Books
Out of Africa By Isak Dinesen
With classic simplicity and a painter’s feeling for atmosphere and detail, Isak Dinesen tells of the years she spent from 1914 to 1931 managing a coffee plantation in Kenya. Dinesen was the pseudonym for Karen Blixen, a Danish writer of...
$18.00
Barbros Sysaker by Barbro Tronhuus Storlien
Written in Norwegian Bokmål. See your clothes with new eyes.Few objects are as important for living active lives with other people as the clothes we wear. Because what would happen if we didn't have the ability to dress? In this...
$75.00
Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023. A child who will be named Johannes is born. An old man named Johannes dies. Between these two points, Jon Fosse gives us the details of an entire life, starkly compressed....
$19.95
Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids by by Frank Egholm
Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids is the perfect introduction to the rewarding craft of woodcarving for children! In this convenient, small-format woodcarving book, popular author and master carver Frank Egholm offers simple techniques and 18 step-by-step projects that kids can...
$12.99
Carve a World of Gnomes by Nikki Reese
Featuring seven step-by-step wood carving projects with full-size patterns and detailed painting and finishing instructions, this booklet takes you around the globe to various countries and regions by way of adorable gnomes to carve. From a Kentish gnome who redirects...
$9.99
Vesterheim Magazine Vol. 21, No. 2 2023-Fjords, Farms, Folk Art
Vesterheim is published twice a year, featuring in-depth articles focusing on the museum's priceless collections of artifacts, Norwegian-American history and culture, and up-to-date information on all museum events, classes, tours, and education opportunities. The magazine is a benefit to Vesterheim...
$5.00
Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius
This spellbinding Swedish novel follows a young indigenous woman as she struggles to defend her family’s reindeer herd and culture amidst xenophobia, climate change, and a devious hunter whose targeted kills are considered mere theft in the eyes of the...
$18.99
The Rømmegrøt Diet by Rolf Svanoe
Reflections on the Norwegian Immigrant Story. This booklet tells the story of Norwegian emigration to the United States through the lens of food. Rømmegrøt is a delicious creamy porridge beloved by many. Through personal stories, the author shows what life...
$13.95
Pelle's New Suit by Elsa Beskow
This is a mini edition (6.75 x 5 inches) of one of Elsa Beskow's most popular titles, Pelle's New Suit. First the sheep must be sheared, the wool carded and spun, dyed, woven, and so on. Finally the tailor completes...
$11.95
Gnomes (Revised Edition) by Wil Huygen
A newly reissued edition of the beloved illustrated survey of gnome life, history, and lore, which has sold astronomically since its original publication in 1977. Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is...
$35.00
Fast Talk Norwegian by Lonely Planet
Although you can get by in Norway without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences. Use Fast Talk Norwegian to help you find...
$7.99
Hunger By Knut Hamsun
First published in Norway in 1890 by Norwegian Nobel Prize author, Hunger probes the depths of consciousness with frightening and gripping power. A true classic of modern literature, it is the story of a Norwegian artist who wanders the streets,...
$17.00
Giants in the Earth by Ole Edvart Rølvaag
O. E. Rølvaag’s Giants in the Earth is an epic story of resilience. It follows Norwegian immigrants Per Hansa and Beret as they pursue dreams of homesteading on the untamed Now available in a beautifully designed package for a new generation of...
$18.99
Winter Tales: Stories and Folktales from Around the World by Dawn Casey
A beautifully illustrated treasury of winter-themed folktales celebrating diverse heritage and cultural storytelling, including "The Nutcracker," "The Snow Queen," and "The Mitten."Winter Tales is a fully illustrated treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of the season throughout the world. This...
$19.99
Karvsnitt: Carving, Pattern & Color in the Slöjd Tradition by Jögge Sundqvist
Cutting patterns and symbols in wood and enhancing them with vibrant color are folk traditions kept alive in the slöjd craft. Through decorations imbued with meaning, chip carving has given soul to slöjd woodcraft throughout history. Even today, chip carving...
$48.00
Norske Strikketradisjoner by Nina Granlund Sæther
A thorough presentation of Norwegian knitting history! In this book, Nina Granlund Sæther has delved into history in search of traces that can tell how knitting techniques came to Norway, spread, and became part of the national history and identity. The very...
$139.00
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