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The
Summer Book
TOVE
JANSSON
WITH
A FOREWORD BY ESTHER FREUD
"Tove
Jansson was a genius. This is a marvellous, beautiful, wise
novel, which is also very funny.".
Philip
Pullman
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elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter while away
a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. As
the two learn to adjust to each other’s fears, whims and
yearnings, a fierce yet understated love emerges – one
that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the very
island itself.
Written in a clear, unsentimental style, full of brusque humour,
and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story.
Tove Jansson captured much
of her own life and spirit in the book, which was her favourite
of her adult novels. This new edition, with a Foreword by Esther
Freud, sees the return of a European literary gem – fresh,
authentic and deeply humane.
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writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is best known
as the creator of the Moomin children's stories, which have been
published in 35 languages. The Summer Book was one of ten novels
she wrote for adults. It is regarded as a modern classic throughout
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New
and beautifully presented edition of a Scandinavian literary
classic by Finland’s most translated author
Should appeal to all ages dissolving boundaries between
fiction, biography and travel.
Major PR campaign with wide review coverage in all media. |
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"Tove
Jansson was a genius. This is a marvellous, beautiful, wise
novel, which is also very funny." Philip
Pullman
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"This
is a wonderful, life-affirming, spirited book. Reading it was
a tonic." Chris
Stewart (author,
Driving Over Lemons)
"Eccentric, funny, wise, full
of joys and small adventures. This is a book for life." Esther
Freud |
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Pub
date June
29 May 2003
ISBN 0-9542217-1-0
Price £6.99
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Format
B-paperback with b/w photos as section dividers and flaps
Extent 176 pp |
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