…droplets I dropar…
Anecdotes from the far north
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"...droplets / dropar..."
Type: Paperback, 212 pages
Authors: Dánjal á Neystabø, Kim Rafael Nyberg
Categories: Art Books, Culture & Heritage, Coffe Table Book
Country of origin: Faroe Islands
Design & layout: Liv Anastasia Ikkala
ISBN: 978-99972-1-583-3
Publication date: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Sprotin, www.sprotin.fo
Description:
"...droplets / dropar..." is a visually rich coffee table book that accompanies Klingra’s debut album, "...eftir". This 212-page book explores stories, memories, and landscapes connected to the Faroe Islands and Færingehavn, Greenland. Through a blend of poetry, photography, personal narratives, and traditional Faroese recipes, the book offers readers a deeper look into the culture and heritage that inspire Klingra’s music.
Available:
Purchase at Klingra concerts, selected shops in the Faroe Islands, and here on our website.
Guided by anecdotes of the past, "...droplets / dropar..." takes you on a heartfelt journey into the soul of the Faroe Islands. Fulfilling a grandson's promise to his Abbi (grandfather), this coffee table book weaves personal stories, poetic reflections drawn from the lyrics of Klingra's album "...eftir," and beautiful imagery to reveal a world where the unforgiving sea shapes lives and stories.
At the core of the book lies Færingehavn, a remote fishing harbor in Greenland where generations of Faroese fishermen braved icy waters to provide for their families. Through collected anecdotes from these seafarers, letters from loved ones on distant shores, and the touching voice of Abbi himself, the book paints a vivid portrait of resilience, longing, and quiet heroism in everyday life.
Interweaving new poems, the story delves into themes of loss and solidarity. It explores the profound connection between people and place, the natural rhythms of life attuned to nature, and the wisdom of a generation that valued presence and community.
"...droplets / dropar..." is a tribute to the elders' wisdom, the stories that shape us, and a time when the pace was slower and less fragmented. It invites you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in the stories and pictures.
Experience deep emotions, the taste of traditional Faroese cuisine, and gain a historical perspective on Faroese fishing and what it means for these remote islands in the North Atlantic. This book opens a passage into the heart of a people and celebrates the droplets that, together, form the vast ocean that becomes our lives.
