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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

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The 4th Book

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Rooney Mara

Daniel Craig

David Fincher

Scott Rudin

The Original Movies

Noomi Rapace

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

The Girl Who Played with Fire

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

The Girl Who Played with Fire

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Mellqvist Coffee Bar

Mikael Blomkvist's hangout. Here is where Lisbeth Salander asks him to lend her money for an important "investment". Money she uses to finance the coup that makes her three billion dollars richer. It is also here that a love-struck Lisbeth, with a newly purchased Christmas present, sees Mikael kiss Erika Berger, his friend and mistress of 20 years. This coffee shop was also Stieg Larsson's own hangout for a period in the 1990s when Expo's editorial offices were in the same building.

Lisbeth's original apartment on Lundagatan, the quickest way between Lisbeth's apartment and Mikael's

One of Stockholm's most beautiful views

Mikael Blomkvists home

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Stieg Larsson

Bestselling writer

A diverse background

Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish writer and journalist.

Prior to his sudden death of a heart attack in November 2004 he finished three detective novels in his trilogy "The Millenium-series" which were published posthumously; "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest". Altogether, his trilogy has sold more than 20 million copies in 41 countries (spring of 2010), and he was the second bestselling author in the world 2008.

STIEG LARSSON, 1954-2004

Before his career as a writer, Stieg Larsson was mostly known for his struggle against racism and right-wing extremism. Starting in the late 1970's, he combined his work as a graphic designer with holding lectures on right-wing extremism for the Scotland Yard. During the following years he became an expert on the subject and has held many lectures as well as written many novels on the subject. In 1995, when 8 persons were killed by neo-Nazis I Sweden, he was the main force behind the founding of the Expo-foundation, a group intended on exposing neo-Nazi activity in Sweden. From 1999 and on, he was appointed chief editor of the magazine Expo.

During the last 15 years of his life, he and his life companion Eva Gabrielsson lived under constant threat from right-wing violence.

The legacy

Controversy surrounding the legacy

Stieg left no written will, and according to Swedish law, Stieg's full estate was inherited by his father and brother. This sparked a dispute between them and Stieg's life companion Eva Gabrielsson, who was left with nothing. The situation is complicated by the fact that Eva controls the script for the 4th book in the Millennium series.

The 4th Book

"I can finish the fourth manuscript"

In the book "Stieg and Moi" that Eva Gabrielsson (Stieg Larsson's life companion) is currently writing together with Marie Francois Colombani, Eva says that she could finish the fourth manuscript that Stieg and her had already started working on. She also reveals the swedish title of the fourth manuscript, "Guds hämd" ( english translation: God's revenge)

Support the work against rasicm

Take action now - Support Stieg Larsson's cause!

Stieg Larsson's organization the Expo Foundation is launching a international fundraising site for intensified efforts against organized intolerance. They want to involve people who appreciate what they are doing and who want them to do more. On the site you can create your own supporters' group and invite friends, colleagues and others to participate.

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Praised actress in the limelight

Rooney Mara praised as Lisbeth Salander

Ronney Mara has been highly praised for her role as Lisbeth Salander in David Finchers version of "The girl with the dragon tattoo". Mara has only in a few years made if from tv shows like "ER" to becom on of Hollywoods most wanted actresses.

Hollywood movies

Remake by David Fincher

Columbia Pictures has bought the rights to make a Hollywood version of the Millenium films. Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara has been apointed to play Michael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander. Signed on to the project is also the writer Steve Zaillian (Se7en) and director David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7ven).

Career

A unusual path

There are many ways to become writer, and even though, Stiegs path is quite unusual.

He started working at a post office, moving on to a graphic designer job at a news bureau, starting the Expo foundation and working as chief editor. And somewhere in the middle of all this, a great writer steps forward.

Acknowledged actress

Noomi Rapace

In the original movies based on the Millennium trilogy, Lisbeth Salander is played by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace. Noomi is a well acknowledged actress with fifteen years of experience as an actress.

Life companion

Eva Gabrielsson

In this interview by the Swedish national televsision, Stieg Larsson's life companion Eva Gabrielsson reveals the truth behind the man that was Stieg Larsson. She discusses her claims in the controversy surrounding Stieg's legacy as well as her claims for a part of the royalty.

Personal background

A life under constant threat

During the last 15 years of his life, he and his life companion Eva Gabrielsson lived under constant threat from right-wing violence. He regarded his writing of detective novels as relaxing. Keeping track of loose ends, characters and made up conspiracies posedno problem since it was, after all, fiction.

Millennium Stockholm Map

Get to know Stieg Larsson's Stockholm

The trilogy

Millennium trilogy

Stieg Larsson had always been interested in detective novels, and he was very familiar the works of Elizabeth George and Minette Walters. He knew what ingredients a good detective story should have, and he even reluctantly decided to spice it up with a bit of sex as it would probably please his readers.

Discussion

Discussion boards

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The Movies

Daniel Craig

Rooney Mara

David Fincher

Scott Rudin

The Original Movies

Noomi Rapace

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Was dag svensson's book published?

Next Stieg Larsson???

Mind-numbing!

Small, small acting world

Does Blomkvist ever tell Lisbeth what her mistake while stealing the money was?

Hooked so soon

"All the Evil" has a prequel!

TGWTDT - The end

American movie question?

What church?

food??

Swedish Or English?

millenium III song?

Original Swedish versions?

Didn't understand

Niedermans diagnosis

keeping all that money

How did Blomkvist know Lisbeth had the money?

Future Life for Lisbeth

Why not rubber band?

Berger's Pseudo-Stalker Question

Worth it to read 2 & 3?

Paolo Roberto

Compare Swedish and American films

3 most sympathetic characters and 3 most repulsive ones(in the books)

Noomi or Roonie?

Lisbeth Salander Gear

Who was in picture in pocket of leather jacket

Fincher will shoot sequels back to back!

Millennium products

american movie

The American version of 'Tattoo'

so sad he died

czech books

Can anyone help me please?

So what's next on your reading list?

All the evil

Plot in the Carribean? What happened with this intro?

So who was the girl at the beginning of the story?

sexy salander

Bjurman's torture things

New trailer of "Girl" interesting but?

Noomi Rapace (Liz)

Secondary characters

Stieg Larsson

Book Titles

Berger and sex

Epilogue of 'hornets nest'

2 Plot Holes - Location of Gunshot Wound to Head & Palm Computer

Lisbeth`s motorbike

Why did he not leave a will?

No Fourth Book

Best Read

can the 1st book stand alone?

the maths aspect in the 2nd book

Friends will not read

Which film is best

Plot hole?

anyone who did the milleniumtrilogy walkingtour in Stockholm?

Paperback release date

Funny Unatractive Spanish title translation

Spanish Tittles horrendous

Spanish Translation

american version will suck

Millennium TV mini series

Dag and Mia bullet entry / exit wounds.

A possible plot hole?

Too Easy

UK versus US audiobooks (Hornets Nest)

my real name is ronald niedermann

what mistake lisabeth made?

Outstanding story telling

Millenium-Roots: The 10 Book Series Plan

Old technology

Sport & fitness

Books read by Mikael and Lisbeth?

Andre Jute says...

The Jute Scandal

Different copies?

Frisk, Fermats Thereom, No Hornets

Salander's Stash of Money

Figuerola

English dub

Lisbeth Salander Tattoo

Under edited?

Any FanFiction Sites?

Money

Why does Lisbeth get rid of all evidence?

what phone did Lisbeth use

The Stieg Larsson Trilogy DVD Boxed Set

ITunes problem, Abridged or unabridged

How stupid is Blomkvist??

Pivotal flaw re Salanders new apartment

Deleted Scenes

lyrics

Lisbeth's Revenge

t-shirt

Following traffic rules in Sweden

Blomkvist Conclusion

The New Lisbeth - What do you think?

Which book is the best?

Morality of Lisbeth Salander

What about thetranslation of this title???

setting of the story

Real people appearing as characters

Miriam Wu's family name

Fever

How to pronounce Micke?

what type of phone does she use in the hospital?

A shocked late comer...

Where is Hedestad?

Gabrielsson a co-author?

Roberto vs Niedermann

Bjurman and Zala

romance between mickael and lisbeth

Loose ends

Anonymous emails threatening to Erika Berger

A 60 minute Christmas Special

flowers

Refresh my memory please

Song about Lisbeth, etc

Was Teleborian short or tall?

Wow !

What about the implants?

Just wondering

Is there a thrid movie?

Girl Who Played With Fire Plot Hole

plot hole Dragon tattoo

Why did Lisbeth Return to Sweden?

Movie lengths?

Coffee and sandwiches??!!

Ringtone of Mikael Blomkvist

Song Lisbeth listens to?

Plot hole re: Palmgren

TGWPWF Prelude

A 5th Book found... or is it the 4th?

i dont understand this part.

zalachenko identity ?

Reference to Astrid Lindgrens work

Implausible?

Is this Fermat's Proof of the Last Theorem?

Survive a bullet in the head?

Martin Vanger and Herman Webster Mudgett

What does Lisbeth write on the body of the guardian?

Salander ditches Martin's Laptop

Lisbeth's Computer

The tatoo and the sister?

Read books in any order?

Unskilled Scientific Police leads to Nationwide Man-hunt

Sapo Reaction?

Did Lisbeth salander kill Hans-Erik Wennerström

Boudicca/HIstorical error

victims' families never contacted?

Lisbeth's Height

New writer for next book

no really, overrated

Lead actress announced

comprehensive character list for The Girl who kicked the hornet's nest

the forgotten car

How the Dragon Tattoo remake starts

printing error

phsycosis mistake

Lisbeth made a mistake?

Possible oversight

English phonetic pronounciations

Other similar series?

Family tree online?

What did the man get tattooed

Dbase Program Mentioned in "Girl With The..."

Can someone help me with this question?

Vangers

Surnames

why did she get the tattoo

Violence against women...

Why is she so messed up?

KALLE BLOMKVIST. Is this a Swedish in-joke?

Need help with a question

What Will Lisbeth Do With All That Money?

TV episodes?

Niederman

Is this a flaw?

Her sister Camilla

A critical point a bit implausible.

conspiracy

The MILLENIUM series?? !

Two Technical Flaws

Longreach Australia

"modernising" original script during translation

How did the Forbes couple fit into the story

Great movie

Eva be strong

"Tattoo" filming Oct 2010

Question about the second book

2 technical questions

My Only Problem

How did Mikael?

Lisbeth's sister??

ANY film of the Stieg Larsson 'millenium' series:

Should the books be read in chronological order?

2nd book mistake?....easy way to catch Salander

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A CRITICAL READER'S REVIEW

Inside the Mind of Lisbeth Salander

wow

Larsson Rocks!!!!

Listen up, folks:

The Girl with the dragon Tattoo

Enthusiasm !!!

...

stomper

Millennium Trilogy

Wow What a read!

Difficult

A must read!!

My Thoughts

flop !!!

From Great to Aweful

Breathtaking trilogy

Looking Forward

loved it, loved it , loved it

"The Girl"

3rd book the best

NOT A DRAG!

The girl with the dragon tattoo

I have found a new favorite Author only to find he is gone!

Amazing writer

OVERRATED

Who Wins?

Just fantastic - Brilliant writer

The book you can't put down..

The books are liberally sprinkled with irritations

Spoiler Alert: Stieg Larsson's "Millennium" trilogy is AWESOME

My hands were stuck to the book

I love Froken Salander

Never have read a series this enticing...

without a doubt this one of the best books i have read

Froom an old lay who majored in lit in the 50's:

Mystery book

Marvealous MOVIE

A riptide of a read

Best books ever!

Only Praise for Larsson..

Glorious

Multilayered Read!!

Love

Fantastic!

2 down 1 to go...

This book left me COLD

wow!

I didn't like it either!

Ick!

All Chacteristics of a Great Story

Disturbing...

The Millennium Trilogy

Enjoy

Addictive

TRILOGY

Inspiring on so many levels

Two of a kind.

Hard to describe...

Larsson is a sick minded genius!

I'm in love again

Wow!!

Finally A Female James Bond

If their was another book I would read it too.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

perfect example

ADDICTED

Review

Perhaps the finest book since Silence of the Lambs

Stieg Larsson and psychiatry

Brilliant! I was left wanting more!

All hype from what I can see...

the openion of a teenager :) hydi =3

New Paradime

Page turner

The Romance

Dragon Tattoo

"A literary masterpiece, that should be taught in schools around the world"

trilogy/lisbeth salander

slow to start but thrilling end

Nobody

Last installment to the Millennium series and it was insanely good!

This series keeps getting better and better!

If you love a good mystery, you should pick up the book.

a tribute to a triology

truely amazing

WOW!

Unbelievable stories

spellbinding

Read slowly!

Stilted writing

What a loss!

Great Finale

the girl who played with fire

addicted

Very Happy

Coffee, anyone?

Mind blowing

Spellbinding !!

Larsson's Thematic Focus

you'll get sleep deprivation reading this

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