Karjalainen Dr Tuula - Tove Jansson Work And Love - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Tove Jansson Work And Love
Author(s): Karjalainen Dr Tuula
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780141978826
Pages: 304 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 4/1/2017
Category: Biography: Literary