Moomin
Deluxe Anniversary Edition
(Author) Jansson, Tove Tove JanssonA celebration of Tove Jansson's legacy, one hundred years after her birth Tove Jansson's Moomin stories made her one of the most beloved Scandinavian authors of the twentieth century. Jansson's whimsical tales of Moominvalley resonate with children for their lighthearted spirit, and with adults for their incisive commentary on the banality of everyday life. The year 2014 marks the centenary of her birth, and Jansson is being honored with events in Japan, Scandinavia, England, Germany, Russia, Australia, Italy, Spain, and France. Drawn & Quarterly is joining the festivities by releasing Moomin Deluxe: Volume One, a slipcased hardcover collection of the complete Tove Jansson-penned Moomin comic strip, replete with all of her most popular storylines and original pencil sketches. It has been more than sixty years since the Moomin comic strip debuted in the London Evening News. By the end of its run in 1975, Moomin was syndicated in more than forty newspapers around the world and hailed for its light-handed, charming stories. The comics were revived in 2005 by Drawn & Quarterly and published to widespread acclaim, sparking a new generation of devoted Moomin fans with international editions around the world. Moomin Deluxe: Volume One celebrates the classic comics the world adores, and will feature an essay about Tove's work on the Moomin strip.
Jansson, Tove
Tove Jansson
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was a Finnish-Swedish author, artist, and illustrator best known for creating the Moomin series, a collection of whimsical and philosophical children's books that have become beloved worldwide. Her writing style is characterized by its wit, warmth, and deep empathy for her characters. Jansson's contributions to literature include challenging traditional gender roles and exploring complex themes such as friendship, family, and the nature of happiness. Her most famous work, "The Moomins and the Great Flood," introduced readers to the endearing Moomin family and their fantastical adventures, setting the stage for a successful series that continues to captivate readers of all ages. Jansson's impact on the literary genre of children's literature is immeasurable, as her work continues to inspire generations of readers and writers alike.
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