| Edition |
1st US ed. |
| Description |
x, 278 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Translation of: Stieg Larsson. |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
"Stieg Larsson's former publisher reveals the real man behind the mega-bestselling Millennium Trilogy--a man who fought heroically for human rights, and who brought that same political and moral passion to his writing. Until the trilogy's posthumous publication, Larsson was best known for his devotion to left-wing causes and as a tireless anti-fascist activist. Horrified by the rise of far-right extremism in Sweden, he dedicated himself to exposing these often shadowy and violent groups--at great personal risk--gaining international respect for the depth of his commitment and knowledge. Jan-Erik Pettersson shows how Stieg's energetic championing of social justice and women's rights characterized his life as well as his work, finally animating the Millennium Trilogy and particularly the character of the unforgettable Lisbeth Salander. Throughout the book Pettersson explores the issues, people, and places who inspired Larsson's portrayal of Salander and her champion, journalist Michael Blomkvist. "--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-269) and index. |
| Summary |
Stieg Larsson was a tireless campaigner against fascism in a nation where murder is the favoured tool of neo Nazi thugs who wish to silence their opponents. He and his partner Eva Gabrielsson lived in constant fear for their lives, and saw several fellow activists killed by extremists. |
| Subject |
Larsson, Stieg, 1954-2004.
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Larsson, Stieg, 1954-2004. |
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Authors, Swedish -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Authors, Swedish. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Journalists -- Sweden -- Biography.
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Journalists. |
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Sweden. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Geddes, Tom.
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| Added Title |
Stieg Larsson. English
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| ISBN |
9781402789403 hardback |
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1402789408 hardback |
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9781402789687 e-book |
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