Iceland: Land of the Sagas

Both the land and the people of one of Europe's most beautiful countries come alive in this colorful account of David Roberts and Jon Krakauer's adventures as they walk, climb, and photograph their way through Iceland. Roberts's penetrating narrative connects the two authors to the unfamiliar landscape while Krakauers photographs beautifully capture the raw spirit of the enigmatic country.

Circumnavigating Iceland in summer and winter, Krakauer and Roberts encounter stories of monks and Vikings, outlaws and adventurers, trolls and witches. While touring and photographing a landscape of remarkable variety, they discover the myths and legends of Iceland's stirring history. Numerous other adventures -- including a hazardous winter climb to the summit of one of Iceland's tallest mountains -- round out a fascinating introduction to this unique and beautiful land.

A must-have for the millions of fans who have read Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild and Into Thin Air-they will be thrilled to discover this outstanding writer's superb additional talents as a photographer.