20 years and teaches part-time at the NorwegianCentre for Development of Senior Citizens, where helectures on normal age-related change and health above theage of sixty.Photo: Inger Marie Grini

Fred Arthur AsdalHard And Far – FromCouchpotato To IronmanSwimming, cycling and runningHardt og langt – fra sofagris til IronmanIn recent years, the author has personally participatedin triathlons. He started training becausehe realised that he was getting run down andwanted to stop the process.In the book, he shows how he goes about training,how he thinks and motivates himself,sets up goals and reaches results. It is all about motivation and control, exercise and health.Apart from the author's personal history of training, the book contains information about:practical exercise programmes for running, cycling, swimming and muscle building; painthresholds and how to avoid injury; learning from professional athletes; peak performance;mental training and the role of rivalry; information about competitions; equipment; tracktypes etc.The author is a great guy, enthusiastic, engaged and unbelievably motivating. For all hiscrazy devotion to training, he comes across as quite normal. His book is so inspiring thatyou have to try hard not to rush off to exercise after having read it!Perfect training schedules especially for men of 35+!Fitness and HealthNon-Fiction▶Fred Arthur Asdal (1970–) is an author, a literarycritic, journalist, advisor on communications and triathloncompetitor.103

▶Fitness and HealthNon-FictionRonny HansenSmoke-Free At Last!Røykfri NÅ!Quit Smoking NOW – it is easier than you think!Follow the VitaCode, the cure that works whenall else has failed.Did you realise that our subconscious (whatyou're unaware of) makes up around 90 per centof our mind, and the conscious part just 10 percent? Or that your subconscious determines whatyou want several seconds ahead of you becomingaware of it? Or that subconscious associations aremade in ways unknown to you? For these reasons,relying on willpower or common sense is oftennot enough. Nor is telling yourself that you muststop now – you will continue, all the same.With Ronny Hansen's unique method, based on influencing your subconscious mind in variousways, you need only a few weeks to get over the urge to smoke cigarettes forever. And,unlike many people, you won't put on weight once you've stopped smoking. The methodworks just as well if you want to stop taking snuff.The method will be explained to you step by step. A helpful CD comes with the book.The process will take you right along to Liberation Day – the day you smoke for the lasttime. Afterwards, you will not even feel tempted. Incredible, but true!104Ronny Hansen is a hypnotherapist and Norway's leadingexpert on how to stop smoking. He is the founder and executiveof Medicor, Norway's largest chain of hypnotherapy practices.Røykfri NÅ! is his first book.Photo: Alf Gunnar Ellingsen

Jørgen JelstadHidden AwayHow ME Became the MostControversial Illness TodayDe bortgjemteThe most severely ill patients lie in sound- and lightproofrooms, masks covering their eyes, flat on theirback in beds they never leave and hardly able to beardrawing a deep breath while resting. Many are fedthrough a nasal tube. And many are youths or youngadults, whose next of kin spend years caring forthem because no other options are available.Jørgen Jelstad introduces us into many of thesehomes, where most of those involved feel theyare disbelieved because this illness is classed as apsychiatric condition. The author’s mother is anME sufferer and he writes from personal experience. But he also writes as someone informedabout Norwegian and international research and is able to help us understand this mysteriouscondition and why health professionals find it so controversial.‘De bortgjemte has become a compelling book which is often harrowingreading. The language is to the point, the analyses are crystal clear andthe documentary presentation shifts effectively between individual casesand medical issues … It is no longer possible to use ”mental” after JørgenJelstad’s comprehensive disclosure of medical ignorance and arrogance.Although there are doctors who meet ME patients with respect, a recent[Norwegian] survey reveals the medical profession’s ignorance.’KlassekampenFitness and HealthNon-Fiction▶Jørgen Jelstad (1979–) is a freelance journalist. He livesin Oslo. Jelstad’s mother is badly affected by ME (ChronicFatigue Syndrome).105

▶Self-DevelopmentNon-FictionLoveleen Rihel BrennaMy Distinctiveness,My StrengthMin annerledeshet, min styrkeThe author describes in her frank and unflinchingbook how she has gone about the stages on theroad to independence. She examines the conceptof identity and shows how she has fused twodifferent cultures into one – her own. Now, beingdifferent has become her identity, her source ofstrength and, for her, the normal state of life.She writes of growing up in a minority group, thearranged marriage and divorce, and of graduallymaturing. She also describes what it has cost herand what is to be gained by challenging otherpeople's – and one's own – limitations and definitionsof culture and identity. Roots and a senseof identity are not always determined by skin colour and religious faith, but also by gender,education and social setting.Successful integration demands commitment and openness from every one of us. The challengeis to allow every other person the right to define him – or herself: only you hold thekey to your own life.106Loveleen Rihel Brenna (1967–) was born in India. In1972, she arrived in Norway as a 5-year-old. She trainedin pedagogics, leadership and multicultural work and hasrun her own consultancy. Recently, she stepped downfrom her post as head of the Parents' Panel for FoundationEducation. She has published several books in herspecialties.

Benedikte RasmussenFrom One Burnt-OutCase To AnotherThe road back to lifefrom a burnoutFra en utbrent til en annenIn 2007, the author was diagnosed as a burnt-outcase and later became depressed. During thisperiod, she felt isolated, alone and all that goeswith being outside the setting of one's workplace.She kept asking herself: Why Me? Answer: shewas a typical representative of the kind of peoplewho become burnt-out: energetic, engaged,hardworking.▶Self-DevelopmentBut she also wanted to find out about burnout:what it really is and how she could get better.She has written the book she wished for when she was a burnt-out case herself. It containsboth her personal experience of the road into and away from burnout, and advice, knowledgeand inspiration. She writes with a sense of humour and concern for others in the samesituation as she once was. She also wishes very much to help those who are at risk.Non-FictionBenedikte Rasmussen (1972–) used to work asa weather forecaster for TV2. She holds the worldchampionship title for weather reporting. She has alsoworked in the advertising industry and trained in sales andmarketing.107

▶ Self-DevelopmentMats UldalEmotion and Common SenseThought Field techniques inpracticeFølelser og fornuftThought Field techniques make up a moderntherapeutic approach, which combines Easternknowledge of the body’s energy pathways withmore traditional teachings in psychology. Whilethe therapist taps critical points on the body surface,the patient focuses on her or his problemand describes it. A process begins which altersthe patient’s thought patterns, and causes painand other problems to disappear.Non-FictionThought Field Therapy aims at changing the intensityof unpleasant sensations in such a way asto correct their relationship with thoughts and experiences. If strong emotions can be madeto fade, the outcome could be peace of mind and absence of physical discomfort.108Mats J. Uldal (1955–) is Europe’s most experiencedinstructor in Thought Field Therapy (TFT). He is headof the company Mats Uldal tankefeltteknikker andof Mats Uldal International School of TFT (MUIS),which is the leading training centre for thought fieldtherapists in Scandinavia.Photo: Inger Marie Grini

Anita BemerUnderstandingthe Power GameForstå maktspilletThe workplace is an arena where many forms ofmanoeuvring for power and influence take place.For your own comfort's sake, and the safety ofyour career, it's useful to be able to crack thecodes in your colleagues' power games andleadership bids.Read this book, in which you'll learn muchabout what to keep an eye on, what you shouldavoid and how you go about reading situations.What happens at the top?How are the top positions filled, and who decides?Who is influential in important decision-making?Who can directly affect your working situation?And what can you do to influence others?All this is crucial knowledge, not necessarily for your direct benefit, but to avoid unpleasantsituations or surprises.ManagementNon-Fiction▶Anita Bemer Korsvold (1968–) is a trained economistand has a postgraduate degree in leadership andconsultation. She has extensive experience as an executivein large organisations and is currently employed as a headhunterwith Esholdt Executive Search.Photo: June Witsøe109

▶ ParentingAnne NielsenThe Parental RoleYou Are the Grown-up!ForeldrerollenMany parents take an indulgent approach tobringing up their children, who are offered everyopportunity to choose and make up their ownminds. We hope for happy, contented offspringbut instead end up with little princes and princesses,who haven’t learnt regard for others. Suchchildren tend to be self-assured and strongwilled,but also demanding and ungrateful. Theirexpectations of attention and assistance cancreate trouble at school.Non-FictionThe author analyses different styles of upbringingand the practice of personal authority, aswell as how children develop, gain maturity andlearn. She explains why contemporary upbringing tends to be child-indulgent and what theconsequences are. Bringing up children requires strength of purpose and will, so that parentscan hold firm when the children don’t like what we have decided.Recover power for parents – you will become a secure grown-upwhom children trust!110Anne Nielsen (1958–) trained as a primary schoolteacher and talk therapist, and has long experienceof working in nursery schools and after-schoolclubs. She lectures, writes, manages her companyForeldrepraxis and also works on course developmentin Læringsverkstedet, a company specialising inteaching the very young.Photo: Inger Marie Grini

Elisabeth GerhardsenDon’t Want To! Me Do It!Vil ikke! Gjøre selv!What to do when your child insists on wearinga summer dress and sandals in mid-winter,or when a trip to the shops turns into a howlingtantrum or the child has to start from thebeginning whenever it hasn't been allowed to doeverything himself?The terrible toddler period is a demanding timethat can cause many large and small confrontations.This book provides good advice about howto take control, while at the same time respectthe child's feelings and support its self-esteem.The text includes many ideas about how to avoidconflict in the first place, deal with anger andsolve locked situations.Thought-provoking examples show how the child thinks and why it acts the way it does. Thecentral aim is to let the child continue liking itself, while helping it to be liked by others.The book contains many typical incidents and suggestions for how to deal with them.A wise, thoughtful book about a difficult time for many parents:good advice which will make everyday life easier for the wholefamily.ParentingNon-Fiction▶Elisabeth Gerhardsen (1960–) is an expert onclinical psychology of children and young peopleand has worked with children, parents and staff innursery schools and in the Activitiy School for morethan 20 years. She has also been employed as a healthcentre psychologist and worked in the Pedagogical-Psychological Service (PPT), in child courts, inhospitals and other organisations, and also taughtparents and professionals for many years.Photo: Inger Marie Grini111

▶ParentingNon-FictionWhat kind of games do you arrange for a 4th birthday party?How to make a little boy to go to sleep in his own bed?How to encourage order in the toy boxes?What food to serve a 2-year-old with a tummy bug?Lise Galaasen1000 Ideas For Parents WithYoung Children1000 tips for småbarnsforeldreLise Galaasen is a writer and a mother of two,who has collected knowledge about the areaswhich concern us most when we have small childrento care for – e.g. food, clothes, sleep, childcare, play and activities.The text is set out in sections about specific topicsat stages corresponding to the age of the child,which makes it easy to find what you're lookingfor. You can pick and choose the advice that meetsyour requirements and which will hopefully helpto make your daily life a little easier and moremanageable. The medical information is qualitycontrolledby a doctor, a consultant physician.Is there a way to make children of different ages help with household chores?Parents and experts have contributed, tried and tested advice,which will improve daily family life!112Lise Galaasen (1961–) is born and bred in Trysil, butnow lives in Oslo with her husband and two children. Sheworks as a publisher's editor and an author, and has writtenseveral books for parents.Photo: Werner Anderson, Cox

Betty KalikstadChildren’s HealthCommon health problems,medication, good advice,questions & answersBarnehelse▶HealthThis is a useful hand book that answers commonquestions about children's health.It includes a general section that surveys thenormal range of illnesses and different kinds ofhealth issues. The reader will learn basic factsabout all the conditions, together with an overviewof treatments and medication.Barnehelse provides answers to most commonquestions asked by parents when their child is ill.You will find out what troubles your child, whichmedicines it ought to take, as well as how and when, and also advice about when to call thedoctor.All you need to know about children's health!All the useful information about illnesses and other problems,brought together in one place!Non-FictionBetty Kalikstad (1965–) is a paediatrician and lecturerat the university hospital in Oslo. She is the president ofthe international organisation ESDP (European Society forDevelopmental Pharmacology) which supports researchinto the medication used in the management of illnessesin childhood. Kalikstad has taught nurses and medicalstudents for many years.Her first book, Barn og medisiner, was published in 2009.113

▶ ParentingStein Erik UlvundUnderstand Your Child5–8 YearsForstå barnet dittForstå barnet ditt 5–8 is based on the most recent research andgives an account of children's physical, mental, social and intellectualdevelopment between the ages of 5 and 8 years.In addition, your will find up-to-date information aboutthe following:• School• Children and sport• Children and media• Gender roles• The child within the family• The most common problems at this ageRights sold to: Denmark (Politikens).▶ BACKLISTNon-FictionUnderstand Your Child – 0-2 Years (Forstå barnet ditt – 0-2 år)Rights sold to: Denmark (Politikens).Understand Your Child – 2-5 Years (Forstå barnet ditt – 2-5 år)Rights sold to: Denmark (Politikens).114Dr. Stein Erik Ulvund (1952–) is a professor of Education at theUniversity of Oslo, specializing in childcare and child development.He has a question and answer column in the magazine Foreldre ogbarn and appears regularly on the morning television program Godmorgen, Norge.

Jesper Juul and Monica ØienMake Space for the FamilyRom for familien• How to go about achieving the best possiblerelationship with your children?• How to make sure that your children are assecure and independent as possible when theyapproach adult life?• How do you react to a two-year-old who wantsto wear summer clothes on cold winter days?• What do you say to your fifteen-year-olddaughter who has started drinking alcohol?Join a thought-provoking journey through thedifferent stages of family life!▶ParentingThe authors speculate about problems that often face parents: how to find the right answers,why borders have to be set, how to respond to the desires and complexes of our children.The authors speak to us straight from the heart and inspire parents to think about how theywould like their family to be. The issue is not what is to be done, but hows and whys, whichserve as keys to good communication.Do what you have to do, and do it with care, enthusiasm, authenticity and courage.Rights sold to: Croatia (Pelago), Denmark (Apostrof), Estonia (Väike Vanker), Germany (Kösel-Verlag), Poland (MiND), Slovenia (Didakta) and Sweden (Norstedts).Non-FictionJesper Juul (1948–) is an author and a family therapist.Previously, he was the head of the Kempler Institute and theresponsible professional at FamLab, an international organisationsupporting families to develop competence. He is also active as aneducationalist, writer and family adviser in 9 countries. Juul haspublished a series of books about children and their upbringing,and his books are published in 14 countries.Photo: Inger Marie GriniMonica Øien (1970–) is a teacher and journalist and worksas a programme producer for TV 2. She has made severaldocumentary programmes, for instance with Paulo Coelho andwith HRH Princess Märtha Louise.115

▶ParentingNon-FictionBarnevaktenGood Advice About Children,Yound People and the MediaGode råd om barn, ungdom og medierThis handbook helps parents to allow theirchildren to use digital media in a secure, awaremanner. It is a practical guide to children's everydaydigital activities.It also provides thorough information aboutInternet, mobile phones, movies, television andgames. The book also discusses how to handledigital bullying. Every subject section includes asummary (All that Parents Need to Know) andage-adjusted advice on how to talk to childrenabout different situations (Things to ThinkThrough; Tricky Things to talk about).* How do you react if your daughter has agreed to meet somebody she has chatted to on-line?* Is it easy to lie about your age when you set up a Facebook account?* How to deal with your 10-year-old playing games with an 18+ limit when he is in hisfriend's home, even though he isn't allowed to do this at home?The most important advices about children, young people andthe media in one book!116Child-minder is an organisation that provides advice about children, young peopleand media. The organisation maintains a large network of lecturers and invites parents toevening seminars. It also offers teaching for young people still at school and seminars forprofessionals. Every year, Child-minder tests several hundred electronic games, TV gamesand films, and prepares reviews of all the titles.

Food Andgardening

▶ FoodIngrid Hancock BjerknesCupcakes – MakeThem Yourself!Cupcakes – lag dem selv!You can make the most delicious cupcakes athome! More than 50 recipes for cute cupcakes,decorated with icing, sugar balls and pearls to suitevery occasion. Inspired by reading Cupcakes youcan add either a personal or a professional touchto girls' get-togethers, christenings, weddings, picnics,end-of-school celebrations, confirmations,board meetings and Easter lunches. Make greatorange and chocolate cupcakes, flavour cakes withvanilla, inspired by the famous Magnolia Bakeryin New York, astonish with monster cupcakes, tryraspberry or After Eight variants, or many other ideas.Non-FictionIn the world of cake-making, cupcakes have become the new trend. Inspired by this book, and helpedby its recipes, everyone can become a cake designer and fashion cupcakes to suit every occasion. Thetext includes step-by-step instructions.Nominated to Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 in the category Best Dessert Cookbook.Rights sold to: Finland (WSOY), Sweden (Norstedts) and United States (Skyhorse).118Ingrid Hancock Bjerknes (1985–) is the founderand owner of the successful business Hancock Cupcakes,which delivers the best cupcakes to private and businesscustomers.

Jan VardøenPizza ParadisoPizza Paradiso▶FoodThere is an Italian feel to this book: the key wordsare warmth, passion and tempting pizzas. Thewriter and the photographer went to Naplestogether to illustrate the book with elegant,colourful and atmospheric images. Included arealso 35 full-page photos of the different pizzas hehas made for us. Vardøen provides a recipe for theperfect pizza base and the perfect toppings.For those who are especially interested, he describeshow to build a pizza oven at home. And, in anepilogue, what makes good drinking with pizza,and a selection of Italian puddings.All Vardøen's recipes are written in his personal style; his conclusion is that the best things inlife can be the very simplest.Nominated to Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 in the category Best Italian Cookbook.‘At the back of the book, Vardøen even shows how he has built his own pizzaoven [in his garden]. He promises that you will be the coolest daddy in theneighborhood with a pizza oven bricked by yourself.’Oppland Arbeiderblad▶ BACKLISTNon-FictionRough Food (Tøff mat), 2009.Hip Drinks (Tøffe drinker), 2003.Jan Vardøen is a Norwegian restauranteur, author,musician, and jack of all trades. With background as a chefand wooden boatbuilder he has used these skills to start aminiature empire of bars, restaurants and shops in Oslo'snewly thriving east end. He is Norway's version of Ramsey,Oliver and Worrall Thompson rolled into one, as befits acountry with a small population.119As well as TV and radio appearances, he finds time somehow towrite a column for Aftenposten. Pizza Paradiso is his fifth book.

▶ FoodAndreas ViestadReal FoodEkte mat3 print runs20.000 copiesFor Andreas Viestad, «real food» means two things:pleasure and also the satisfaction that comes fromeating well, preferably every single day. If food is tocount as real, it should have a history, an origin. Whatis it we need in order to cook real food? We needknowledge and action. If we know something aboutour food, we will find cooking it easier. And it adds tothe enjoyment at the table if we have ourselves addedan extra ingredient to the meal we are serving, be itsomething grown in the garden or balcony tub orwindow box, or things gathered on nature walks.Ekte mat is a unique cookbook. Although the themes are large, the recipes are easy and thebook is fine for ordinary use if you have leafed through it, found something that looks niceand want to cook it for a meal for yourself, or for family and friends.Non-FictionNominated to Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2010 in the category Food Literature& Best Cookbook of the Year.Rights sold to: Germany (christian).▶ BACKLISTGourmandWorld CookbookAwards 2008The Captivating Table(Bordet fanger), 1999.Where Flavor was Born(Smak av krydder), 2007.How to Boil Water(Hvordan koke vann), 2005.120Andreas Viestad (1973–) has a university degree andis one of Norway’s most popular food and recipe bookwriters. He has a column in Washington Post. The TVseries, New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad,has been shown in more than 50 countries, includingUSA, China, Germany and Italy. In 2002, he was awardedthe Riksmålsforbund’s media prize, the Golden Pen.Photo: Mette Randem

Legg beinpipene på grillen. Grill dem på høy, direkte varme i 7–10 minutter,til de blir litt brente rundt det hele. Når det begynner å dryppefett ned på glørne, ha beinpipene over i en aluminiumform og sett denover den mindre varme sonen på grillen. Sett lokket på og grill medMargbeina skal være gjennomvarme og det skal boble livlig i kantene,men margen må ikke smelte helt, for da renner den bare bort. Hvis duer i tvil om margen er varm nok, stikk en spiss kniv inn i et av beina ogAndreas Viestad and Jon KrogPedersenOn The Grill – Plentiful FlavoursPå grillen – rause smaker fra St. Lars▶FoodGrilling is life! That's the outlook of the gang runningSt. Lars, a grill restaurant in Oslo.The book offers an introduction to differenttechniques for grilling and 50 recipes, from saladsand Dublin Bay prawns to grilled shoulder of lamb– and the hamburger that critics thought was thebest they had ever tasted.No matter if all you have is a disposable barbecueor if you own a monster of a grill or prefer to usethe grill in your cooker oven – this book is hugely inspirational for everyone!By the way: St. Lawrence, martyred on a gridiron – Lars in Norwegian – is the patron saintof grill chefs!ilden brenner året rundt. det er likevarmt på grillen selv om det snør ute– du blir bare jævla kald på ryggen.SNACKS OG FORRETTER30 GRILLBAKTE MARGBEINMargbein er essensen av dyret, og med en smak som er både mild ogmektig på samme tid. Det var steinaldermenneskenes yndlingsmat, meni dag er det en lite brukt råvare, selv om den er billig og utrolig enkel åtilberede, enten på grillen eller i ovnen. Vi serverer margbeina på en fjølmed grilla brød, hjemmelaget urtesalt (eller annet salt, se side XXX),sennep og massevis av hakket bladpersille.Nok til 412 beinpiper av okse, 4–6 cm lange (helst fra lårbeinet)masse finhakket bladpersillesaltsennepgrilla landbrødLegg beinpipene i en bolle som settes i vasken. La dem ligge underrennende kaldt vann i 1–2 timer. Dette er strengt tatt ikke nødvendig,men det vasker bort mesteparten av blodet slik at beina ser bedre ut.Tenn grillen med grillkullet på én side av grillen, slik at du har envarm og en mindre varm sone.31KAPITTELTITTELNon-Fictionindirekte varme i 20 minutter.sjekk at tuppen er god og varm når du trekker den ut.Server margbeina med grilla brød, godt salt, sennep og store mengderhakket bladpersille.innendørs: Bak margbeina i ovnen på 200 °C i ca. 15 minutter.SNAcKS OG FORRETTERJon Krog Pedersen (1981–) is a co-owner and day-to-day boss in the restaurant St. Lars.He has worked as a chef for several years and also has many years of experience of workingwith Andreas Viestad on many book and television projects. Krog Pedersen also studiedliterature at Oslo University.121

▶ EntertainingThomas Leikvoll and Erling ArvolaSmall TalkSmall talkIf we can do small talk, we are equipped to succeed socially, inprivate as well as work-related settings. The focus is on socialintelligence; this book is a straightforward overview introducingall the secrets of easy conversation. At work, what matters isnetworking and, in your private life, giving a good impression.The ideas are illustrated by several concrete examples tosuit different social settings.Thomas Leikvoll and Erling ArvolaToastmasterToastmasterThis book tells you all you need to know about performing asa toastmaster. It discusses all types of gatherings and providesgood advice for both grand and more modest events.Non-FictionOne special chapter is devoted to those with no time to spare,who need solutions to crises in a hurry.Included are many pieces of good advice from celebritieswith experience of relevant occasions.Thomas Leikvoll and Erling ArvolaHen And Stag PartiesUtdrikningslagHen and stag parties are fun, but demanding.This guide will come in handy when you plan for the greateststag or hen party – the ideas are creative but realistic. The suggestionsare fashioned to suit a range of wallets and requirements.The book is also full of smart tips to add that little bit ofextra to the occasion.A guide for anyone who want to give a friend – male orfemale – an experience to remember for life.122Thomas Leikvoll (1970–) has worked as a weather forecaster for TV3 and later onvarious entertainment programs. Since 2000, he has been employed by TV2 as an editor,program host and script writer.Erling Arvola (1969–) has been a researcher for the TV program Gyldene tider(Season 3) and also script writer and researcher for several other TV productions.

For ages 20–99 yearsTommy Tønsberg andKenneth IngebretsenBulbs And TubersHageselskapets løker og knollerPerhaps many of you connect bulbs with tulipsand crocuses, flowering plants that herald thespring, but there are also lovely examples ofbulbs that flower in the summer and autumn.This book explains everything worth knowingabout buying and planting out, arranging andmaintaining the plants and also possible damageor disease. There are tips about what fits in bestwhere – in borders and flowerbeds, in hillside gardens or in pots – and how to plant outbulbs in a lawn or arrange them into handsome combinations.The extensive plant index lists as many as 250 species, including the more unusual specimenswhich are exciting to try. In this part of the book, each plant type are illustrated individuallyin gorgeous photographs accompanied by useful information about flower colours,time of flowering, hardiness and special requirements.▶ BACKLISTGardeningNon-Fiction▶The Big Book of Perennials (Hageselskapets staudebok), 2009.The Garden Society’s Summer Plants (Hageselskapets sommerblomster), 2011.Tommy Tønsberg's (1980–) interest in gardening wasalready evident at an early age: as a schoolboy he oftenspent his entire allowance at the nursery. Today he tends asmall but lush garden on the outskirts of Oslo, and is theeditor of Norsk Hagetidend, the magazine for members of theGardeners' Association. He is also a popular guest speaker.Kenneth Ingebretsen (1977–) is a gardener who worksat the largest garden centre in Norway. He also edits themembership newsletter for the Friends of Flowers Society.123

▶GardeningNon-FictionYvonne DenginContemporary Wild GardensModerne naturhagerThe perfect garden is sheltered from view, apleasure to see and has a high comfort quota. Itinvites to recreation and creativity, preferably inall seasons!Wherever the garden borders on to nature,the author insists on the choice of plants andmaterials fitting the surroundings easily, whetherit is at a house or a mountain cabin, on a lake orin a forest. The trick is to select plant species thatare adapted to the local climate and capable ofcoping with winds, cold, sun, snow, salt or chalk.The materials should suit the environment, be itstone or slate, wood and gravel, and ceramic pots, barrels or crocks.Comfort is catered for by arranging seating near a barbecue. Grow fruits and berries, scatterice candleholders, set up bird tables...The author is a knowledgeable and inspirational guide to how each one of us can create aprivate oasis, while at the same time respect the surroundings. An important point is thegarden should be easy to look after and manage on its own most of the time.Your dream garden is within reach!▶ BACKLISTStylish Containers and Pots (Krukker med stil), 2010.124Yvonne Dengin (1961–) is a garden designer, lecturerand high-profile garden writer who has previouslypublished two books. She had a column on gardening inElle Interiør for a number of years, and was a designerand active contributor to the NRK gardening televisionprogram.Photo: Anne Manglerud

Design andcrafts

▶ Design and CraftsPhoto: Fredrik ArffTilda and her friends charm everyone! The Tilda books have now takenthe world by storm, being published in China, Finland, France, Germany,Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Korea, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan,UK and USA.Today Tilda is a familiar brand in hobby and sewing arenas, primarilyin Scandinavia, although some Tilda products are also available inGermany, France and England.Tilda is known for its naive and recognizable characters.126Tone Finnanger (1973–) designs all of the Tilda products herself: the books and otherprinted works, plywood figures, stamps and stencils, paint and metal works. She is schooledin drawing, design, graphic design and traditional painting handwork techniques. Sheworked as an interior decorator and window dresser until she started the Tilda company in 1999.

Tone FinnangerTilda’s Ideas for SpringTildas vårideerWelcome to Tilda's ideas for spring!Do you like cutting and pasting, or sewing anddecorating? With her sure sense of colour and style,Tilda takes the reader along into a world of coloursand combinations. You will meet both old and newfavourites, but wearing their spring outfits. And as partof the bargain, you get ideas for cards and gift tags aswell.The illustrations provide easy step-by-step instructions.Degrees of difficulty vary from very simple to more demanding.Greet the spring together with Tilda!Rights sold to: France, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom.New!▶Design and CraftsTone FinnangerTilda’s Christmas WorkshopTildas juleverkstedWelcome to Tilda’s Christmas workshop!At last, settle down and allow your creativity a freerun. Light a few candles, find some fabrics, woolsand other materials and then let a lovely sense ofChristmas into your mind. This book offers youdescriptions of large and small projects, which willhelp you decorate any room in your home or providegifts for people you’re fond of.Non-FictionMake cute Christmas gnomes, pretty angels, bouncywinter hares or inviting gingerbread houses. Tryout the ideas for Christmas stockings, gift wrapping and cards, with home-made, colourfulribbons and decorations for boxes of soaps or sweets. Your Christmas gifts will get the extrasmart touch!Enjoy the run-up to Christmas in Tilda’s universe!127Rights sold to: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom.

▶Design and CraftsTone FinnangerIn Tilda's StudioTildas atelierA new book has entered Tilda's world! ToneFinnanger has followed up her earlier books witha new one: written in her assured style, it featuresher charming characters in new adventures. Sheincludes useful as well as decorative objects. Thistime, she draws her inspiration from her own studio.Rights sold to: China, Finland, France, Germany,Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and UnitedKingdom.Non-FictionTone FinnangerTilda’s Christmas HouseTildas julehusLovely Christmas-themed textiles are the central themein this book. There are ideas for things that will createthe pleasant atmosphere we dream about.Tildas julehus, with Tilda’s examples, will inspire you tomake your own dream house.Rights sold to: China, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, TheNetherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom.128

Tone FinnangerTilda’s Vacation HomeTildas LandstedIn this book you will find hand-made conch shellsand sand castles. A table set for a party – muffins,cows and angels’ wings all sewn and stitched! Evena doll with a dress inspired by Jane Austen.Here are patterns for two dolls, friends whom wefind together and alone, meeting in the kitchen,lounging like princesses in the boudoir, andposing in 19th century inspired bathing costumes.There is also a gathering of the animals of thewoods (with patterns for each), and boxes andbaskets sewn from material or covered with paper.▶Design and CraftsRights sold to: China, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Korea,Spain, Taiwan and United Kingdom.Tone FinnangerTilda’s HouseTildas husNon-FictionFun textiles that match the many rooms in the house,are a unifying factor in this book. The beautiful objectscan make and create a pleasant atmosphere. Beinspired to make your own dream house stand out!Rights sold to: China, Finland, France, Hungary, TheNetherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwanand United Kingdom.129

▶Design and CraftsTone FinnangerChristmas With Tilda’s FriendsJul med Tildas vennerThis book is bulging with charming patterns that arefun to sew. There are many variants of elves, angels,reindeer, snowmen and penguins.Rights sold to: China, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary,Italy, Republic of Korea, Poland, Spain, Sweden and UnitedKingdom.Non-FictionTone FinnangerEaster With Tilda’s FriendsPåske med Tildas vennerIn this book, Tilda’s friends can be left out all year,even though they are designed with spring and Easterin mind. There are lambs, chickens and Easter rabbitswith sweet cut-and-paste motifs and other ideas forquick, playful fingers.Rights sold to: China, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary,Italy, Spain and United Kingdom.130

Linda MarvengKnit Two Purl OneTo rett en vrangThis is the book for keen knitters looking fornew inspiration!The author has brought back to Norway sometechniques and ideas from England. In To rett envrang, the technical aspects are explained withexamples, test patches and then adapted for simple,classical outfits and accessories. The degreeof difficulty varies from the simple to projectswhich demand some experience as a knitter. Youwill find jackets in thin and thick yarns, scarfs ofevery kind, wristlets, shawls (soul warmers!) andmuch more.The yarns for the items described range from silk and alpaca to cotton and wool.New!▶Design and CraftsRights sold to: Finland (wsoy).89176_to rett_r3__Layout 1 1/6/12 2:12 PM Page 889176_to rett_r3__Layout 1 1/6/12 2:20 PM Page 7889176_to rett_r3__Layout 1 1/6/12 2:24 PM Page 111Non-FictionLinda Marveng currently lives in London, where she has workedfor many years as a knitwear designer, e.g. with Rowan and Loop.She has also taught and run courses in various knitting techniques.To rett en vrang is her first book.131

▶ Design and Crafts2 print runs with a total of 18.000 copies!Tine SolheimRetro-StitchesRetromaskerRetromasker is Tine Solheim’s third book. Thistime she has been inspired by old patterns. Theclothes can be used for everyday wear, at work orout walking, as well as for an elegant occasion.You will find something to suit every taste! Thetext is aimed at experienced knitters (or crocheters)on the look-out for new ideas, but also suitsthose who want just an inspirational read. Thereare nine chapters, of which two are set aside forchildren and young people.All the instructions are collected as a separate setof notes at the back of the book.Non-FictionRights sold to: Germany (Christophorus).132Tine Solheim is one of Norway’s most prominentclothing- and costume designers. She studied at École de laChambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, and workedas an intern with Yves St. Laurent and Per Spook in Paris.For nearly 30 years, she has designed haute couture,costumes, formalwear, wedding gowns and wardrobes fora number of actors, performers, artists and other mediafigures. In recent years she has also created knitted designsfor Norwegian magazines.

▶ Design and CraftsHelene S LundbergWool - A New Takeon Old CraftsUll – gamle teknikker i ny draktThe text offers you a straightforward approachto traditional techniques. Reading it will teachyou the basic principles of dying wool, felting,fulling and carding, and then spinning theyarns. The book also describes ancient craftssuch as nålbinding, kroking, gimping (formsof braiding and trimming) and others. Embroidery,both on wool and with wool yarns, isdemonstrated. You can pick and choose fromtraditional patterns to make things for yourselfand your home. This book is also suitable fornovices.Non-Fiction▶ BACKLIST134Success with Cakes (Kakelykke), 2007.Rights sold to: Denmark and Sweden.Sweet Temptations (Søte fristelser), 2005.Rights sold to: Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.The Joy of Flowers (Blomsterglede), 2007.Rights sold to: Denmark and Sweden.Flower Inspirations (Blomsterinspirasjon), 2008.Rights sold to: Sweden.Christmas Joy (Julefryd), 2009.Rights sold to: Finland, France and Sweden.

Liv Asplund100% Wool – ReuseWoollen Garments100% gjenbruk i ullThe author finds many uses for woollen garmentspast their best: items that have gone outof fashion, or been unfair enough to shrinkwhile in the wardrobe, or been washed thewrong way, torn, stained or simply worn outat elbows and wrists. They make brilliant rawmaterials! So, if you haven’t thrown away yourdiscarded woollen garments – don’t! Get themout into the daylight and set to work. If there isnothing useful in your cupboards, try outletslike charity shops and car booth sales.100% ull is full of ideas for making accessorieslike jewellery, bracelets, bags and scarfs. Interior decorating suggestions include cushions,lampshades, pin cushions and many other things.Asplund’s previous book, Jul… igjen, was sold to Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.It’s a book that works for everyone, beginners as well as experienced seamstresses.▶Design and CraftsNon-Fiction135

▶ Design and CraftsKari HestnesKnittingA STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TOCREATING YOUR OWN CLOTHESStrikk – komponer dine egne plaggThe book is a tool adapted for use by fairly experiencedknitters, who are keen to create unique clotheswith a personal touch. You are helped to plan the design and fit the clothes. The book takesyou through how to create your own wardrobe step by step and outline the choices you willface as you go along. You will also find straightforward explanations of why certain styleswould enhance your particular shape and hints to help you pick the right yarns.Kari Hestnes’ former book, Strikk – en reise til indre ro, was sold to Denmark and Sweden.The book gives you new ideas – and is also an essential work of reference.Rights sold to: United States (Sixth & Spring).Non-FictionMette HøydalSewing and Knittingfor Your DogSy og strikk til hundenThis book offers you tips and instructions for makingeverything from collars, vests, dog blankets andbathrobes to covers for dog beds. The book is bulgingwith descriptions of clothes and paraphernalia – somedown-to-earth and practical, some functional butwith more personal flair. The creations are as fantasticas your imagination.Pattern size 100%.Rights sold to: Germany (Kynos), Sweden (Damm) and United States (Trafalgar Square Books).136

Lisbeth BjørndalLuscious KnitwearFrodig strikkIn our hectic, stressful lives, to pull out your knittingneedles and carry on making lovely clothes and accessoriescan give you moments of pure meditation andspiritual healing. Besides, it’s such a pleasure to wearsmart, handmade things. This book is full of ideas forsmall-scale projects which are easy to carry with you,as well as more labour-intensive ones, which take longerto complete. The patterns cover a wide range, fromcolour combinations to the most beautiful rose motifsfor both children and adults. One decorative option isto crochet roses.Several of the patterns can be adapted for knitting machines.▶ Design and CraftsRights sold to: Denmark (Aschehoug), Iceland (Edda) and Sweden (Damm).Lisbeth BjørndalColourful KnittingFargerik strikkNon-FictionThis book is full of inspiration and ideas for colourcombinations and for using up left-over yarns. It setsout simple patterns for making hats for children andadults; also, warm caps, fingerless gloves – long andshort, with or without buttons, contrasting effectsand pearls, ponchos for grown-ups and suggestionsfor outdoor wear for children. Many of these itemscan also be machine-knitted and the text is as suitablefor beginners as for those who have already donea certain amount of knitting.137

▶ Design and CraftsLise NymarkImaginative Doll ClothesFantasifulle dukkeklærLise Nymark uses children’s role-play as her basis formaking knitted and crocheted clothes for dolls in differentsizes. This book is packed with different dolls’outfits to suit every occasion, including for instancethe following themes: out shopping or camping, in theplayground or at the carnival; prince and princess.Her previous book, Dukkeklær til aktiv lek, was sold toFrance.Rights sold to: Finland (Karisto) and United Kingdom (SearchPress).Non-FictionLise NymarkDoll Clothes forDress UpDukkeklær til aktiv lekRights sold to: France (Les Editions de Saxe).Lise Nymark takes her starting point in children's roleplayingwhen she makes doll clothes. She shares withus costumes ranging from school uniforms, princessdresses to bathing suits, along with useful accessoriessuch as blankets, beach mattresses, backpacks, picnicbaskets, tiaras etc.The clothing patterns are for dolls 30–34 cm, 36–39 cmand 42–45 cm.138

Solveig HisdalPoetry in StitchesCLOTHES YOU CAN KNITDikt i maskerIn the creativity of the past – an incredible inspirationfor today.Solveig Hisday has visited Norwegian museumssearching eagerly for the trasures that her ancestors leftbehind. What she found, has later become her greatestsource of inspiration. This book is a result of her quest,and it shows how the creativity of the past has inspiredher to make beautiful knitted designs.▶ Design and CraftsIt contains wonderful knitting ideas for almost all occasions, from a child's christening outfit toan exquisite, knitted bridal cardigan with beds and silk.Rights sold to: Sweden (ICA) and United States (Unicorn).Margaretha Finseth (red.)Norwegian Knitting DesignA COLLECTION FROM NORWAY'S FOREMOSTKNITTING DESIGNERSNorsk strikkedesignNon-FictionThis beatutiful book presents the very best ofcontemporary Norwegian knitwear design, drawingon its traditional roots and planting it firmly in thetwenty-first century. It includes 22 unique knittedgarments by some of Norway's foremost knittingdesigners, all using classic Norwegian-spun wool yarnsand based on traditional Norwegian patterns.Each design is accompanied by stunning photographs of the items themselves as well as thecountryside that inspired them, together with details of the materials used, pattern chartsand clearly written instructions.Rights sold to: United Kingdom (Search Press) and United States (Unicorn).139

▶ Design and CraftsGunn BirgirsdottirGreat Knitting for Thick NeedlesGøy å strikke med tykke pinnerKnitting offers endless possibilities. It is excitingto match colours and create fresh variants on oldpatterns. If you change the colours about, alter purlstitches and the neckline, you can create your ownfavourite version of a set of instructions. Some peoplelike high-necked sweaters, some prefer a lowerneckline. Some think a jacket shape would be morepractical. To illustrate her point, the author has startedfrom one pattern and changed the instructions inmany different ways. She has also included a whole lotof instruction for knitting mittens, hats, scarfs and bags, adding descriptions of how to dobraiding and pearl-stiching.Play with colours and make your own favourite clothes!Rights sold to: United States (Trafalgar Square Books).Non-FictionFrida PonténThe Joy of CrochetSimple Crochet and a Bit of KnittingHeklegledeA book for beginners and for those who want to improvetheir crochet skills. This book provides patternsfor small projects that are quick to finish. You will findpurses, wrist warmers, scarves, socks, small decorativeflowers, make-up bags, tunics for children, belts andother accessories. Some of the projects involve simpleknitting – usually in combination with crochet.Her previous book, Fridas maleverden, was sold to Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.Rights sold to: Finland (WSOY), Iceland (Edda), Sweden (ICA) and United States (Trafalgar SquareBooks).140

Tove FevangCrocheting – and a LittleHakking (or Tunisian Crochet)Hekling – og litt hakkingThe authors was inspired to write this book, fullof ideas and instructions, by finds of old ovencloths in drawers and cupboards in the homes offamily and friends. Make small, original objectsfor yourself and to give to friends. This set ofinstructions describes things one needs for thekitchen, like table mats, oven cloths, towels,cloths and much more. The explanations areclear, with step-by-step illustrations. The book isbursting with great ideas.New!▶Design and CraftsNon-Fiction▶ BACKLISTCross Stich Embroidery (Vi broderer korssting), 2006.Rights sold to: Sweden.Simple Crotcheting (Helt enkel hekling), 2010.Rights sold to: Finland, France, Germany, Sweden and United States.141

▶ Design and CraftsTrine BakkeAlternative PatchworkAndre lappesakerPatchwork quilts are everyday objects according to theauthor, and this book includes:• Old block patterns used in new ways• Naïve appliqué for wall art and used in patchworkquilts.• Full size patterns on a pattern sheet at the back of thebook.The level of difficulty varies from simple, modern examples to the more advanced.Rights sold to: France (Les Editions de Saxe), Iceland (Edda), The Netherlands (De Fontein | Tirion),Sweden (ICA) and United States (Skyhorse).Non-FictionTrine BakkePatchwork and QuiltingLappesakerSome of Bakke's ideas, scattered over many years andhaving evolved through many stages, have been gatheredin a fantastic book filled with patchwork patterns.You will find simple methods for sewing corners andzippers for bags, along with tips for loads of gorgeousthings made from beautiful fabrics and patches.Every pattern is carefully explained with step-by-stepinstructions. With her passion for fabrics and colourcombinations, she presents choices that range fromminiature patches and small pictures for dolls to pillowsand larger blankets. She also demonstrates simple techniques for sewing useful folders,bags and other functional pieces. The book also includes a wealth of information aboutchoices of fabric and quilting.142Rights sold to: Finland (Tammi) and United Kingdom (D&C).

Grete Gulliksen Moe andIngrid SkaansarBlueBlått – søm, strikk, dekorerThe colour blue is the inspiration for the objects in thisbook.It contains a wealth of ideas for both simple and advancedcraft objects that you can make for yourself orfor your home. The instructions include how to makebags, jewellery, patchwork quilts and towels, knittedas well as made with textiles. The book also gives ideasfor wrapping.This book proves that blue is the right colour for every season of the year.New!▶Design and CraftsNon-Fiction▶ BACKLISTJoyful Quilting (Lappeglede), 2004.Rights sold to: sweden and finland.Quilting All Year Round (Lek med lapper året rundt), 2006.Colourful Quilting (Fargesprakende Patchwork), 2009.Rights sold to: Finland and the The Netherlands.143

▶ Design and CraftsLise BergeneCharming QuiltsHjertelige lapperThis book provides a large selection of ideas – fromsmall and funny to large and more demanding projects.Many of the models include sewn or appliquédhearts in varying combinations and sizes.An exciting book to explore.Rights sold to: Ukraine (Mikko).Non-FictionTina Eckeroth and Hilde LienPatchwork DreamsLappedrømmerThis book is overflowing with the joys of sewing withcheering colours that usher spring into the house.There is something for everyone’s individual tastes;projects large and small.Many of the works are based on simple shapes and familiarpatterns – it is the material and the colours thatare unique. Even the slightly advanced patterns can beachieved without major problems if one follows the illustrations and instructions.Rights sold to: Finland (WSOY), France (Les Editions de Saxe) and Sweden (ICA).144

Nina Lise MoenSpreading Joy– Patchwork and ApplicationGledesspredere – lappeteknikk og applikasjon“Spreading joy” is exactly what this book is about:these are small but heart-warming projects. All areeasy to carry out and there is something to suit everyone.You pick the technique you prefer, whethersimple or more time-consuming. Use left-overmaterials which you already have in store. Becausethe projects are small, you won't need much.“Spreading Joy” is good for sharing with others. Usethem as greeting cards or hang them on the wall.Only your imagination will set limits to what you do.New!▶Design and CraftsNon-Fiction145

▶ Design and CraftsGerd Gellein MerkesdalPatchwork in Red and WhiteLapper i rødt og hvittThe author has used vintage kitchen towels, bits ofembroidery and damask dolls and combined themwith new fabrics. The patterns are decorated withbuttons, ribbons and crocheted lace – most of themvintage – for the perfect finishing touches. Projectsspan from small, practical shopping bags, fun anduseful pillows, clutch purses and wall hangings toquilts of all sizes.Her previous book, Lapper – lunt og lekkert, was soldto Sweden and Denmark.Rights sold to: Finland (WSOY), France (Les Editions de Saxe), Iceland (Edda) and Sweden (Ica).Non-FictionRie Norum and Hilde Aanerud KrohgThe Joys of QuiltingQuilteglederThis book contains many beautiful quilts andhandbags for various levels of skill. One can findquilts ranging from those subdued and nuanced tothe brightly coloured ones. Some of the pieces aredecorated with buttons and sequins.The book is filled with ideas: new combinationsof materials, colours and patterns. Be inspired byexciting appliqués, patches and quilting, and learn tosew perfect circles on your machine – without needles.Rights sold to: Estonia, Finland (Tammi), France (Les Editions de Saxe), Sweden (ICA) and UnitedKingdom (D&C).146

Turid Eide and Cathrine Rein CarlsonCreative ScrapbookingKreativ scrapbookingAre you at a loss about what to do with all the pilesof photos stuffed in the lower drawer, packedaway in boxes or saved on your computer? Thisbook gives you a solid foundation for “traditional”scrapbooking, including the knowledge of whatkind of tools you will need to begin. There is also athorough introduction to digital scrapbooking in theback of the book.▶ Design and CraftsRights sold to: Denmark (Aschehoug), Iceland (Edda) and Sweden (Damm).▶ BACKLISTNon-FictionScrapbooking – All Through the Year (Scrapbooking året rundt), 2009.Rights sold to: Sweden.A Book of Ideas for Making Scrapbooks (Idebok for scrapbooking), 2008.Rights sold to: Finland and Sweden.The Big Book on Scrapbooking (Den store boken om scrapbooking), 2011.147

▶ Design and CraftsAnne-Marte WaleurPaper DelightsSi det med papirThis is an inspirational book!The main emphasis is on making your own greetingcards, and the themes include: Weddings;Christmas & New Year; Summer Parties andGarden Parties; Retro-style Parties; Halloween;Kids' Parties; Tapas Get-togethers – but there aremany more. Each theme is subdivided by colourand style, for instance Nature or TraditionalChristmas (mostly reds); Graphics, Sepia andShabby.The book is full of ideas, whatever occasion andstyle you are looking for.Rights sold to: Finland (WSOY) and Sweden (ICA).Non-Fiction▶ BACKLISTRoom by Room (Rom for rom), 2009.Rights sold to: SWEDEN.148

Vigdis Mo JohansenWith Paintbrush and PaletteColour theory – painting –decoupageMed pensel og palettA book for those who are looking for inspiration todevelop interest in painting and decoupage. But it isalso the right book for someone not yet at work witha paintbrush in hand, but who would love to give it atry. Any reader will find many good ideas and greatimages! Also information about how to use acrylicpaints and other paint media, about tools, techniquesand colour theory.▶ Design and CraftsRights sold to: France (Les Editions de Saxe).Previous publications:Jewellery: Make It Yourself (Smykker, lag dem selv), 2005.Rights sold to: Finland.Design Your Own Jewellery (Bli din egen smykkedesigner), 2006.Rights sold to: Finland.The Big Book of Jewellery (Den store smykkeboken), 2006.Rights sold to: UK and China.Vigdis Mo JohansenDecorating on CanvasLag bilder på lerretNon-FictionThis book describes many opportunities for paintingand decorating on canvas. Techniques range fromquite simple decoupage with napkin motives, utilizingphotographs, glossy prints, three-dimensional decorto figurative painting.In regard to motifs, one finds everything from angelsand flowers to simple Christmas patterns. Whetheryou have never painted before, or simply need somenew ideas, this is the book for you.149

▶Design and CraftsMarie AndreassenDecorative Clay ObjectsPynt i leireThis book is a creative firework of colours andshapes. You will find something for every taste,and all kinds of useful objects, large and small.For instance, there are ideas for buttons for childrenand adults; there are attractive pins, rings,bracelets and other forms of jewellery, and smallshapes and figures with which you can decoratescrapbook pages, cards and frames.Non-Fiction▶ BACKLIST150Paint with Acrylic and Watercolor (Mal bilder), 2006.Rights sold to: denmark, finland and iceland.Creative Stamping (Kreativ stempling), 2008.Rights sold to: iceland and sweden.

Arne NerjordetEaster Time All Year RoundPåske hele åretAnd Christmas lasts until Easter starts...Arne & Carlos take you along for a trip intothe world of Easter: among their many ideasare Easter baubles, conversions of their popularChristmas ones. You will also find descriptionsof how to knit egg cosies for Easter breakfast,tray cloths, Easter hares and chickens. Arne &Carlos are in full familiar form.Once more, the ideas are based on a basicdescription with innumerable variations inpatterns and colours.All the projects are manageable and can be finishedin reasonably good time.New!▶Design and CraftsRights sold to: Denmark (Koppelwrite), Finland (Nemo), The Netherlands (De Fontein | Tirion), UnitedKingdom (Search Press) and United States (Trafalgar Square Books).Non-FictionArne Nerjordet (a Norwegian) and Carlos Zachrison(part Swede, part Spaniard) presented their first jointfashion collection in 2002 and, in 2003, they wereinvited to the Paris fashion week to show their designs.The inspiration for their feminine clothes comes frommany sources – from Dolly Parton to Japanese pleatingtechniques and Norwegian traditional dress.151

▶ Design and Crafts6 printruns with atotal of 52.000copies.One set of instructions – 55 patterns!Carlos Zachrison and Arne NerjordetChristmas BaublesJulekuler – én oppskrift, 55 mønsterIn Norway, Christmas baubles – ball- or coneshaped– are very much part of the seasonaltraditions. They are used to decorate theChristmas tree and the wreaths, and can be putup anywhere, in the windows for instance. Thisbook opens up a whole new world, burstingwith creativity.The fantastic patterns for the Christmas baublesdraw on the designs used in traditional Norwegianknitwear. This book is not only directed topractised knitters in need of new ideas, but alsoto novices and to those who just like looking atinspirational images.Non-FictionRights sold to: Denmark (Koppelwrite), Finland (Nemo), France (Les Editions de Saxe), Germany(FrechVerlag), The Netherlands (De Fontein | Tirion), Sweden (Norstedts), United Kingdom (SearchPress) and United States (Trafalgar Square Books).152

STRIKKEDUKKERArne Nerjordet and Carlos ZachrisonKnitted DollsStrikkedukkerFor dolls with a sense of humour!A doll has a fundamental role, but with manyvariations. Even if you never played with dolls,this book will make you want to start. Everyset of instructions for a basic shape comes withmany options. For instance, a sweater can bemade long or short, with short or long sleeves,and in just one colour, or striped, or with a knittedborder.Say hello to the city doll, the keen outdoor doll,the grand event doll and many more! Or simplymodel the doll on yourself – use your eye foramusing oddities.The instructions are clear and always illustrated.Rights sold to: Denmark (Koppelwrite), Finland (Nemo), France (Les Editions de Saxe), Germany(FrechVerlag), The Netherlands (De Fontein | Tirion), Sweden (Norstedts), United Kingdom (SearchPress) and United States (Trafalgar Square Books).87518_dukkebok_r1_Layout 1 15/07/11 09.31 Page 16187518_dukkebok_ny_Layout 1 14/07/11 21.24 Page 2▶Design and CraftsNon-FictionAntrekk 32Skoene pyntet med nye knapper.Hårpynten er en blomst klippetav et gammelt bånd.87518_dukkebok_ny_Layout 1 14/07/11 21.42 Page 951/4 skjørt, 1/2 toppCARLOS OG CARLOS i matchendegensere. Det er gøy å kunnejobbe med designprosessen i miniatyrfør vi lager voksne størrelser!57. SOLROSEKJOLE.GRUNNOPPSKRIFT NR. 11, SIDE 76MATERIALER: Dalegarn, Falk:Gul 2417Oransje 3309SIDE 161153

Miriam Morken and Tone StenkløvChristmas JoysJuleglederJulegleder includes all you need to set the stage for agood, old-fashioned Christmas. You will find ideas forChristmas tree ornaments (including Scandinavianhearts), Christmas stockings, wrapping paper, angels,wreaths, and Christmas treats like ginger cookies.There is something here for everyone – whether youwant to work with patchwork or felt, plywood or paper.Find plenty of projects that allow the whole family totake part in a Christmas Workshop.▶ Design and CraftsRights sold to: Finland (Tammi), France (Les Editions de Saxe), Germany (Droemer Knaur), Iceland(Edda), Sweden (ica) and United States (Stackpole Books).Helene S LundbergChristmas JoyJulefrydSew a lovely pillow or tablecloth especially forChristmas. A new Advent calendar can, over theyears, become an heirloom, and handmade gifts are ajoy to both the person giving them and the recipient.The book’s good mixture of new and old techniquesstands for both tradition and rejuvenation.The contents are varied: Christmas stockings, Christmasstationery, table decorations, Christmas cards andwrappings – and some of the author’s best Christmasrecipes.Non-FictionRights sold to: Finland (Tammi), France (Les Editions de Saxe) and Sweden (ica).Previous publications:Sweet Temptations (Søte fristelser), 2005.Rights sold to: Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.Success with Cakes (Kakelykke), 2007.Rights sold to: Denmark and Sweden.The Joy of Flowers (Blomsterglede), 2007.Rights sold to: Denmark and Sweden.Flower Inspirations (Blomsterinspirasjon). 2008.Rights sold to: Sweden.155

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