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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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★★★★★ 5
Great organizational tool!
Color: Silver, Size: with Dishcloth Holder
Looks nice and keeps everything in it's place!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2026
★★★★★ 4
sturdy and they work well
Color: Black, Size: with Dishcloth Holder
my husband been complaining we need something in there to put sponges, etc. in and I’ve agreed with him for two or three years now we bought some different things and none of them really worked. They weren’t what I wanted.
I saw this and bought it and it’s definitely worth the money. It looks great. It’s easy to install sturdy. It’s going to drain easily and it has one of the top little baskets that you can move to wherever you want it I couldn’t ask for anything better this is going to be definitely what we wanted.
I just tried other things that go over the faucet and things like that and they did not look right and they were flimsy so before you buy one of those check this out first if you have enough room by
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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Where has this been all my life. Fits a lot. Doesn’t get gross.
Color: Black, Size: with Dishcloth Holder
I don’t know where this thing has been all my life. Over the years I’ve tried so many ways to keep all the dishwashing stuff organized and not dripping on the counter or getting lost in the sink. Every holder I had before would catch water and end up gross. This one actually works. It fits perfectly on the back ledge of my sink, and I love the little spout that angles into the sink. It’s just big enough to clear the edge but small enough that it’s not in the way. The rack for hanging our blue scrubby is my favorite part. There is never a great place for that thing. The rack does come unhooked easily, including if we bump it, but was easily fixed by taking some pliers and just tightening where it clamps on a bit. It holds more than I expected. The bottom is angled so water drains right out through the spout instead of pooling. It’s very nice quality - does not feel cheap. Honestly, I love it more than I thought I would.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good Product
Color: Black, Size: with Dishcloth Holder
Great product. Serves its designed purpose.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Its looks nice but its not as it seems in the photos
Color: Black, Size: with Dishcloth Holder
Its ok. Unless I am doing something wrong it is not adjustable unless they meant only the drain. The middle section couldn't be removed to make an area bigger or smaller it's permanent. So the middle section is a lot smaller than it seems. The taller section to place your cleaning tool can not be tall over wise it just hangs over and drips in the sink. The drain part is a nice idea but because it's straight and not curved a little down, the water stays in the drain and you have to tip it forward to get the water out. Looked nice in black.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026