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In compiling this work, Statistics lceland has benefited
from extensive advice and assistance in locating material.
Before data collection began in full, more than seventy
institutes, companies and individuals who are respected
authorities in the fields of culture and the media were asked
to suggest the type of information they would like to see in
such a publication. Where possible, Statistics lceland has
tried to take into account requests and proposals about
material and its presentation. At the various stages of produc-
ing this work, many people have been prepared to offer good
advice, provide further information and point out improve-
ments. Special thanks are due to:
Auður Eydal, Icelandic Board of Film Classification,
Agúst Tómasson, Icelandic National Broadcasting Serv-
ice - Teletext,
Björg Ellingsen, Ministry of Culture and Education,
Bjöm Sigurðsson, Icelandic Cinema Association,
Breki Karlsson, Icelandic Film Fund,
Böðvar Bjarki Pétursson, Icelandic Film Archives,
Catharina Bucht and
Eva Harrie, NORDICOM - Sweden, Gothenburg,
Gunnar Guðmundsson, Icelandic Group of IFPI,
Halldór V. Kristjánsson, Icelandic National Broadcasting
Service,
Hallfríður Baldursdóttir, National and University Library
of Iceland,
Helen Davis, Screen Digest, London,
Hilmar Thor Bjamason, Faculty of Social Sciences, Uni-
versity of Iceland,
Hrafnhildur Þorgeirsdóttir, Visual Arts Information Cen-
tre,
Karin Helgoy, NORDICOM - Norway, Bergen,
Karsten-Peter Gmmmitt and
Katharine Couling, Dodona Research, Leicester,
Kjartan Olafsson, former editor of Þjóðviljinn,
Lilja Amadóttir, National Museum,
SólveigÓlafsdóttir,SocietyofIcelandicAdvertisingAgen-
cies,
Stefán Unnarsson, Myndmark - a joint venture organisa-
tion of rental video distributors,
Svavar Gestsson, former Minister of Culture and Educa-
tion,
Sveinn Einarsson, Ministry of Culture and Education,
Sæmundur Bjamason, Icelandic Broadcasting Corpora-
tion,
Tuomo Sauri, Statistics Finland, Helsinki,
Vilborg Valgarðsdóttir, Association of Amateur Theatres
in Iceland,
Þorbjöm Broddason, Faculty of Social Sciences, Univer-
sity of Iceland,
Þorfmnur Omarsson, Icelandic Film Fund,
Þórarinn Eyfjörð, Association of Independent Profes-
sional Theatre Groups
and
Öm Jóhannsson, Morgunblaðið.
Statistics Iceland would like to thank all the individuals,
institutes, companies and associations that have contributed
to this project for their assistance.
Definitions of terms
Admission to films and theatres refers to total number of
tickets sold and complimentary tickets.
Advertising revenue. Advertising revenue of the media is
either measured as rate-card data or as survey data. The
former method takes no account of discounts, while the latter
refers to net advertising revenue.
Book. Non-serial printed document having 49 pages or
more. Cf Icelandic National Bibliography.
Booklet. Non-serial printed document having 5-48 pages.
Cf. Icelandic National Bib/iography.
Capital region. The capital, Reykjavík, and the surround-
ing municipalities of Bessastaðahreppur, Garðabær, Hafnar-
Qörður, Kópavogur, Kjalameshreppur, Mosfellsbær and
Seltjamames.
Daily paper. Newspaper issued 4 times or more a week.
Cf. ISO 9707: 1991 (Information andDocumentation: Sta-
tistics on Production and Distribution of Books, Newspa-
pers, Periodicals and Electronic Publications). —> newspa-
per
Full-length feature film. Film (usually 35 mm) with a
duration of 60 minutes or more. Full-length animated films
included. Cf. MEDIA Salles, European Cinema Yearbook
1997.
Gross Box Office. Total revenue l'rom cinematicket sales
including VAT and other taxes.
Internet. The name Intemet alludes to the interconnection
of computer networks and the creation of gateways to them,
covering most countries of the world.
Internet connection. Computer or other devices con-
nected to the Intemet. An Intemet address, or IP, is assigned
to each device connected to the network. —> Intemet
Internet domain. A domain name that has name server
records associated with it. Intemet domains can only be
allocated to institutions, associations and registered firms.
INTIS is the Intemet domain provider in Iceland (i.e. provid-
ing addresses ending with .is).
ISIC classification. Intemational classification of eco-
nomic activities of the United Nations (International Stand-
ard Classification of all economic activities).
ISATclassification. The Icelandic version of the statisti-
cal classification of economic activities in the European
Community and the European Economic Area, NACE, Rev.
1 (Nomenclatare générale des Activitées économique dans
les Communautés Européennes). Cf. íslensk atvinnu-
greinaflokkun. ÍSAT 95 (Rev.).
Literary works. Works of literature (poetry, plays, nov-
els, short stories, essays, etc.) as classified according to the
Dewey Decimal Classification with the numbers 800.1-
800.9. Cf. lcelandic National Bibliography. —> literature
Literature. Works of literature and literature history and
theory, as classified according to the Dewey Decimal Clas-
sification with the numbers 800/808.7-09. Cf. Icelandic
National Bibliography. —> literary works
Local paper. Newspaper with a clear local editorial
profile. —> newspaper
MCs. Abbreviation for music cassettes.