preview: Føroyar Vestmanhavn Journal
From a series of a dozen hardback bindings.
A full paper binding covered with a unique section from Faroese maps, meaning that no two books in this series are the same. These Føroyar Journals are filled with recycled paper for writing and drawing making them perfect for every day use.
The name of each journal corresponds to the area of map on the front cover.
THE FAROE ISLANDS
Not to be confused with Fårö; Faro, Fair Isle; Farø, or Pharaoh.
The Faroes are an archipelago (several small islands) about half way between Iceland and Norway. The distance from Orkney to the Faroes, is only 190 miles. As a comparison, the distance from Orkney to Edinburgh is 235 miles.
Like Orkney, the Faroes were once under the control of Norway and so, for us, looking at maps of the Faroes and their familiar place names, studying images of their towns and landscapes, is often like looking at photographs of a cousin.
We're also reminded of the unique mindset one develops living the island life, which is best described in this poem
If ever you’ve lived on an island
if ever you’ve lived by the sea;
You’ll never return to the mainland
once your spirit has been set free.
-J. Earnhart © ’92
THE COVER ON THIS BOOK
Sections of printed maps of various areas of the Faroe Islands
THE PAPER INSIDE
80 pages of Five Seasons, a British-made recycled paper made from 100% recovered fibre.
Developed for publishing and printmaking, this paper works beautifully with drawing and writing inks, felt tipped, gel and marker pens, and pencils etc making it a wonderful, flexible-use paper- ideal for use in these everyday bindings.
THE STRUCTURE
A hardback, binding, made to withstand the rigours of everyday use. All of our books are LayFlat, allowing them to open fully flat on a surface
and beyond! These books can be opened 360 degrees, cover to cover, allowing you to hold the book in one hand and work on a single page, should conditions require.
VPCo Book Bag
This book is supplied with a VPCo Book Bag.
By J&J Jeffery