Einar Már Guðmundsson (born 1954 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic novelist, poet and essayist who made his debut in 1980. He studied comparative literature in Iceland before moving to Copenhagen to work at the University of Copenhagen, and his long connection to Denmark runs through much of his writing. He won the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1995 for the novel "Angels of the Universe" and received the Swedish Academy's Nordic Prize in 2012. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
Einar Már Guðmundsson received on 23 April 2026 the Jón Sigurðsson Prize, awarded by the Icelandic parliament Althingi for his contribution to strengthening the bonds between Iceland and Denmark.
The novel "All from Hat to Shoe" was published on 9 April 2026 in Danish by Lindhardt and Ringhof in translation by Erik Skyum-Nielsen - a semi-autobiographical account of the 1980s literary milieu in Copenhagen.
A Faroese translation of the novel "All from Hat to Shoe" was published by the publisher Sprotin, translated by Martin Næs and Þóra Þóroddsdóttir.
The novel "Thus Known for Right" (2024) was published as a sequel to "Icelandic Criminals" and depicts rebellion, justice and the dream of freedom in a time when dangerous ideas could cost one's life.
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100concertSat 30.1.Too Many Zooz
100concertWed 4.11.D-Block Europe, French Montana Worldwide Wave Tour / Copenhagen
100concertFri 16.10.Dizzee Rascal // We Want Bass EU Tour
100concertFri 20.11.GLAIVE + KURTAIN
99concertWed 11.11.Yndling
99concertFri 27.11.Omah Lay
99concertFri 2.4.Barselona
98concertThu 15.10.Dizzee Rascal!
98concertFri 16.10.Smag På Dig Selv
98concertThu 26.11.Oslo Gospel Choir
98concertSun 28.3.Jordan Rakei
98concertSat 5.6.Jorja Smith
Icelandic author Einar Már Gudmundsson reads from his award-winning poetry collection, accompanied by Christian Risgaard's specially composed music.
An Icelandic author reads from his poetry collection while a Danish composer performs live music in an intimate evening blending literature and sound.
Icelandic author Einar Már Guðmundsson presents his new novel about a young poet in 1980s Copenhagen, with readings and discussion of his broader literary career.