Tove Jansson - Work and Love (Paperback)

Now in paperback, a beautifully illustrated account of of Tove Jansson's life and art The definitive biography of one of the most unique and beloved children's authors of the 20th century, the creator of the Moomins. Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colourful and productive life, impacting significantly the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Finland. And while millions of children have grown up with Little My, Snufkin, Moomintroll and the many creatures of Moominvalley, the life of Jansson - daughter, friend and companion - is more touching still. This book weaves together the myriad qualities of a painter, author, illustrator, scriptwriter and lyricist from fraught beginnings through fame, war and heartbreak and ultimately to a peaceful end. Dr Tuula Karjalainen is a Finnish art historian and non-fiction writer who has previously worked as a director of the Helsinki Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki. As the author of Tove Jansson's biography, Karjalainen has become an expert not only on Jansson's writing and art but also on her decades of personal correspondence and journals.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2016
Authors:	Tuula Karjalainen
Translators:	David McDuff
Dimensions:	217 x 159 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-197882-6
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Finnish
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Literary Books > Biography > Literary
LSN:	0-14-197882-1
Barcode:	9780141978826

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