Tove Jansson Overview

Tove Jansson was a Finnish novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. She was the author of, among other works, the Moomin books. ”When I was a child I would draw ceaselessly. I would hardly have begun to create pictures, let... [more]

Tove Jansson was a Finnish novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. She was the author of, among other works, the Moomin books. ”When I was a child I would draw ceaselessly. I would hardly have begun to create pictures, let alone stories, if my childhood hadn’t been so happy. It was a blend of comfort and adventure. An excellent mix!” Tove Jansson once said. [show less]