Moomin Comics: Complete 14-Volume Set (with obi)

A complete 14-volume set of "Moomin Comics" by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson. This collection features the Moomin comic strips serialized in the British newspaper "Evening News" from 1954, offering a different charm than the novels and picture books.

In addition to familiar characters like Moomintroll, Snufkin, Little My, Moominpappa, and Moominmamma, many unique guest characters who appear only in the comics are also featured.

The humor, satire, and parody of the Jansson siblings remain fresh even after more than half a century, lightly portraying themes such as family, adventure, freedom, and loneliness. This set allows you to experience the world of Moomin, which unfolds with a different pace and expression than the novel series, all in one go.

The book design is by Shin Sobue. This complete 14-volume Japanese edition of "Moomin Comics" includes many works introduced in Japan for the first time.

[Title] Moomin Comics Complete 14-Volume Set (with obi)
[Publisher] Chikuma Shobo
[Publication Dates] 2000-2015
[Page Count] 14 volumes
[Size] Approx. 200190200mm / 4700g
[Format] Hardcover
[Language] Japanese
[Title Reading] MOOMIN KOMIKKUSU ZEN 14 SATSU SETTO
[Author/Editor, etc.] Tove Jansson, Lars Jansson / Author, Mayumi Tomihara / Translator, Shin Sobue (cozfish) / Design
[Printing] Toppan Printing / Printing, Sekishindo / Binding
[ISBN] -
[Condition] Used【6】Good to Fair (Each volume's obi: scuffs / Each volume's cover: minor foxing on front / Volumes 7-12 cover spine: minor sun fading)
[Accessories] Obi
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JANSSON Tove (Tove Jansson) 1914-2001

Born in Helsinki, Finland. Author, painter, illustrator.

Raised by a sculptor father and an illustrator mother, she began illustrating, caricaturing, and writing literary works at a young age. In 1945, she published "The Moomins and the Great Flood," starting the Moomin series. Thereafter, she built the world of Moomin Valley through novels, picture books, and comics.

After completing the series, she also wrote literary works for adults such as "The Summer Book" and "Sculptor's Daughter." She is highly acclaimed in both children's literature and modern literature.

Major awards include the Hans Christian Andersen Award (1966) and the Swedish Academy Children's Book Award (1972).

JANSSON Lars (Lars Jansson) 1926-2000

Born in Helsinki, Finland. Author, cartoonist.

Debuted as a novelist at the age of 15. From the 1950s, he participated in the production of "Moomin Comics" with his older sister Tove Jansson, and from 1960 onwards, he was solely responsible for the serialization.

In addition to significantly contributing to the development of Moomin Comics, he also published mystery novels and humorous novels as an author. He also served as a supervisor for the TV anime "Tanoshii Moomin Ikka" (Delightful Moomin Family) produced in 1990.

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