Tove Jansson: Work and Love
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1846148480 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-25 |
| Language | : | Finnish |
DESCRIPTION:
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colorful, 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.. The definitive illustrated biography of one of the most unique and beloved children's authors of the 20th century, the creator of the Moom
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.. 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
The fascinating back story of a beloved Finnish author Economist Tuula Karjalainen's biography Tove Jansson: Work and Love would make a wonderful Christmas present for any Moomin fans out there. Karjalainen adds new information and thoughtful musings to the impression previously given of Jansson's life and work. Karjalainen writes a great deal about the loves in Jansson's life Hufvudstadsbladet Tove Jansson: Work and Love is incredibly well written, and such care has been given to its translation. It's a beautiful book, densely packed with high-quality photos and illustrations, and provides fascinating context for the work of an artist/writer loved the world over for her timeless children's classics. Independent It is highly readable, focu
Great book! If you like Tove Jansson, you need this book! It is extremely well written and has many photos of her and her art that I have not seen before. "Beautiful and detailed" according to Akshully. A wonderful book that collects all of the important pieces of Toves life. Very respectful of Tove and fascinating read.. J. W. said A must have. Amazing book, a must have if you love Moomins