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Tove JanssonAn appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe. This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914 2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century. Jansson's flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as
An appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe.
This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century. Jansson's flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark, and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Born in Helsinki among the Swedish-speaking Finnish minority, Jansson was brought up with a love for making art and stories in a supportive artistic family. Her first illustrated tales were published when she was fourteen years old. From a year later until 1953, she drew humorous and political cartoons as well as striking front covers for the satirical magazine Garm, responding to the Second World War and its aftermath as she developed from art student to painter and muralist, bohemian and lesbian. This book also explores the emergence of her Moomin world, appearing in her first children's book in 1945 and then in newspaper strips. These would lead to her being headhunted by the London Evening News, the world's biggest-selling evening paper, to write and draw a daily Moomin newspaper cartoon. This body of work is one of her great achievements, expanding her stories, settings and cast and invigorating her drawing and writing. Jansson also wrote many novels, documented here along with personal commentaries from her own writings.
This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century. Jansson's flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark, and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Born in Helsinki among the Swedish-speaking Finnish minority, Jansson was brought up with a love for making art and stories in a supportive artistic family. Her first illustrated tales were published when she was fourteen years old. From a year later until 1953, she drew humorous and political cartoons as well as striking front covers for the satirical magazine Garm, responding to the Second World War and its aftermath as she developed from art student to painter and muralist, bohemian and lesbian. This book also explores the emergence of her Moomin world, appearing in her first children's book in 1945 and then in newspaper strips. These would lead to her being headhunted by the London Evening News, the world's biggest-selling evening paper, to write and draw a daily Moomin newspaper cartoon. This body of work is one of her great achievements, expanding her stories, settings and cast and invigorating her drawing and writing. Jansson also wrote many novels, documented here along with personal commentaries from her own writings.
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Author: Paul Gravett
Size: 18,7x24,5cm
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Nice for my 4 year old
Color: Pink
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★★★★★ 5
Easy to switch the brush!
Color: Purple
My kids love them, it’s easy to switch the brush! Easy to charge! The princess and unicorn are both their favorite!
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★★★★★ 3
Battery/charging issues
Color: Blue
This is my second purchases b/c my son loves it but it barely lasted a year before the battery crapped out. The first one I bought lasted about the same as well.
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★★★★★ 5
Great toothbrush! Bought in january2025(it’s December 2025 now) Yay!
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I bought this electric toothbrush in January of this year (2025) and it still works Great!! I bought it for my son and he brushes his teeth at least twice a day, sometimes more (he has gotten a hold of it a couple times and was trying to brush his stuffed animals mouth with it..haha..) and it is still going strong!! The battery life lasts Super good!! I don’t even remember the last time I charged it.. I love that it comes with multiple tooth brush heads to switch it out with and there are different settings to choose to brush with like soft, clean, massage, ect. I like the baby blue color because I bought it for my son. We have traveled and moved with this tooth brush and I am Super happy with it and would Definitely recommend!! Great price too!! Good power, gets teeth nice and clean!! And it’s a good size for my toddler/young son.
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★★★★★ 5
Great electric toothbrush
Color: Light Blue
Had for over a year for my kid. The timer is amazing. It’s set in 4 - 30 second increments to help get a better clean. Battery is pretty long lasting. I’ve only charged maybe 3-4 times and he brushes twice a day. Super easy to use even for him. Love that it comes with extra heads. Would definitely buy again.
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