Hasse “Hassan” Sørensen (sometimes styled as Hassan Sørensen) is a Danish/Scandinavian author and creative known for several things:
He’s a writer and “rockstar storyteller”, especially writing history and satire.
He’s also a graphic designer (or “grafisk formgiver”).
On the design side, he’s done logo work / visual identity for companies.
He was born in Denmark in 1970 and has lived in Copenhagen and abroad. He advocates for history being told with a “pint of beer” rather than a “laser pointer,” suggesting an opinionated, entertaining approach.
He has authored several books, including:
Hammered History, which is a pub-style deep dive into human nature.
Ásatrú, also known as Norse Paganism, Norse Mythology or Forn Siðr.
Vikingology & Norse Mythology Encyclopedia.
Næ, men jeg har talt med Gud om det (Well, I’ve Talked to God About It), a fictional work where a journalist interviews God.
Historier rundt om bålet (Stories Around the Campfire), which are anecdotes and peculiar sagas.
He is also credited with graphic design and concept development for other books.
Style & Approach
Humor + History: His historical books are not academic textbooks. He writes with a sense of humor, using satire, memorable (sometimes crude) anecdotes, and an approachable tone.
Design-Driven Storytelling: Because he’s also a graphic designer, his books often have design elements that are thoughtfully integrated (layout, design, concept). This dual skill set gives his work a distinct, polished, yet playful feel.
Irreverence + Personality: In his bio (on some book descriptions), he refers to himself as a “rockstar storyteller.”
Self-Awareness: He doesn’t pretend to be a strict academic historian — he acknowledges that some historical simplifications or jokes are part of his style.
Impact & Audience
He seems to cater to a readership that likes history but hates dry history books. People who prefer stories, humor, and a more “pub-style” narration over footnotes and dates.
His English work (like Hammered History) suggests he’s trying to reach an international audience, not just Danish readers.
Through his design work, he also collaborates with photographers and other authors, bridging visual art and text.
In short, Hasse “Hassan” Sørensen is a multi-talented Nordic creative, combining graphic design with writing, especially known for bringing humor and narrative flair to history.
