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Stieg Larsson: The Real Story of the Man Who Played with Fire Hardcover - 2011

by Jan-Erik Pettersson


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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.

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  • Title Stieg Larsson: The Real Story of the Man Who Played with Fire
  • Author Jan-Erik Pettersson
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 278
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sterling, New York
  • Date 2011-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781402789403 / 1402789408
  • Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.13 x 6.42 x 1.09 in (23.19 x 16.31 x 2.77 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Authors, Swedish - 20th century, Journalists - Sweden
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011019903
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Jan-Erik Pettersson was formerly editor-in-chief at the Swedish publishing house Ordfront Forlag, where he published Stieg Larsson's book on the right-wing Swedish Democrat Party in 2001. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
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