Edward Hancox

Edward Hancox lives in the UK but spends as much time as he can in Iceland. Music - especially contemporary Icelandic music - is his other passion. He writes about both subjects for various magazines and websites, including Iceland Review, Atlantica, and the Reykjavík Grapevine.

Edward enjoys growing plants, which, not unlike himself, are tall and thin. He has had particular success with bamboo and rhubarb. It is not possible to grow bamboo in Iceland, but rhubarb is surprisingly prevalent.

Praise for Iceland, Defrosted:

‘A devoted fan of all things Icelandic - and particularly Icelandic music - Edward Hancox has shared his amusing anecdotes the world over through his colorful columns on Iceland Review online. His readers will be sure to welcome his publishing debut.’ Eygló Arnarsdóttir, Iceland Review

‘Hancox knows his Björk from his Borko’ Ólafur Arnalds (musician & composer)

‘A deeply personal tale with a warm-hearted focus’ National Geographic Traveller

‘Writes with wit and humour. Wonderful descriptions of Iceland as a country and as his home from home’ Reader Recommendation, The Guardian

‘A quirky, easy-reading insight into the country’ Wanderlust

‘Get rid of your guidebook immediately and instead bring along Hancox’s comical and honest suggestions’ Iceland Review