Description
Come to Finland — Coffee Table Book (English Edition)
A high‑quality, illustrated coffee table book presenting approximately 210 vintage Finnish travel posters alongside travel tales and an interpretive essay that adapts the original Finnish volume for English‑speaking readers.
Key Features and Physical Specifications
- Title: Come to Finland (English edition)
- Editors / Contributors: Essay by Diana Webster; Translations by Jason O'Neill and Diana Webster
- Publisher: Edita and Sektorn Press
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 256 pages
- Posters: Approx. 210 vintage posters
- Paper: Galerie Art Silk 150 gsm
- Size: 24 × 32 cm (approx. 9.4 × 12.6 in)
- Weight: 1.9 kg (approx.)
- Publication: 2008 (2nd revised edition); first edition 2007 (sold out)
- ISBN13: 9789513752361
Product Details
This English edition is an adaptation rather than a straight translation, designed to orient and engage English‑language readers. The book pairs high‑resolution reproductions of classic Finnish travel posters with contextual travel narratives and commentary. Diana Webster’s essay—written from the perspective of a long‑time resident—offers cultural and historical insight that illuminates the imagery and the Finland it invites readers to discover. Production quality emphasizes faithful color reproduction and tactile paper stock suited to poster imagery.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced and printed in Finland, the book reflects careful editorial selection and premium production values: art‑grade paper, robust hardcover binding, and layouts optimized for large‑format imagery. The project preserves and celebrates Finland’s visual travel heritage while making it accessible to an international audience.