Tove Jansson s memoirs of her early years, filled with joy, exuberance, and the satisfaction of being with an abundance of photographic illustrations. The excitement of being alive and savoring the good things that are life pervades all the writing of Tove Jansson. The beloved nine volumes of her Moomintroll chronicles for younger readers, her two adult novels, The Summer Book and Sun City; and her internationally known paintings and drawings reveal this delight in existence. In her memoirs of her very early years she ...
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Tove Jansson s memoirs of her early years, filled with joy, exuberance, and the satisfaction of being with an abundance of photographic illustrations. The excitement of being alive and savoring the good things that are life pervades all the writing of Tove Jansson. The beloved nine volumes of her Moomintroll chronicles for younger readers, her two adult novels, The Summer Book and Sun City; and her internationally known paintings and drawings reveal this delight in existence. In her memoirs of her very early years she shares the pleasures of growing up with a happy, freedom-loving family and with nature in Finland. It is a childhood memory that speaks to people everywhere."
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Halftones, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. New York: Avon Books, 1976. 1st thus. 8vo. 192pp. Illus. Good book. Owner's name on inside front cover. (Swedish authors, biographies) Inquire if you need further information.
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F- in VG jacket. F-/VG. 8vo. original grey cloth backed boards gilt (a few slight marks) in dustwrapper (slightly rubbed, a trifle frayed at extrems., some sunning to spine); pp. 176 (last colophon). A nice copy of a wonderful book, near fine. Uncommon in first edition.
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Very Good. 0380007517. Translated by Kingsley Hart. Black and white photographs. First American printing (paperback). Publisher's press release laid in. Light shelf wear and aging, else very good in pictorial wraps.; 192 pages.
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