What is a Moomin? An Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects

本書以100件代表性物件，帶領讀者認識姆明谷的角色、故事與歷史。從姆明家陽台上的燈、Snufkin 的背包，到魔法師的帽子、Moominpappa 的鋼筆，每一件物品都承載著故事細節，串起姆明世界的奇想與溫暖。全書收錄 Tove Jansson 原始插圖、漫畫片段與珍貴檔案，並以生動排版與色彩呈現。對新讀者而言，是進入姆明世界的最佳入門；對老讀者來說，則是回味經典的收藏。

A colourful and dynamic visual exploration of the world and history of Moominvalley told through 100 objects.

Have you ever wondered . . . what is a Moomin?

This colourful guide introduces the who, what, when and why of the Moomins through 100 iconic objects from in and around Moominvalley, exploring the stories and characters plus the Moomins’ impact in the real world.

From the family’s lamp on the veranda to Snufkin’s trusty knapsack, and from the Hobgoblin’s magical hat to Moominpappa’s inky fountain pen, this playful and accessible guide to the Moomins is perfect for new and old fans alike.

What is a Moomin? is packed throughout with Tove Jansson's original artwork plus comic strips, quotes from the Moomin books and rarely-seen material from the Moomin archives.

With character introductions at the beginning of the book and a visual timeline at the end, this unique introduction for all ages is sure to answer the question of "What is a Moomin?" once and for all.