New book is part of publishing partnership brokered by Rights and Brands and Caroline Mickler.
Macmillan Children’s Books is to publish a guide to the Moomins in October.
The new book – The World of Moominvalley – is part of the publishing partnership brokered between Rights and Brands and Caroline Mickler, and Stephanie Barton, publisher 0-6 at Macmillan Children’s Books which includes world rights for new Moomin gift titles.
Macmillan’s first title, The Moomin Colouring Book, was published in February 2016 and rights have so far sold in 13 languages, followed by The Pocket Moomin Colouring Book in November 2016.
The World of Moominvalley will arrive on October 19, 2017 and is filled with original illustrations and rarely seen material from the Moomin archive in Finland.
Including spreads from Tove Jansson’s sketchbook and work from her studio, The World of Moominvalley gives insight into the creator’s own life with letters and family photographs from the archive.
The book offers a detailed look at each character, with features on How to Spot a Moomin, A Guide to Moomin Whistles, A Fillyjonk’s Top Ten Fears and The (extended) Moomin Family Tree, together with maps, facts and colour illustrations.
The book is written by bestselling author and lifelong Moomin fan, Philip Ardagh with a foreword and chapter by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Macmillan’s Stephanie commented: “We are so thrilled to introduce this first guide to the characters of Moominvalley, which celebrates Tove Jansson’s unique and wonderful world.
“This funny, insightful and gorgeous new book is the ultimate Moomin experience: an ideal gift for Moomin-lovers of all ages and as an introduction for a whole new audience.”
Sophia Jansson, niece of Tove Jansson and creative director of Moomin Characters, added: “We couldn’t have hoped for a better author to this guide than Philip Ardagh, who I’m sure would be welcome in Moominvalley any time and who I trust will do a wonderful job of sharing the original values and charm of Tove’s stories with his readers.
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