It also explores the world of its visionary creator, Tove Jannson – every page bustling with her original illustrations. The World of Moominvalley, written by Philip Ardagh, and with a Foreword by Frank Cottrell Boyce, is a delightful introduction to Moominland and the creatures living there. I’m no philosopher, of course, and you would be unlikely to find such notional theories in the writings of Sartre or even Edward Westermarck, so it may be wise to take my advice with a swig of Moominmamma’s homemade Glögi. I’m a great believer that if one’s year begins with a Moomin, thereafter the mind will be composed and the reading diverse and balanced. “This is the way to start a new life, with a hurricane lamp shining at the top of the mast, and the coastline disappearing behind one as the whole world lies sleeping.”

Written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Philip Ardagh, with contributions from bestselling children's author, screenwriter and Moomin devotee, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley is a highly illustrated, beautifully designed gift book for all Moomin fans to treasure. With a luxuriously designed die-cut cover featuring gold foil, this breathtaking hardback is the perfect addition to the collection of any Moomin fan. Get a glimpse behind the studio door of the uniquely talented Tove Jansson.įeaturing original Moomin drawings, colour studies and stunning sketches of her iconic characters, as well as family photographs and Tove's childhood drawings. Find out all about Moomintroll's adventures, Moominmamma's handbag and Moominpappa's diary and discover all the favourite Moomin characters, including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My.

Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful one of a kind book a fun, fascinating, behind the scenes look at the wonderful world of the Moomins and their creator, Tove Jansson.įilled with illustrated maps and family trees, facts about Moomintroll behaviour and habits, this gorgeous book contains all you could wish to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley is the ultimate guide for any Moomin fan, old and new. A showstopping luxury gift book to cherish for years to come,

Moomins books - 6 books by Tove Jansson