EAN: 7350114420991

ASTRID LINDGREN

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) is considered a titan of Swedish literature. She is best known as a
writer of children's fiction  having created several book series of significant worldwide
reach. Some of her works include Pippi Longstocking  Emil of Lönneberga  the children's fantasy
novels Ronia the Robber's Daughter and The Brothers Lionheart  all of which have been adapted
into successful film series. She grew up in the small village of Vimmerby in Småland in
southern Sweden. A voracious reader and writer at an early age  Lindgren had her first essay
published in the local newspaper at the mere age of 13. In her long and illustrious career 
Lindgren wrote more than 30 children's novels. Her works have sold more than 160 million books
worldwide and she remains one of the world's most translated writers of children's fiction. In
Sweden today  an entire universe consisting of Lindgren's literary world  exists in numerous
forms  not least in 'Astrid Lindgren's World'  a theme park in her hometown of Vimmerby  as
well as in Junibacken in Stockholm  a children's cultural centre with books at it's hearts. 
The conception and design behind our bookends stem from Swedish renowned industrial designer 
Jan Landqvist and are made in the small town of Gnosjö in the south of Sweden.

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