This is the first official enhanced e-book created for a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Published in conjunction with Norway Communicated and Vestfold-Telemark County. Featuring an exclusive Foreword by Dr. Mechtild Rössler (Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the Heritage Division), she described the book as 'beautifully crafted and meticulously researched'. Description; The world was coming to a crossroads, and many were concerned. As the world population began to boom during the course of the 1800s, the scientific question began to circulate – how long would the world population survive on current food supply production? To answer that challenge, it was just over a century ago in Norway that a major transformation took place. During the course of just a short decade, power plants, factories, transport systems and company towns were created. The urgent and immediate goal - producing enough mineral fertiliser to increase world food production. This is the story of the UNESCO Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site. 250 pages of interactivity, videos, 1000+ photos, historical documentation, human-interest essays, facts, figures, innovative technology, architecture, trains, ships, design, and more - all colourfully presented in this state-of-the-art eBook. Available in English and Norwegian, Android […]
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Norway is ravaged by civil war, and the King’s illegitimate son is guarded in deep secret. A boy that half the kingdom is out to kill, and whom two men have to protect with their own lives. Birkebeinerne is the story of the escape that changed the history of Norway forever. The events that occurred during the winter of 1206 were so spectacular, dramatic and heroic that they cried out to be told on the big screen. To do that a fantastic script, a renowned director and some of the best actors in Norway and Denmark were brought together, along with fantastic locations in the Lillehammer and Ringsaker region of Norway, where the actual events took place over 800 years ago. Featuring contributions from members of the film’s cast and crew, as well as travel suggestions on how to experience the real Birkebeinerne, this is a peerless collection of landscape and film stills photography by a master of his craft. Join Ian J Brodie on a magical journey into Norway. Published 2016 On Location Guides ISBN: 978 1 367 24147 3 72 pages
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KEY BRIEF: CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THE HEDMARK REGION THROUGH ITS HISTORY, HERITAGE, ATTRACTIONS & BOUTIQUE HOTELS. Photographic and brochure copy assignment for Visit Lillehammer. Three visits in three seasons with a client brief of capturing the history and heritage of the Oppland region of Norway. Images created for brochure, web and multimedia uses. Over 20 attractions and hotels included. Enhanced e-Book for Visit Lillehammer released December 2016 e-Book Information The Lillehammer region and Gudbrandsdalen (Gudbrand Valley) in Norway offer a myriad of cultural experiences and activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Join award winning author and photographer, Ian J Brodie, on a journey of discovery through the history and heritage of the region. Travelling from Lillehammer in the south to Rondane National Park in the north, you will discover a vibrant cultural landscape with farms clinging to the mountain sides and picturesque villages along the way. You will find numerous gems steeped in cultural history and offering unique adventures, heritage accommodation and traditional Norwegian food. A scenery in which you can relax, enjoy the tranquillity and find inspiration. With Into Norway you will get a unique insight into Norwegian culture and way of life, with authentic stories and […]
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Official photographer for Visit Somerset. A major project released in May 2016 at Westminster wass an enhanced e-book entitled Visit Somerset: History and Heritage. Available for free download on Apple and Android devices. Also published on the Visit Somerset website in HTML 5 format. Project also incorporates royalty free images for use by Visit Somerset and image media library website creation for sale of images and downloads for media use. Book incorporates 450 images, 25,000 words, audio and video. All images, text and e-book creation by Ian Brodie Consulting. e-Book Information Somerset is a county that has it all. Ranked seventh in the UK for size with vast expanses of open, unspoilt spaces waiting to be explored. Join award winning author and photographer, Ian Brodie, on a journey of discovery through the history and heritage of the county. Uncover the stunning variety of scenery: compare the bleak majesty of the Mendip Hills with the ever-changing vistas of Exmoor, the soft folds of the southern hills, the rich green flatness of the Levels, the great expanses of sand beaches with their popular resort towns and the rocky headlands at either end of the Somerset shoreline. Discover noble ‘wool’ churches, with […]
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Official photographer for Visit Rjukan, Telemark, Norway. In 2014, an enhanced e-book for Apple iPad was released in conjunction with The Heavy Water War mini-series. This 200 page book tells the story of Rjukan and in particular the battle for heavy water during WWII. IAN SPENT 10 WEEKS IN RJUKAN CAPTURING THE WINTER LANDSCAPE AND IMAGES FOR THE HEAVY WATER WAR MINI-SERIES. e-Book Information The town of Rjukan in the Telemark region of Norway has a remarkable history. The birth of modern Norwegian tourism, the development of hydroelectric power and artificial fertiliser to feed a growing world population, facilitation of moder-day workers' rights, nuclear development and the bravery and tenacity of wartime saboteurs. This enhanced e-book tells the amazing story of Rjukan alongside the filming of the award winning NRK produced mini-series, The Heavy Water War. This book was completely revised and updated in June 2017. It is a free download from Apple iBooks. It includes A foreword by The Heavy Water War Director Per-Olav Sørensen. Interactive maps and location directions Touring and attraction information with direct links to websites. Exclusive images from the mini-series. Extensive full-screen slideshows and panorama images. Audio guided walking tours. Background information on the […]
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