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Andri Magnason

Award-Winning Icelandic Writer & Documentary Film Director; Known for "On Time and Water"

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Andri Magnason Biography

Andri Snær Magnason is an Icelandic writer and documentary film director born in Reykjavik on the 14th of July 1973. His book, "On Time and Water," was a bestseller in Iceland in 2019 and has been translated to more than 30 languages. "On Time and Water" won the Tiziano Terzani Award in Italy 2021 and was shortlisted for the Nordic Councils Literary Prize of 2021.

Andri has written novels, poetry, plays, short stories and essays. He is a popular public speaker, with sold out performances in The Reykjavik City Theatre. He is the codirector with Þorfinnur Guðnason of the documentary film "Dreamland." His second documentary film directed with Anni Ólafsdóttir, "The Hero’s Journey to the Third Pole – a Bipolar Musical Documentary with Elephants," internationally premiered at CPH:DOX 2021. His third documentary premiered in 2021 also with Anni Ólafsdóttir: "Apausalypse."

Andri’s work has been published or performed in more than 40 countries. His novel, "LoveStar," got the Philip K Dick Special Citation 2013, and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire for best International science fiction book in France 2016. "LoveStar" was chosen “Novel of the year” by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Award. His most recent children’s/YA Book, "The Casket of Time," won the Icelandic literary Award and was nominated for the Nordic Council Children’s book Award and has been sold to 14 countries. His children’s book, "The Story of the Blue Planet," was the first children’s book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize and has been published or performed in 40 countries. "The Story of the Blue Planet" received the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award 2000 the West Nordic Children’s Book Prize 2002, The Green Earth Honour Award 2013, the UKLA Award in 2014 in the UK, and Children’s book of the Year in China 2019. "The Blue Planet" has been performed in theatres in Greece, Finland, Denmark, Swiss, Iceland and Canada. Andri has collaborated with various artists in the fields of activism, science, architecture, visual art, music, theatre and documentary film. Andri has been active in the fight against the destruction of the Icelandic Highlands. His book, "Dreamland – a Self Help Manual for a Frightened Nation," takes on these issues. His text for the memorial of Ok glacier became widely read around the world.

Andri ran for President of Iceland in 2016 with environmental issues on his agenda and came third. He lives in Reykjavík and has four children.

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The Story of the Blue Planet

The Story of the Blue Planet

LoveStar: A Novel

LoveStar: A Novel

Dreamland: A Self-Help Manual for a Frightened Nation

Dreamland: A Self-Help Manual for a Frightened Nation

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    Speaking fees for Andri Magnason, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Andri Magnason charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Andri Magnason, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Andri Magnason for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andri Magnason for your next private or corporate function.
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Award-Winning Icelandic Writer & Documentary Film Director; Known for "On Time and Water"

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Andri Magnason Biography

Andri Snær Magnason is an Icelandic writer and documentary film director born in Reykjavik on the 14th of July 1973. His book, "On Time and Water," was a bestseller in Iceland in 2019 and has been translated to more than 30 languages. "On Time and Water" won the Tiziano Terzani Award in Italy 2021 and was shortlisted for the Nordic Councils Literary Prize of 2021.

Andri has written novels, poetry, plays, short stories and essays. He is a popular public speaker, with sold out performances in The Reykjavik City Theatre. He is the codirector with Þorfinnur Guðnason of the documentary film "Dreamland." His second documentary film directed with Anni Ólafsdóttir, "The Hero’s Journey to the Third Pole – a Bipolar Musical Documentary with Elephants," internationally premiered at CPH:DOX 2021. His third documentary premiered in 2021 also with Anni Ólafsdóttir: "Apausalypse."

Andri’s work has been published or performed in more than 40 countries. His novel, "LoveStar," got the Philip K Dick Special Citation 2013, and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire for best International science fiction book in France 2016. "LoveStar" was chosen “Novel of the year” by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Award. His most recent children’s/YA Book, "The Casket of Time," won the Icelandic literary Award and was nominated for the Nordic Council Children’s book Award and has been sold to 14 countries. His children’s book, "The Story of the Blue Planet," was the first children’s book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize and has been published or performed in 40 countries. "The Story of the Blue Planet" received the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award 2000 the West Nordic Children’s Book Prize 2002, The Green Earth Honour Award 2013, the UKLA Award in 2014 in the UK, and Children’s book of the Year in China 2019. "The Blue Planet" has been performed in theatres in Greece, Finland, Denmark, Swiss, Iceland and Canada. Andri has collaborated with various artists in the fields of activism, science, architecture, visual art, music, theatre and documentary film. Andri has been active in the fight against the destruction of the Icelandic Highlands. His book, "Dreamland – a Self Help Manual for a Frightened Nation," takes on these issues. His text for the memorial of Ok glacier became widely read around the world.

Andri ran for President of Iceland in 2016 with environmental issues on his agenda and came third. He lives in Reykjavík and has four children.

Andri Magnason Videos

  • A Conversation with Icelandic author and activist Andri Snær Magnason
    Icelandic author and activist Andri Snær Magnason made a virtual stop on his book tour at the University of New England to introduce his latest...
  • On time and water | Andri Snær Magnason
    Over the next 200 years, we can expect all of the Earth's glaciers to disappear -- unless we act now, says writer Andri Snær Magnason. Telling the...
  • Andri Magnason: Questioning growth
    Andri Magnason is an Icelandic writer who co-directed the documentary film Dreamland, about a massive industrial project in Iceland that exposed some...

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  • How to book Andri Magnason?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Andri Magnason for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Andri Magnason, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Andri Magnason or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Andri Magnason?

    Speaking fees for Andri Magnason, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Andri Magnason charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Andri Magnason, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Andri Magnason?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Andri Magnason for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andri Magnason for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Andri Magnason or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Andri Magnason or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Andri Magnason is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Andri Magnason for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Andri Magnason generally travels from Iceland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dean Karlan, Daniel Altman, Erik Qualman, Josh Linkner and Graham Hill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andri Magnason for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Andri Magnason Speaker Videos

  • A Conversation with Icelandic author and activist Andri Snær Magnason
    Icelandic author and activist Andri Snær Magnason made a virtual stop on his book tour at the University of New England to introduce his latest work, On Time and Water, a reflection on why humans...
    On time and water | Andri Snær Magnason
    Over the next 200 years, we can expect all of the Earth's glaciers to disappear -- unless we act now, says writer Andri Snær Magnason. Telling the story of the Okjökull glacier in Iceland, the...
  • Andri Magnason: Questioning growth
    Andri Magnason is an Icelandic writer who co-directed the documentary film Dreamland, about a massive industrial project in Iceland that exposed some ugly truths about politics, industry and...
    The Cold Rush: Iceland's Pursuit of Arctic Riches
    For The World Today, writer Andri Snær Magnason explains Icelandic anticipation of new opportunities in the Arctic. In this photo essay, he discusses how Norway provides a model of hope for the...

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