Regardless of religion or irreligion, for Finns the northern highlands are sacred. They are synonymous with adventure - and the most unforgettable stories are born out of adventures.
Historical peaks, from which the Earth has been proven to be round, and where the aurora borealis have been proven to be an electrical phenomenon. Iconic slopes occupied by UFOs, and where eternal vows have been sworn. Views of valleys, where entire villages have been submerged under artificial lakes, and ecosystems have collapsed into strangled streams. Tales of giants, and falling into trances. Stories that only Lapland's masters of exaggeration can tell.
Out of thousands of options, the content of the Atlas was chosen with the question: "What if the highlands had kept a guest book of what happened on their slopes?" After careful consideration, fifty events were folded into the covers. These events have left an everlasting mark on the fells of Lapland - immortal stories, that echo through the people, communities and nature of the North.
The rich and powerful stories compiled by Jenny Siivola are illustrated with Tytti Muurinen's astonishing paintings and state-of-the-art layout. This uniquely beautiful book takes the reader through the eight seasons of Lapland, from the Christmas season to the berry summer, and from the walk-on snow to the first frost.
The book's gorgeous art and rich stories take you on a journey that excites a whole spectrum of emotions.