Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Click to Open Search Bar

Andri Magnason

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

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

Travels From Travels From:
Iceland
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

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...

Andri Magnason Books

  • 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

FAQs on booking Andri Magnason

  • How do I book Andri Magnason to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andri Magnason for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Andri Magnason or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Andri Magnason

    Speaking fees for Andri Magnason, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andri Magnason are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andri Magnason, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Andri Magnason speak about?

    Andri Magnason is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Innovation, Inspirational, Literary, Motivation, Music, Science and Technology, Speakers by Industry, Technology Speakers, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Andri Magnason travel from?

    Andri Magnason generally travels from Iceland, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Andri Magnason’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Andri Magnason for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, 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 speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Andri Magnason or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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 Robert Ballard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andri Magnason for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Speakers Similar to Andri Magnason

related speakers Users also viewed these speakers:

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP