Erik Hesselberg (1914\u20131972), Kon-Tikis navigator, was a colourful man who had many a good story to tell about his adventurous life at sea and as an artist.<\/p>\n
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\u00abI know a joyful painter. He is a big, hefty chap who can play the guitar and is full of fun. I know him from boyhood days and have had his company on many a walk with \u00adsleeping bags in the mountains at home\u2026\u00bb<\/em> writes Thor Heyerdahl<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Erik, being Thor\u2019s childhood friend and having obtained a navigator\u2019s licence, was an obvious choice for the Kon-Tiki expedition. After the Kon-Tiki voyage he built himself a seafaring vessel \u00abTiki\u00bb and left for the Mediterranean Sea where he lived for many years. Here he painted and wrote. Here he composed his own guitar music and songs. Here he met many of the well-known artists such as Tati, Simenon, Cousteau and Picasso and began a long collaboration with his artist friend Carl Nesjar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00abWhen I read through Erik\u2019s book, as a fellow member of the Kon-Tiki expedition, I relive the entire expedition where the events emerge in a lively an humorous form which will undoubtedly appeal to both adults and children. Erik\u2019s \u00addrawings speak louder than words.\u00bb<\/em> Knut M. Haugland, radio operator Kon-Tiki<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00abThe American philosopher Henry D. Thoreau said that if a man went at a different pace to his companions it could be because he heard a different drummer. Erik went at a slightly different pace from others. The Kon-Tiki voyage suited him perfectly. He had plenty of time to play his guitar and sing, compose songs, draw and carve wooden sculptures. Erik had many talents. He was an outstanding watercolourist and \u00adartist \u2013 and he was exceptional \u00abraconteur\u00bb \u2014 storyteller. \u00abKon-Tiki and I\u00bb radiates a warmth seldom matched by other travel tales\u00bb<\/em> Carl Nesjar, artist<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00abKon-Tiki and I\u00bb is Erik Hesselberg\u2019s humorous, informative and highly personal account of his voyage from Kirkebakken Borre to the Polynesian Islands.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The book became popular worldwide and has been translated into more than 15 languages.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Boken er tilbakef\u00f8rt opp mot originalutgaven fra 1949. Format 29 x 30 cm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (Du blir viderekoblet til flinke folk i bokhandelen Nautisk Fritid \u2013 de ordner utsendelsene!)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":61004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n