Sverre Årnes
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Sverre Årnes is a Norwegian
writer and translator who, since 1978, has written over two hundred serial novels
, about a thousand short stories as well as numerous articles and translations from English into Norwegian. By his own estimate, his works may have sold over a million copies.
A native of Møre og Romsdal
county's municipality of Surnadal
, which consists of a large valley comprising numerous smaller valleys and villages, Sverre Årnes is best known for his book series Blodsbånd [Blood Ties] (25 titles, 1994–97, republished 2004–05), Vaterlandsjenta [The Girl from Vaterland] (16 titles, 2003–05) and action thrillers COBRA (8 titles from 1987, twice republished) as well as several adult comic script/stories (including the Phantom and Agent 007).
In addition to another series of novels, Viking, he initiated and wrote the script for the popular comic magazine Olsenbanden, based on characters from a well-known movie serial. He has also written and directed prize-winning short movies, and the script for director Oddvar Bull Tuhus' 1988 theatrical feature Blücher. A recipient in London
of the 1986 "Daily Mail Trophy" as writer and director, he was also awarded the 2004 Gold Medal in Austria
's Eurovideo Movie Competition for filmmaking skills as writer, director and editor.
In 2003, Sverre Årnes moved with his wife Florlien to her native Philippines, where they live on what he describes as a "paradise-like" island of Bohol
, located between Cebu
and Leyte
, with their daughter Angelina Maria and Florlien's parents. He has written that he works as hard as ever in continuing his massive writing output.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
writer and translator who, since 1978, has written over two hundred serial novels
Book series
A book series is a sequence of books having certain characteristics in common that are formally identified together as a group. Book series can be organized in different ways, such as written by the same author, or marketed as a group by their publisher....
, about a thousand short stories as well as numerous articles and translations from English into Norwegian. By his own estimate, his works may have sold over a million copies.
A native of Møre og Romsdal
Møre og Romsdal
is a county in the northernmost part of Western Norway. It borders the counties of Sør-Trøndelag, Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane. The county administration is located in Molde, while Ålesund is the largest city.-The name:...
county's municipality of Surnadal
Surnadal
is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Nordmøre region. The administrative centre is the village of Skei. Other villages include Todalsøra, Surnadalsøra, Sylte, Glærem, Stangvik, and Åsskard....
, which consists of a large valley comprising numerous smaller valleys and villages, Sverre Årnes is best known for his book series Blodsbånd [Blood Ties] (25 titles, 1994–97, republished 2004–05), Vaterlandsjenta [The Girl from Vaterland] (16 titles, 2003–05) and action thrillers COBRA (8 titles from 1987, twice republished) as well as several adult comic script/stories (including the Phantom and Agent 007).
In addition to another series of novels, Viking, he initiated and wrote the script for the popular comic magazine Olsenbanden, based on characters from a well-known movie serial. He has also written and directed prize-winning short movies, and the script for director Oddvar Bull Tuhus' 1988 theatrical feature Blücher. A recipient in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
of the 1986 "Daily Mail Trophy" as writer and director, he was also awarded the 2004 Gold Medal in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
's Eurovideo Movie Competition for filmmaking skills as writer, director and editor.
In 2003, Sverre Årnes moved with his wife Florlien to her native Philippines, where they live on what he describes as a "paradise-like" island of Bohol
Bohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of and a coastline long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines...
, located between Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...
and Leyte
Leyte
Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the Leyte Island. Leyte is located west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran...
, with their daughter Angelina Maria and Florlien's parents. He has written that he works as hard as ever in continuing his massive writing output.
External links
- Sverre Årnes at Comic Book Database
- 1979 portrait of Sverre Årnes by painter Jon A. Mogstad
- Photograph of Sverre Årnes with Bjørg Larsen Rygh and editor Tomas Algard in Surnadal
- Photograph of Sverre Årnes' wife Florlien with their daughter, Angelina Maria
- Photograph of Florlien Årnes and Angelina Maria on a visit to Surnadal
