Welcome to Iceland, a very small nation with a very large number (two hundred and sixty-five) of (mostly) very small museums, often found in the backyards of houses. From Reykjavik's renowned Phallological Museum to a house of stones; from curious monsters to a museum of whales, here is an enchanted story of obsession, curation, and the peculiar magic of this isolated island.
<p> <strong>A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR</strong> <br> <strong>AN OBSERVER BEST ART BOOK OF 2021</strong> <br> <strong>SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022</strong> </p> <p> <strong>'This is a wonderful book. A lyrical journey into the natural and unnatural world' Patti Smith</strong> </p>
Forget the Dragon and Unicorn myths: more interesting by far, though often overlooked, are the quiet, slow-growing Blue Whales. If you have an established business and you're now ready for serious growth, this book is for you.
<p> <strong>'A must-read' <em>New Scientist</em></strong> <br> <strong>'Fascinating' Greta Thunberg</strong> <br> <strong>'Enthralling' George Monbiot</strong> <br> <strong>'Brilliant' Philip Hoare</strong> </p> <p> <strong>A thrilling investigation into the pioneering world of animal communication, where big data and artificial intelligence are changing our relationship with animals forever </strong> </p>