Tove Jansson "The Spectator"s view, Jansson made Hitler a preposterous little figure, self-important and comic. Jansson also produced illustrations during this period for the Christmas magazines "Julen" and "Lucifer" (just as her mother had earlier) as well as several smaller productions. Her earliest comic strips were created for productions including "Lunkentus" ("Prickinas och Fabians äventyr", 1929), "Vårbrodd" ("Fotbollen som Flög till Himlen", 1930), and "Allas Krönika" ("Palle och Göran gå till sjöss", 1933). The figure of the Moomintroll appeared first in Jansson's political cartoons, where it was used as a signature character near the artist's name. This "Proto-Moomin," then called Snork or
Sophia Jansson images, as well as the series of medals that were also issued. In 2006 Jansson was invited as a notable speaker for one of the Monthly Luncheons hosted by IWC Helsinki. In February 2007 Jansson was invited to speak at the Scandinavia House in New York City. In September 2008 Jansson participated as a member of the Committee of Honor in the renowned IBBY World Congress. Jansson participated in the Helsinki Design Week 2008. Sophia Jansson Vivica Sophia Jansson (born 1962) is the daughter of cartoonist Lars Jansson and the niece of the famous Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson.