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Book Synopsis: The enchanting comic strip that introduced adult readers to the wonderful world of Moomin—Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of the world's largest newspaper, the London Evening News, in 1954. The strip was syndicated in newspapers around the world with millions of readers in forty countries. Moomin Book One is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly's publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother Lars in 1960. This is the first time the strip will be published in any form in North America and will deservedly place Jansson among the international cartooning greats of the last century.
The Moomins are a tight-knit family-hippo-shaped creatures with easygoing and adventurous outlooks. Jansson's art is pared down and precise, yet able to compose beautiful portraits of ambling creatures in fields of flowers or on rock-strewn beaches that recall Jansson's Nordic roots. The comic strip reached out to adults with its gentle and droll sense of humor. Whimsical but with biting undertones, Jansson's observations of everyday life, including guests who overstay their welcome, modern art, movie stars, and high society, easily caught the attention of an international audience and still resonate today.
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Discover the enchanting world of Moomin with Moomin: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip - Book One. Immerse yourself in the magical realms created by the renowned children's author, Tove Jansson. This collector's edition, published by Drawn & Quarterly, brings together the entire comic strip series that captivated millions of readers in over forty countries. Now, for the first time ever, the Moomin comic strip will be available in North America, introducing a whole new generation to the captivating tales of the Moomins.
Join the lovable Moomin family, a group of hippo-shaped creatures with a carefree and adventurous spirit. Dive into Jansson's beautifully illustrated world, where stunning landscapes and endearing characters come to life. With its pared-down and precise art style, Moomin: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip - Book One showcases Jansson's Nordic roots and her ability to craft breathtaking scenes set in fields of flowers and rocky beaches. Prepare to be transported to a whimsical universe that combines gentle humor with subtle social commentary.
Jansson's comic strip broke new ground by appealing to both children and adults. Delight in the clever and witty observations of everyday life, from unwanted guests who overstay their welcome to comical encounters with modern art, movie stars, and high society. Her timeless humor still resonates today, making Moomin: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip - Book One a must-read for fans of all ages.
Don't miss out on bringing the wonderful world of Moomin into your home. Order Moomin: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip - Book One now and experience the joy and laughter that these beloved characters have brought to millions of readers worldwide for decades.
Get your copy and embark on an unforgettable adventure with Moomin today!
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