 Albert Bonnier considered this book too indecent and refused to publish it and other books Paul later wrote about violence and sexuality.Instead, "The Ripper" was published by Grönlund in Turku, Finland, but the book was controversial and critics considered some of its content obscene.In 1893, Paul published "Herr Ludvigs", which is believed to be based on his father's misfortunes as a businessman.