Photographs shape our memories and the way we see nature, our surroundings, and our fellow humans. Photography is at once a powerful medium for artistic creation and a useful tool for sensing and understanding the world. Snowflakes in the Night Sky is a personal and philosophical take on the interplay between photographs, memory, and reality. The author examines her own life and the lives of others through photographs, considers the role they play and the impact they have, and discusses photography as an art form.

Cultural studies specialist Sigrun Alba Sigurdardottir has published a number of books as well as academic articles on photography. In this book, she writes about the role photographs play in daily life and how both artists and the general public can use them to capture thoughts and life experiences; to truly shed new light on the world.

“… a book that deserves a wide audience. There is a great deal of substance here and much to reflect upon. Snowflakes in the Night Sky places the world in a new context.” SKALD.IS

“Many more topics are explored, and it is safe to say that no one will look at photographs the same way again after reading this book.” VIKAN MAGAZINE