The range of topics in the booklets covers most different walks of life. History, language, song festivals, nature, national costumes, cuisine, manor culture or humour, are but a few publications issued over the years. Trying to address friends of Estonia in their mother tongue, we have issued our booklets in 16 languages.
The publications can be ordered by email at einst
einst.ee or by phone +372 6 314 355, or obtained at the office in Tallinn, Suur-Karja 14, where you can have a limited amount of publications for free!
Presenting a diverse selection of key festivals and cultural events in Estonia in 2012, the booklet introduces more than 200 events, from the spheres of visual arts, music, theatre, film, traditional culture, dance and literature. More information about cultural events in Estonian and Estonian events abroad is available at www.culture.ee.
Graphic design by: design and ad agency Refleks
Enlightening answers to a dozen questions that a foreigner might want to know about Estonia. At least in our opinion.
A publication based on the text of Jan Kaus and supplemented by numerous references and explanations. It talks about Estonian literary life in centres and in the hinterland, about great literary figures, showing how the works of our literary classics have intertwined with everyday life and other fields of culture.
Text by: Jan Kaus
Graphic design by: Piia Ruber
First edition: 2011
56 pp
210 x 210 mm
ISBN 978-9985-9994-7-9
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK: ENG
A richly illustrated essayistic overview of significant national and popular symbols, explaining the origin of these phenomena, their history and relevant facts, beliefs and principles. This publication includes a CD of Estonian national anthem in four different arrangements. The booklet is also available without CD.
Text by: Ken Kalling
First edition: 2010
32 pp
210 x 210 mm
ISBN: 978-9985-9994-3-1
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK: VERSION WITHOUT CD
We know that Estonians define themselves mostly through their mother tongue. What is the sound and construction of this language, where are its roots and connections with other languages, and whether and how it influences the Estonian way of thinking?
Text by: Urmas Sutrop
Illustrations by: Jaagup Roomet
Graphic desing by: Aadam Kaarma
First edition: 2000
28 pp
170 x 260 mm
ISBN: 978-9985-9994-6-2
Our choice of key events in the Estonian history; to refresh your memory, or to act as a starting point for a bout of interest.
Text by: Estonian Institute and Priit Raudkivi
Graphic desing by: Angelika Schneider
Current edition: 2009
36 pp
210 x 280 mm
ISBN: 978-9985-9994-0-0
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK: ENG, GER
A scientific study of Estonians’ daily life. What do they do and how they do it, what do they like and what do they dislike? What do they look like and what do they eat? How can they surprise one another?
Text by: Rohke Debelakk
Drawings by: Hillar Mets
First edition: 2001
40 pp
170 x 260 mm
Catalogue of the exhibition compiled on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Every year (1917-2007) is represented by a photograph.
Text by: Lauri Vahre and Estonian Institute
Graphic desing by: Angelika Schneider
First edition: 2008
48 pp
300 x 155 mm
ISBN: 978-9985-9698-5-4
A matter-of-fact overview of Estonian nature: from its geological underbelly, via types of wetlands to all kinds of beings, walking, flying or swimming.
Text by: Estonian Institute and Indrek Rohtmets
Graphic desing by: Aadam Kaarma
First edition: 2005
24 pp
190 x 270 mm
ISBN: 9985-9509-8-4
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Estonia is a nordic country: darkness and frost bring to the table sauerkraut and roast; in summertime, on the other hand, the people eat everything light and fresh that gardens have to offer.
Text by: Maire Suitsu
Graphic desing by: Krete Pajo
First edition: 2003
20 pp
200 x 200 mm
ISBN: 9985-9509-7-6
Home is the place where Estonians have always been truly themselves. This place reflects their true nature and this is where they invite their friends.
Still lifes of Estonian homes through the eyes of the Dutch photographer Henri van Noordenburg.
Text by: Lauri Vahtre
Photos by: Henri van Noordenburg
Graphic desing by: Piia Ruber
First edition: 2008
42 pp
240 x 190 mm
ISBN: 978-9985-9698-1-6
An introduction to the reasons, patterns and secrets of wearing of folk costumes, still to be seen in daily use in several pockets of Estonia.
Text by: Reet Piiri, Vaike Reemann and Lore Listra
Graphic desing by: Marti Laurimaa
First edition: 2003
28 pp
170 x 280 mm
ISBN: 9985-9341-3-X
“Song festivals have never been fashionable, because they are not a thing of fashion. A song festival is a matter of the heart. Just like Estonian language and mindset, like love”.
Lennart Meri
Text by: Lore Listra and Rein Sikk
Graphic desing by: Martin Rästa
Current edition: 2009
36 pp
140 x 220 cm
ISBN: 978-9985-9921-5-9
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Konverentsi „Eesti keel ja kultuur maailmas III” kogumik.
Toimetajad: Mart Meri, Katrin Maiste, Raina Reiljan
106 lk
145 x 210 mm
Keeled:
The men and women who once produced 'folk art' knew nothing about this artificial concept. Maybe we could find the original focus of these thing if we would forget it as well...
Text by: Vaike Reemann and Piret Õunapuu
Graphic desing by: Piia Ruber
First edition: 2004
48 pp
170 x 260 mm
ISBN: 9985-9509-1-7
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Sprats, E-government, Cow-Pats and Bear's Trousers, Limestone, The Junipers, Barn Swallow, The Sauna and all these other things.
Text by: Estonian Institute
Illustrations and desing by: Mall Nukke
First Edition: 2003
21 pp
225 x 170 mm
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK!
Enlightening answers to several queries about Estonia and things Estonian.
Text by: Estonian Institute
Graphic desing by: Kristjan Mändmaa
Current edition: 2009
16 pp
170 x 280 cm
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