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Tove Jansson was a genius, a woman of profound wisdom and great artistry -- Philip Pullman Her tales of Mominvalley are really only half the story of Jansson's quiet creative genius...her novels, short story collections and memoir writing form an equally shining achievement. -- Ali Smith A unique and authentic voice that speaks to the reader across time and culture, heart to heart -- Boyd Tonkin * The Independent * Tove Jansson is one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been -- Sir Terry Pratchett Letters from Tove offers readers the privilege of spending time inside an intelligent, creative, curious, generous, funny, unsentimental mind. Few books have given me as much pure pleasure this year. -- Anna Carey * Irish Times *

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Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was the acclaimed Finnish artist and author who gained world renown as the creator of the Moomin stories. Professor Boel Westin was the author of Tove Jansson: Life, Words, Art (Sort of Books, 2014) and Helen Svensson was Jansson's last editor at Schildts. Both were her trusted friends. Sarah Death is an award-winning translator from Swedish.

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