Tove Jansson: Work and Love

The definitive biography of one of the most unique children’s authors of the 20th century, the creator of the much-loved Moomins

✓  Rights sold to 15 territories and a new edition published in Japan!

✓  Moomins celebrate their 80th anniversary in 2025!

✓  The Summer Book, a film starring Glenn Close and based on a novel by the same name by Tove Jansson premiered in 2025! International distribution to follow

Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colourful and productive life, impacting significantly the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Finland. And while millions of children have grown up with Little My, Snufkin, Moomintroll and the many creatures of Moominvalley, the life of Jansson – daughter, friend and companion – is more touching still. This book weaves together the myriad qualities of a painter, author, illustrator, scriptwriter and lyricist from fraught beginnings through fame, war and heartbreak and ultimately to a peaceful end.