Miscellany



Typewritten draft of first page of Independent People:
Halldór and Auður, circa 1975:
Halldór and singer-songwriter Megas, circa 1985:



Article in Heimskringla touting readings in Canada by HKL circa 1927:
Art print of HKL by Erró:
Song Hvert örstutt spor (Each tiny step), lyrics by Laxness:



Another version:



Yet another version:



Magazine Cover, circa 1962:



Another art print of Laxness by Erró:
Manuscript in HKL’s handwriting:
Commemorative stamp:



Halldór Laxness and Davíd Stefansson LP:


Songs from HKL poems CD:

Ad from Esquire magazine, December, 1946 featuring Independent People:


Recent bookstore display in Reykjavík:



Claudio reads Laxness poetry in Spanish:



Swedish Commemorative stamp:

Plaque commemorating Laxness’ birthplace on Laugavegur, Rekjavík:


Cover art from numerous translations...

Octavio’s personal photos with Laxness...

Katerina’s artistic interpretations of Independent People...

Crater on Mercury named for HKL…

Salman Rushdie receives HKL literary prize…

Tintin and Laxness poster:






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