Since this was amazons marketing plan for selling this book, i decided that i should probably go straight to the official website for the illuminated world. In soderbergs first book, the main character buckley isnt eitherhes a regular kid beaver who happens to make some mistakes, and with the support of his family, he learns what his true strengths are. For eight years, nancy soderberg served with distinction and creativity at the. Last year, a swedish ad man named dag soderberg published a bible made in the image of vogue magazine. Its a heritage and that i respect, says dag soderberg, a plump, jovial middleaged. The book of mark, for example, sports images of princess diana and mother.
As mediasavvy editor and publisher dag soderberg told national public radios lynn nearin a profile late last year, the project came out of his curiosity about why so few peopleyoung, urban people in particularread the most famous text on earth. Dag soderberg, who created the bible adaptation, said as people discuss the bible illuminated and the contemporary, provocative images within its pages, they are talking about the text. Dag soderberg certainly knows what he is doing with this new piece of work. Lidingo, is a swedish publishing group best known for releasing333 bible illuminated. The book coming from, whose publisher dag soderberg released it in sweden to a seemingly. Dag soderberg, a secular swedish advertising executive wondered why so few people actually read the good book, so he set out to make it more appealing, with. Instead of following the usual bible format lots of words but somewhat lacking in celebrity portraits swedish ad man dag soderberg has decided to repackage it in the. List of the colbert report episodes 2009 wikipedia. Steven soderbergh posts a list of everything he watched. According to this article, the book will include, among other things, images of angelina jolie, a shirtless male model, mahatma gandhi, a closeup of a couple about to kiss, and bono of u2 fame. Illuminated world lidingo, is a swedish publishing group best known for releasing333 bible illuminated. Tonight stephen welcomes the cofounder and creative visionary of the bible illuminated, dag soderberg. Created by dag soderberg, the former head of one of the largest advertising firms in sweden. The book, is a bold attempt to capture the attention of modern readers.
Its a heritage, and that i respect, says dag soderberg, a jovial, middleage man who is referred to as bible illuminateds visionaryfounder in promotional material. Two perennial kid favoritesdogs and piratescombine in the new chapter book series perfect for fans of rainbow. Following his retirement from filmmaking earlier this year, steven soderbergh has filled his time with some interesting endeavors. By the way, stay away from the soup, my nuts were in there. Indepth interview with writer and sociologist, robert brenneman, about his research on central american gangs.
The new bible called the book january 10, 2009 by greg stewart leave a comment there was an article on nprs marketplace a short while ago that talked about a new high gloss slick designed holy bible called bible illuminated. The book popular christian videos in sweden, a group of successful business executives partnered together and published an innovative and unique version of the bible entitled the illuminated bible. A glossy, edgy, fullcolor version of the new testament has celebrities standing in for biblical characters and postkatrina new orleans in revelations. Buckley the toothless beaver kindle edition by soderberg. It is fun to see crumbs visuals on the book of genesis. This new testament looks and feels like a magazine you would see in any starbucks or highend book store. The company that created the book is called illuminated world. This is not directly related, but as a bonus here is dag soderberg on the colbert report talking about his bible in a glossy magazine format filled with pictures of celebrities. Dag soderberg, a secular swedish advertising executive wondered why so few people actually read the good book, so he set out to make. After all he does have a marketing background and it seems to be paying off as illuminated world increased the market for bibles in sweden by almost 50 percent without affecting normal bible sales. The books publisher is former ad exec dag soderberg. Raunchy swedish bible falls foul of us sensitivities the local. Lynn neary reports for nprs morning edition on the publication of two new bibles that target a modern, and even secular, audience.
Angelina jolie, bono and nelson mandela feature in vogue. The glossy coffee table tome, titled bible illuminated. Dag soderberg has been a guest of the colbert report and got nailed in the process book. Dag soderberg the colbert report video clip comedy. The book june 4, 2009 nailing has published a new illustrated version of the bible allowing stephen to see what begetting looks like hes swedish wilcommensp turned the new testament into. He says bible illuminated is also getting creative about distribution. New testament created by swedish publisher dag soderberg and his company called bible illuminated. Dag soderberg interviews books bible fashion jimmy religion christian sierra mist lookin good pop culture celebrities sweden advertising. Gandhi, jolies pictures to feature in new voguestyle. A peek inside the book first, the flashy coffeetable bible.
Two new bibles preach a hip, ecofriendly gospel ncpr news. Swedish ad executive dag soderbergs bible illuminated. Quote from the official website that i have linked to below. New bible helps illuminate world with edgier treatment.
Free mp3 downloads from derek webb and ashley cleveland. Dag soderberg, who released the original version of the book in sweden in spring 2007, said the recent export of the illustrated bible to the united states involved the removal of some images. The more i work with this, the more respect i get for believers, too. The book recounting of how a 26yearold woman spontaneously wept whilst reading it. The book coming from, whose publisher dag soderberg released it in sweden to a seemingly starving audience of believers to ashamed to carry and. Gandhi, jolie in new voguestyle bible oneindia news. Production info intro segment1 we are all as fresh as daisies he ahs been a strong supporter of wikipedia since 1994 and original base player for the grateful dead listed tom cruise as 510 arbitration commitee their robes are bathrobes they do this until they get a life the worst tragedy since the volcano incident segment2 skimpy clothes and bare flesh make stephen think of abstinence only. Created by swedish ad man dag soderberg, the book aims to incorporate passages of the bible with a magazinestyle format and pictures of famous faces. Swedish ad man dag soderberg has decided to repackage the book in the style of vogue. The cofounder and creative visionary for the bible illuminated is dag soderberg, former ceo of. Dag soderberg, a secular swedish advertising executive wondered why so few. The release of the book has caused a storm of protests from religious groups and its creator, dag soderberg, has been subjected to hate.
Dag soderberg the colbert report video clip comedy central. Its a kind of unbible approach to presenting the text, says philip towner of the american bible association, which provided the books good news translation. Composed of 333business executives and headed by dag soderberg and jan carlzon, the group was formed to foster the books. Angelina jolie, bono and nelson mandela feature in voguestyle. Putting hollywood in the hallowed the new american. Dag soderberg this shows got everything from soup to nuts. It is there that i viewed an carefully marketed advertising video of the book itself images of its insides included. The book will also feature pictures of hollywood actress angelina jolie and u2 frontman bono. For dag soderberg, a 55yearold former agency ceo and graphic designer, they are the celebrity sizzle aimed at drawing readers to a modernday, photopacked version of the holy scripturesa juicedup text meant to be more contemporary, accessible and inviting. In this compelling book, soderberg takes us behind the scenes of the white. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Illuminated world formerly forlaget illuminated sweden, ab. As soderberg sees it, a coffeetable magazine is read by the many, every day, everywhere. The resulting publication is an illustrated version of the new testament called bible illuminated. Dag soderberg turns the bible into a glossy magazine with bible illuminated. Dag soderberg takes the bible out of the bookshop and onto the coffee table with bible illuminated. Biblical words for time by james barr, 1962 online. John mcintyre, professor of divinity in this university, and i must express the satisfaction with which i have found that certain positions which i reached after working on detailed linguistic points showed important agreements with positions which he had reached by the.
A set of books by blaine and brenton yorgason about the soderberg family. Dag soderberg has decided to repackage the bible in. The new bible called the book freemason information. Bible illuminated uses pop culture images to spread the gospel. Similarities to media giants as elle, cosmo or gq are easily seen in the format and layouts. Composed of 333business executives and headed by dag soderberg and jan carlzon, the group was formed to foster the book s production. June 4, 2009 dag soderberg bristol palin is named the spokesperson for an abstinenceonly education campaign, and dag soderberg discusses his book bible illuminated. Bonos spiderman musical to be broadways most expensive. Puppy pirates erin soderberg downing books for kids.
Illuminated world 333has partnerships with both the american bible society and midpoint trade books. A repackaged vogue style new testament by the not particularly religious swedish ad man, dag soderberg, is set to be released in the u. Dag soderberg, a secular swedish advertising executive wondered why so few people actually read the good book, so he set out to make it more appealing, with glossy photos and magazine packaging. February 27, 20 by dan soderberg 2 comments dan soderberg wants to foster imaginative play in his son, even if it means allowing a bit of selfabsorbion filed under. Here is one panel from the new yorker for an example courtesy of the beat. One is a slick, illustrated version of the new testament.
The book in two volumes new testament and old testament during spring and fall of 2007. Two new editions target a young even secular audience. The publishers selected these personalities after asking the swedish public which famous figures in modern times represented goodness and compassion. Here i need only express my thanks to those who have helped me with discussion and advice. Read soderberg vuurdoop by alexander soderberg available from rakuten kobo. Stark, brooding, and enormously controversial when first published in.
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