The Story
When a charismatic prophet comes to Moominvalley, the residents are convinced to follow his doctrine for true happiness. Intrigued by their friends' and neighbors' lifestyle changes, the impressionable Moomins find themselves attempting to adopt the teachings of their new spiritual leader. But the freer they get, the more miserable they feel. This state of divine chaos is further complicated by the prophet's well-intentioned decrees to free all of the jail's inmates. Moomin Begins a New Life is an all-ages adventure from the acclaimed Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson that explores the appeal of self-transformation and the pursuit of happiness.
Author/Illustrator: Tove Jansson
ISBN: 978-1-77046-271-7
Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly
Print Year: 2017
Languages: English
Illustrations: Color
Description
When a charismatic prophet comes to Moominvalley, the residents are convinced to follow his doctrine for true happiness. Intrigued by their friends' and neighbors' lifestyle changes, the impressionable Moomins find themselves attempting to adopt the teachings of their new spiritual leader. But the freer they get, the more miserable they feel. This state of divine chaos is further complicated by the prophet's well-intentioned decrees to free all of the jail's inmates. Moomin Begins a New Life is an all-ages adventure from the acclaimed Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson that explores the appeal of self-transformation and the pursuit of happiness.
Author/Illustrator: Tove Jansson
ISBN: 978-1-77046-271-7
Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly
Print Year: 2017
Languages: English
Illustrations: Color
