Frank A. Jenssen

Born in Kjøpsvik, Nordland, Norway, 1952.

Founded Galleri Lofotens Hus in the fishing village of Henningsvær in 1990. Published numerous books over thirty years and works for NRK radio and TV. Has also made a number of documentary films, including "Sapmi", commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Currently working for NRK Radio.

Productions:

• 1978: "Where we live" - Anniversary book for Norcem.
• 1981: "The Salt Box" - Roman Aschenhoug, Vesaas Prize.
• 1984: Book on fishing in Lofoten.
• 1985: Text and music for Tysfjord Sang & Sement.
• 1986: "The Harpoon Flies" - book on Norwegian calf whaling.
• 1986: Svolvær Jern og Metallarbeiderforening, anniversary book.
• 1986: "The Harpoon Flies" - documentary film on Norwegian calf whaling.
• 1988: "The Great Adventure" - a one-hour TV production on the Lofoten fishing industry.
• 1995: "Lofoten" - coffee table book.
• 1997: "Blueback" - documentary film on seal invasion along the cost of Northern Norway.
• 1997: "Osprey Land" - coffee table book on the osprey.
• 1998: "Mutual Greetings" - anniversary book for Tysfjord Arbeidsmannsforening.
• 2002: "To a Hunter" - Collection of poems.
• 2004: "The Year of Longing", novel.