How a book about norwegian wood has become a global hit the. Translation rights are sold to germany piper, sweden forum, finland like, denmark samleren and the netherlands atlas. Chopping, stacking and drying wood the scandinavian way was a bestseller in norway, has been translated into 10 languages and spawned a 12hour tv programme of wood being chopped and burned that transfixed a million norwegians. The best book about wood that youre ever likely to find. Nov 24, 2015 clearly, i fall neatly into the category the author lars mytting identifies as the armchair wood chopper. You will want to go out and collect, chop, and stack wood while reading, even if dont own an axe. I n 2015, lars mytting s nonfiction handbook norwegian wood ignited in the british a love of chopping and stacking wood.
The norwegian wood activity book is an original gift for all seasons and the perfect fireside companion, to bring warmth and entertainment to. Whether it is chopping, drying, or stacking of wood, lars mytting has you covered. One of the distinctive features of lars myttings cult classic, norwegian wood, is that is touches the heart, the head, and the hands in equal measure. A stepbystep guide to preparing your wood store independent whether youre a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, norwegian wood is an entertaining guide for yearround wood management, and the perfect gift. The internationally bestselling guide to chopping and storing firewood. It is uncommon for a book not originally written in english to become popular in the uk, but norwegian journalist and author lars mytting achieved this rare feat when his book norwegian wood became a surprising hit among british readers. Chopping and stacking wood is a pastime where the world makes sense once more. After writer lars mytting moved to the countryside in his native norway, he noticed how happy his neighbor ottar was chopping and stacking wood to heat his house. Lars mytting, a novelist and journalist, was born in favang, norway, in 1968. Lars mytting s norwegian wood combines both eminently practical information about tree types and wood stacking methods the norwegian sunwall woodpile, for example, is a real classic.
Lars myttings first novel, horsepower 272 pages was published by gyldendal in 2006, and the first print run sold out in three weeks, followed by several additional printings. Clearly, i fall neatly into the category the author lars mytting identifies as the armchair wood chopper. It establishes lars mytting as one of the great norwegian storytellers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read norwegian wood. Oct 29, 2019 following the extraordinary international success of norwegian wood, the bestselling manual for chopping, stacking and drying wood the scandinavian way, the norwegian wood activity book offers something for all the family, including. The sixteen trees of the sommewow, quite a novel and thats in english so i can only imagine what it reads like in norwegian. Buy norwegian wood activity book by lars mytting, adam doughty from waterstones today. Lars mytting, bestselling author of norwegian wood, brings his deep knowledge of history, carpentry, fishing, and stave churches to this compelling historical novel, an. His novel the sixteen trees of the somme was awarded the norwegian national booksellers award and has been bought for film. Nov 25, 2015 lars mytting was born in norway, where there is still a large culture of chopping wood, and lives with his family in a pine house in a small town.
He has written two novels, both of which met with critical acclaim, and the first was published in denmark, sweden, germany, and finland. Download audiobooks by lars mytting to your device. A bible, an affirmation, a reference book, a piece of poetry, a true pleasure. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 50 arcs of the bell in the lake by lars mytting. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. It gives you the chance to experience authentic techniques in creating heat sans a. Lars mytting makes a convincing case for the superiority of wood compared to other forms of heating.
Chopping, stacking, and drying wood the scandinavian way was recently translated into english. The sixteen trees of the somme by lars mytting books. Chopping, stacking, and drying wood the scandinavian way. Lars mytting is a norwegian novelist and journalist. His book, norwegian wood hel ved, was front and center in every bookstore in every town. It is a good read, well written, well researched, nice looking, and it seems like a quality printing. His novel svom med dem som drukner published in english as the. Whether youre a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, norwegian wood is the perfect fireside read, and an ideal gift. Full of useful technical detail and guidance, but also a wonderful insight into the relationship we have with wood, how it brings communities together and shapes societies. Booktopia has norwegian wood, chopping, stacking and drying wood the scandinavian way by lars mytting.
Chopping, stacking, and drying wood the scandinavian way mytting, lars on. A stepbystep guide to preparing your wood store independent. Norwegian wood has become an international bestseller, and was the bookseller industry awards nonfiction book of the year 2016. Lars passion is infectious and uplifting not something you can usually say about a non fiction book. Book giveaway for the bell in the lake by lars mytting feb. Norwegian wood provides useful advice on the rustic hows and whys of taking care of your heating needs, but its also a thoughtful attempt to understand mans ageold predilection for stacking wood and passion for open fires. Myttings international success is an example of how books about apparently niche subjects can end up. Chopping, stacking, and drying wood the scandinavian way ebook written by lars mytting. The internationally bestselling guide to chopping and storing firewood 01 by mytting, lars, ferguson, robert, ferguson, robert isbn. Read an extract from norwegian wood by lars mytting whsmith.
Born in favang, norway, mytting became a critically acclaimed novelist after quitting his job in the city and moving to the chilly eastern norwegian valley of osterdalen to become a fulltime author. The book is a magic carpet that transports readers to different places, he explains. Norwegian wood activity book by lars mytting, adam doughty. Norwegian wood, chopping, stacking and drying wood the. This is the definitive firewood book in norway, from anne. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lars mytting books online. His first nonfiction book explores the simple relationship between man and fire, whilst offering valuable information on various woods, burn rates, stacking, drying and more. Apparently this is the first of a translated trilogy by norwegian author, lars mytting, yet this marvellous historical novel already feels epic in scope, richly descriptive and so detailed when it comes to the stave churches and their history. Armchair woodchoppers make diy timber guide surprise. However, it was for norwegian wood, a work of nonfiction, that he became a household name. Stunning and elegiac, norwegian wood first propelled haruki murakami into the forefront of the literary scene. How a book about norwegian wood has become a global hit. Apr 26, 2017 this book turned out to be a simple, elegant book about felling trees, stacking logs and the simple pleasures of burning wood.
Lars myttings nonfiction book hel ved norwegian wood is one of the greatest publishing successes in scandinavia ever. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Yes, the sixteen trees of the somme is a mystery, but it is a great deal more. Matthew lloyd davies is a veteran actor, audiobook narrator, and director. He has written two novels, both met with critical acclaim, and the first was sold to denmark, sweden, germany and finland.
The norwegian wood is every outdoor enthusiasts best companion for learning the ropes of traditional scandinavian heatcreation methods. Chopping, stacking, and drying wood the scandinavian way kindle edition published october 6th 2015 by abrams image kindle edition, 192 pages. An intriguing window into the exoticism of scandinavian culture, the book also features enough inherently interesting. Oct 14, 2015 the book is part human interest and part technicalinformational. Top trunks spot the difference dottodot and mazes cut out and colour the woodchoppers clothing.
Its like an equilateral triangle of the literary arts, a rare feat in any language. The latest scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a stieg larssonlike thriller. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lars mytting, an author and journalist, was born in f vang, norway, in 1968. He has written two novels, both of which met with critical acclaim, and the first. His books have been translated into several languages. Whether youre a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, norwegian wood is an entertaining guide for yearround wood management, and the perfect gift. Jan 17, 2016 we first came across lars mytting during a trip to scotland. The norwegian wood activity book is an original gift for all seasons and the perfect fireside companion, to bring warmth and entertainment to armchair enthusiasts and active woodcutters alike. Winner of the british book industry awards nonfiction book of the year 2016. It is a practicallyrical guide on the use and lore of firewood, based on norwegian traditions. Oct 06, 2015 the best book about wood that youre ever likely to find.
Toru, a serious young college student in tokyo, is devoted to naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their mutual passion is marked by the tragic death of their best friend years before. Lars mytting, bestselling author of norwegian wood, brings his deep knowledge of history, carpentry, fishing, and stave churches to this compelling historical novel, an international bestseller sold in 12 countries. Norwegian wood by mytting, lars and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nothing cheers up a room or warms the heart and hands like a crackling fire. The sixteen trees of the somme, by lars mytting a saga stretching from norway to scotland has ingrained appeal, writes roger cox. Norwegian wood 9781623658274 by mytting, lars and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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