An NYRB Classics Original
Tove Jansson excelled at the brief tale, writing stories that in their short spans unfold to reveal entire worlds. This is true of her internationally syndicated cartoon strip about a family of hippo-like creatures, the Moomins; of her beloved Moomin novels; and of her[...]
A SCANDINAVIAN MIDCENTURY CLASSIC BACK IN PRINT
"Who Will Comfort Toffle?" is the timeless, magical tale of the wistful wallflower, Toffle-too shy to speak to anyone and too fearful of the world he is watching from afar. Lonely and sad, Toffle runs away from home and watches the magical cast of M[...]
THE TOVE JANSSON CLASSIC IN A NEW SOFTCOVER FORMAT"Due to the resounding success of the hardcover Moomin comics by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, D+Q is reissuing this classic comic in an all-new format. Available in an affordable kid-proof but kid-friendly flexicover, and in full color for the firs[...]
THE TOVE JANSSON CLASSIC IN A NEW SOFTCOVER FORMAT"Due to the resounding success of the hardcover Moomin comics by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, D+Q is reissuing this classic comic in an all-new format. Available in an affordable kid-proof but kid-friendly flexicover, and in full color for the firs[...]
The debut appearance of everyones favorite pest, Little My! After Mymbles family comes to visit the Moomins, her littlest and most badly behaved sister, Little My, is left behind. She promises to behave if she is given Moomins bedroom; Moomin, tired of being forced out of his room, decides to bui[...]
As springtime dawns in Moominvalley and the first northern crocus opens, Moominpappa and Snorkmaiden, glamourised by the prospects of movie stars and gambling, insist the whole family take a trip down to the Riviera. Reluctantly Moomin and Moominmamma agree to go along, and the Moomins set off on a [...]
Tove Jansson's Moomin stories made her one of the most be--loved Scandinavian authors of the twentieth century. Jansson's whimsical tales of Moominvalley resonate with children for their light-hearted spirit, and with adults for their incisive com-mentary on the banality of everyday life. 2014 marks[...]
The Art of Fine Gifts: A true Scandinavian classic, the Moomins have been captivating audiences with their adventures for decades. This wall calendar features 12 touching colour illustrations of the much-loved characters of Moominvalley. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad feature[...]
The Art of Fine Gifts: A true Scandinavian classic, the Moomins have been captivating audiences with their adventures for decades. This mini wall calendar features 12 touching black and white illustrations of the much-loved characters of Moominvalley. Informative text accompanies each work and the d[...]
The Art of Fine Gifts: A true Scandinavian classic, the Moomins have been captivating audiences with their adventures for decades. This wall calendar features 12 touching colour illustrations of the much-loved characters of Moominvalley. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad feature[...]
Moominmamma once commented that she didn't think a wicked life would be much fun - but Moominpappa remained to be convinced. Moominpappa's Book of Thoughts is a collection of philosophical anecdotes and other profound insights from the most senior Moomin, providing readers with an essential roadmap [...]
'I see, so this is what it looks like,' said Little My. 'Whatever next?!' She immediately made a snowball and threw it with some accuracy at the squirrel. Little My's Book of Thoughts collects together the most perceptive insights from the Moomins' shortest neighbour. She knows how to ask difficult [...]
Moominmamma and young Moomintroll search for the long lost Moominpappa through forest and flood, meeting a little creature (an early Sniff) and the elegantly strange Tulippa along the way.[...]
Tove Jansson's first book for adults was a memoir, capturing afresh the enchantments and fears of her Helsinki childhood. Restored to its original form, Sculptor's Daughter gives us a glimpse of the mysteries of winter ice, the bonhomie of balalaika parties, and the vastness of Christmas viewed from[...]
The definitive, authorised biography of the creator of The Moomins
The Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson achieved worldwide fame as the creator of the Moomin stories, written between 1945 and 1970 and still in print in more than twenty languages. However, the Moomins were only a part of her prodigious output. Already admired as a painter, cartoon[...]
The Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson achieved worldwide fame as the creator of the Moomin stories, written between 1945 and 1970 and still in print in more than twenty languages. However, the Moomins were only a part of her prodigious output. Already admired in Nordic art circles as a [...]
Der Muminvater will sein Leben ändern und zieht mit seiner Familie in einen Leuchtturm. Das ist spannend, aber auch ziemlich unheimlich. Es geschehen seltsame Dinge: Nachts wandern die Bäume über die Insel, der kleine Mumin kann die hübschen Seepferdchen am Strand beobachten, und manchmal wartet[...]
Die Mumins - längst gehören diese liebenswerten Trolle aus Finnland zu den Klassikern der Kinderliteratur. In unglaublich phantasievollen, lustigen und poetischen Geschichten erzählt die finnische Autorin Tove Jansson von dem unvergesslichen Mumin und seinen Freunden und schafft Abenteuer, die vo[...]