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The Nokia Revolution: The Story of an Extraordinary Company That Transformed an IndustryThe Nokia Revolution: The Story of an Extraordinary Company That Transformed an Industry by Dan Steinbock
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Nokia was originally Finnish firm making rubbertires and boots and like ... the phones were originally made in Finland and much better quality than today.
MikaMika by Alan Henry
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Only formula driver that has been able to challendge Schumacher and win Championship under his nose. Finns are really in to motorsports.
Just For Fun: The Story of an Accidental RevolutionaryJust For Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary by Linus Torvalds
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Man who invented Linux is also Finn.
Marimekko (Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & Culture)Marimekko (Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & Culture) by M Aav
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Already classic brand, seen in Sex and the City.
Ilmatar's Inspirations: Nationalism, Globalization, and the Changing Soundscapes of Finnish Folk Music (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology)Ilmatar's Inspirations: Nationalism, Globalization, and the Changing Soundscapes of Finnish Folk Music (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology) by Tina K. Ramnarine
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Finnish folk music is original ...
Live in HelsinkiLive in Helsinki by Varttina
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... and espesially Värttina is well known in World Music arena. We are rather musical nation anyway.
Art of the Finnish KanteleArt of the Finnish Kantele by Various Artists
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Kantele is for Finnish folkmusic, what bagpipes are for Scottish.
From Grand Duchy to Modern State: Political History of Finland Since 1809From Grand Duchy to Modern State: Political History of Finland Since 1809 by Osmo Jussila
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Very good basic book on modern history of Finland a autonomous Grand Duch and Independent State made by (former) Professors of the University of Helsinki.
Living in a Learning Society: Life-histories, Identities and Education (Knowledge, Identity & School Life)Living in a Learning Society: Life-histories, Identities and Education (Knowledge, Identity & School Life) by Ari Antikainen
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Finnish primary education is one of the best, if not best among OECD countries. We were thought to be poor in Mathematics, but lately we suddenly scored first in that field too.
Sauna: Complete Guide to Construction, Use, and Benefits of the Finnish BathSauna: Complete Guide to Construction, Use, and Benefits of the Finnish Bath by Rob Roy
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We all have saunas. Even the word comes from Finnish. Part of Finnish extreme, try also dipping your self in ice cold lake.
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40 by William R. Trotter
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There were only three capitals of European nations in WW2 never invaded: London is on island, Moscow is too far and Finns (Helsinki) just made a miracle. Read the story.
The Best of Finnish CookingThe Best of Finnish Cooking by Taimi Previdi
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Best Finnish cookbook awailable. Truely: Ojakangas is quite strange and old fashioned.
Finnish Rallies 1984Finnish Rallies 1984
Didin't I tell you Finns are grazy about motorsports.
The Man Without a Past [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Man Without a Past [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Avard winning Kaurismäki and his favourite actres Kati Outinen in new Film.
Drifting Clouds [1996]Drifting Clouds [1996]
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Another classic of Kaurismäki with Outinen.
And Love Said No... The Best of HIM 1997-2004 [CD + DVD]And Love Said No... The Best of HIM 1997-2004 [CD + DVD] by HIM
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Two most widely known Finnish pop/rock bands: H.I.M
Dead LettersDead Letters by The Rasmus
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and the Rasmus. All the teenager girls from Scandinavia Scream!
Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities, 1930-97Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities, 1930-97 by M Aav
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Finnish desingn (see Marimekko) used to be excellent...
Alvar Aalto: Between Humanism and MaterialismAlvar Aalto: Between Humanism and Materialism
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and the best of them all: Alvar Aalto, the father of functionalism. He was more than architect: designed furnitures, glass etc.
Culture of Silence (Studies in Architecture and Culture) (Studies in Architecture and Culture)Culture of Silence (Studies in Architecture and Culture) (Studies in Architecture and Culture) by Quantrill
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...but there were others too. And by the way: Finnish culture is truely culture of silence.
Sibelius - Symphonies Nos 1-7Sibelius - Symphonies Nos 1-7
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Sibelius is our best known composer here with one (of many!) world class conductors from Finland Jukka-Pekka Saraste.
Rautavaara: Angels and VisitationsRautavaara: Angels and Visitations
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...and the most famouse modern composer: Rautavaara. Listening him you can see with electro-music Finns are famouse of.
The Reindeer PeopleThe Reindeer People by Ted Lewin
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Our oldest historic minority is Sami people, living mostly in Lappland. Also Ugrians like Finns, Hungarians and Estonians.
Sami Hyypia: From Voikkaa to the PremiershipSami Hyypia: From Voikkaa to the Premiership by Sami Hyypia
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British people may also know some Finnish football player like Hyypiä, Litmanen etc.
A History of Finland's Literature (Histories of Scandinavian Literature)A History of Finland's Literature (Histories of Scandinavian Literature)
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There is Kalevala, Waltari and more. See my other lists.