Fair Play
A novel by Tove Jansson_

Translated from the Swedish by Thomas Teal.

INTRODUCED BY ALI SMITH

“A book about love - tender, eccentric and fiercely independent. It feels a privilege to read it.” Esther Freud

“I absolutely loved FAIR PLAY... Writing of this calibre is a rare thing, to be treasured.” Philip Ardagh

“So what can happen when Tove Jansson turns her attention to her own favourite subjects, love and work, in this novel about two women, lifelong partners and friends? Expect something philosophically calm – and discreetly radical. Its publication is cause for huge celebration.” Ali Smith, from her introduction to Fair Play.

See resources for: Contents page and 3 sample Stories, Ali Smith’s Introduction and medium resolution front cover.

The writer and artist TOVE JANSSON (1914–2001) is best known as the creator of the Moomin stories, which have been published in thirty-five languages. However, from 1968, she turned her attention to writing for adults. Fair Play was her last novel, written when she was seventy-five.

Sort of Books have also published Tove Jansson’s classic The Summer Book (2003) and A Winter Book: Selected Stories (2006), which draws from five collections to present the best of her short fiction.

A charming, quietly radical and inspiring book, introduced by Ali Smith.

First ever publication in English, in a translation by Thomas Teal.

"I absolutely loved FAIR PLAY. Tove Jansson has that magical gift of communicating directly with her reader through seemingly effortless prose. Writing of this calibre is a rare thing, to be treasured.’‘  Philip Ardagh

"A book about love – tender, eccentric and fiercely independent. It feels a privilege to read it."  Esther Freud

For details of rights available please email Natania Jansz at Sort Of

Pub date 4th June 2007
ISBN 978-0-95489-953-0

Price £6.99
Format B-paperback

Illustrations b/w photos
Extent 128 pp