{"product_id":"9781350615656","title":"Tove Jansson Literature and Art","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTove Jansson\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLiterature and Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJussi Ojajärvi | Ralf Kauranen | Andrew Nestingen | Kasimir Sandbacka | Kukku Melkas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiterary Criticism \/ Children's \u0026amp; Young Adult Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deep-dive into the work of Tove Jansson (1914–2001), the Finland-Swedish author and visual artist who created \u003ci\u003eThe Moomins\u003c\/i\u003e, this book considers her novels, short stories, picturebooks, comics, illustrations and paintings to provide a comprehensive overview of her genre and form defying career.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With work ranging from the ironic to melancholy, playful to wise and reaching from the heights and horrors of fantasy to distinctly modern themes and affects, \u003ci\u003eTove Jansson: Literature and Art \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together literary, comics, film and art scholars to examine creations from across her oeuvre whilst offering insightful new interpretations and approaches. A long-awaited volume for scholars and students as well as a treasure trove for fans, the book, including 60 immaculate illustrations, explores the unique appeal of Jansson's work, which has captivated readers for decades. Covering the tones and techniques that defined her works, recurrent themes and motifs, the important cultural and social contexts, and adaptations of her creations,\u003ci\u003e Tove Jansson \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a rich look back at a writer and artist whose books have been translated into over 60 languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJussi Ojajärvi \u003c\/b\u003eis University Lecturer of Literature at the University of Oulu, Finland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRalf Kauranen\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Research Fellow in the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies at the University of Turku, Finland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKukku Melkas \u003c\/b\u003eis University Lecturer in the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies at the University of Turku, Finland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Nestingen\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Washington, USA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKasimir Sandbacka\u003c\/b\u003e is Postdoctoral Researcher in Literature at the University of Oulu, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350615656\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669721546892,"sku":"9781350615656","price":32.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_4c9ddd67-fdb6-4bbf-9cf8-5668c8e09dfe.jpg?v=1785203689","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350615656","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}