Shaun Tan Libri

Cosa hanno in comune il re degli uccelli, un terranauta, un cinghiale meccanico e un gufo fantasma? Apparentemente nulla, ma sono tutti personaggi che popolano la fervida fantasia di Shaun Tan. Per la prima volta, l’acclamato autore de L’Approdo ha aperto i suoi sketchbooks, regalando al suo pubblico una variegata raccolta di disegni e schizzi: studi preliminari per libri, bozzetti per il cinema e il teatro, pagine di appunti visivi e ritratti dal vero. Tutti aspetti dello stesso processo creativo, in cui dei semplici tratti su carta si evolvono sino a diventare opere d’arte, frutto di un’originale ricerca concettuale e visiva. Nella raccolta sono presenti anche alcuni progetti poi abbandonati, o disegni non destinati alla pubblicazione, e proprio per questa ragione forse più emblematici e rappresentativi di uno stile accurato, bizzarro e personalissimo.

A beautiful collection of paintings, drawings and reflections on creatures, our constant companions, from the masterful narrative artist Shaun Tan. A creature does not necessarily represent one thing or another; it just is. A mysterious being in a mysterious world, much like you and me, trying to fit in, trying to be unique, or just trying to make sense of things as best we can, to exist. World-renowned artist Shaun Tan turns his hand to the theme of creatures. The first thing Shaun ever drew as a child was a creature, and they are still at the heart of his work. This volume collects together unseen and stand-alone drawings and paintings, along with rich and thoughtful commentary from Shaun on his inspirations. Delving deep into the timeless allure of non-human creatures, and what they might tell us about our 'normal' human selves, this book is perfect for artists, writers and dreamers alike

A stunning new picture book for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, from Academy Award winner Shaun Tan. Cicada work in tall building. Data entry clerk. Seventeen year. No sick day. No mistake. Tok Tok Tok! Cicada works in an office, dutifully working day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. But one day, something truly extraordinary happens . . . A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked but dreams of magic, from Australia's most acclaimed picture book creator. This is Shaun Tan's first author-illustrator book in five years, and his most important and moving fable since The Arrival.

What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown. This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey.

Selections from the sketchbooks of Shaun Tan, acclaimed creator of The Lost Thing, The Arrival and Tales from Outer Suburbia. Included are preliminary drawings for book, film and theatre projects, portrait and landscape studies, along with pages from travelling notebooks. All offer a special insight into the daydreams of a celebrated author and illustrator.

“Years ago we had a foreign exchange student come to live with us. We found it very difficult to pronounce his name correctly, but he didn’t mind. He told us to just call him ‘Eric’.” As charming as he is curious, by the end of his stay this intriguing house guest will capture your heart. This story is from Shaun Tan’s award-winning collection Tales from Outer Suburbia.

TALES OF THE INNER CITY is a collection of incredibly original stories, rich with feeling, strangely moving, almost numinous. And when the reader comes to the artwork, it's like walking into an amazing room, and then throwing open a curtain to see a brilliant scene that makes you understand and appreciate everything you've encountered in a deeper way.

A kid finds a lost 'thing' on the beach where he's scavenging for his bottle top collection. The thing is a large, freakish creature but no one except the kid really notices it, it's simply not part of their familiar day-to-day reality.

Fifteen illustrated short stories, some humorous and some haunting, set in the Australian suburbs.

A collection of artwork, sketches, and reflections by author, illustrator, Shaun Tan.