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by hosaka 106 days ago
As someone who loved the Moomintroll illustrations I find this both familiar and hilarious. I suppose I might have a different opinion if I'd actually read any of Tolkien's works.

> "She even made some of the characters especially tiny to elevate the landscapes." wish there were more examples of this in the images shown in the article.

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The article seems to be more of a review of the new book than any attempt to actually discuss the topic.
Jansson’s illustrations were reused in one of the annual Tolkien calendars. I kept it on my wall for years, changing the month every so often. So… 13 illustrations reprinted

Here are some book covers:

https://www.amazon.com/Hobitti-eli-Sinne-ja-takaisin/dp/9510... https://www.amazon.com/Hobbitten-Eller-Ud-hjem-igen/dp/87023...