The definitive book about Icehotel art & design

*A collection of Bengt Nilsson's photography documenting all phases of construction of ICEHOTEL in Northern Sweden*Includes all of the artists' suites for 6 years and the articles written about each suite and the artists that created them This exquisite book includes the photography of Swedish photographer, Bengt Nilsson as he documented all phases of the construction of ICEHOTEL located in the Arctic Circle, Sweden. It is a compilation of six catalogues that include photographs of the famous ice bars, ice church, main hall and reception as well as the luxury suites and art suites. Each includes a passage describing the design process and artists' thoughts. ICEHOTEL: Art & Design also includes the never before told history of the friendship between Ake Larsson, Ice Hotel architect and Arne Bergh, ICEHOTEL creative director and their journey of more than twenty years creating this magical winter wonderland. It is truly an amazing story of creative partnership and lifelong friendship. Other chapters include the natural phenomenon, Northern Lights and the harvesting of the ice from the Torne River each March. Contents: The Art & Design Story - An Art Venture of Ake Larsson & Arne Bergh; ICEHOTEL - Reception; ICEHOTEL - Main Hall; ICEHOTEL - Ice Chandelier; ICEHOTEL - Art Suites 2006-2012; ICEHOTEL Landscape & Light; ICEHOTEL Melting; ICEHOTEL's Unsung Heroes; Northern Lights; ICEHOTEL Art & Design Group; Photographer Big Ben; Artist Index; Writer Index.