Description
Book SynopsisAn appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe. This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century. Jansson's flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark, and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Born in Helsinki among the Swedish-speaking Finnish minority, Jansson was brought up with a love for making art and stories in a supportive artistic family. Her first illustrated tales were published when she was fourteen years old. From a year later until 1953, she drew humorous and political cartoons as well as striking front covers for the satirical magazine Garm, responding to the Second World War and its aftermath as
Trade Review'Tove Jansson is one of the most original, versatile, philosophically dextrous, warm and generous artists ever to have graced this world' - Ali Smith
'Informative' - Art Review
'Contains a wealth of illustrations... A sensitive portrayal of Finland's most widely translated author, this itself is a work of art' - Shelf Awareness (starred review)
'A celebration of Finland’s most widely translated author' - Times Literary Supplement
