Eva Røyrane, Oddleiv Apneseth (photo)
Of stone

The grey stone was worth its weight in gold in the farmer's landscape. The stone was shoveled out of the ground, taken from the quarry or blasted out of the mountain, and miles of stone gardens, beautiful road constructions, small and large stone houses were built. Today, the old walls stand and tell a story: about the way of life at a time when stone was one of the few resources that many farmers had in abundance.

Of Stone documents beautiful buildings and heavy roofs. The book shows that capable craftsmen were able to build many walls even if the stone was anything but cooperative. Get to know the stone garden, the hill wall, the stone barn, the farmyard, the turf house and – not least the refrigerator without a plug – the underground cellar.

"Oddleiv Apneseth's photographs show how the grey stone buildings blend into the landscape. It's a beautiful sight."

Gro Jørstad Nilsen, Bergens Tidende

"After reading Of Stone, Stone cannot remain the same as before."

Mette Bleken, Hardanger folkeblad

"The texts are as solid and reliable as drywall, while the photography does something to how you yourself will use your vision the next time you travel along the roads."

Håvard Rem, Dag og tid

"The book opens the eye to hidden treasures."

Fredrik Wandrup, Dagbladet

Eva Røyrane, Oddleiv Apneseth (photo)

Eva Røyrane (b. 1956) grew up in Ølve in Kvinnherad. As a journalist for Bergens Tidende from 1987 to 2013, she has written extensively about rural life, architecture and building conservation. She has also worked at NRK's ​​district office in Sogn og Fjordane and is currently employed at the University of Bergen. Røyrane has published a number of books about Norwegian building traditions, including the best-selling Norges låver and Av stein.

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Edited December 11, 2025 by Skald forlag