Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson(2012)
Life meets art for the creator of the Moomins.
The life and work of Tove Jansson, mainly known for creating the Moomins but also a writer and painter.
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The life and work of Tove Jansson, mainly known for creating the Moomins but also a writer and painter.
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2012-12-26
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Life meets art for the creator of the Moomins.
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