This is a book in the form of an envelope, published in the series Umslag (envelope). Other books in the series, so far, are a book of poetry by Gunnar Hersveinn (2008) and a collection of short proses about the Icelandic Christmas Lads by Sigurbjörg Þrastardóttir (2010). The series is meant to contain both fiction and non-fiction - poetry, prose and essays on culture and social issues, as well as artwork. The cover literally is an envelope that can be used to mail the book.