Naked Machine

The first translation into English of one of Iceland's greatest poets and leading cultural figures. The author of more than 30 literary works, including novels, plays, short stories and poetry, Johannessen has also had a distinguished career with Iceland's leading newspaper, Morgunblaðið, serving as its chief editor since 1959.""-Scandinavian Review. ""Many fine poems...indicate the sterling quality of Mr. Johannessen's work as well as the translating ability of Mr. Brement, a former U.S. ambassador to Iceland.""-Scandinavian-American Bulletin