New Releases by Shaun Tan

A obra inaugural de um dos mais premiados autores da literatura infantojuvenil As fábulas de Shaun Tan, um dos mais celebrados autores de literatura infantojuvenil contemporânea, reúnem a vida comum e o fantástico de maneira singular. Contos dos Subúrbios Distantes , seu premiado livro de estreia nos contos, apresenta histórias inspiradas em suas experiências da infância em Perth, na Austrália. Nestes quinze contos curtos e inteligentes, o autor costura o real e o fantástico de forma sensível e poderosa, e cada um deles reflete e reimagina uma situação ou acontecimento estranho que se passam em um mundo suburbano familiar: a visita de um estudante estrangeiro de intercâmbio do tamanho de uma noz; uma criatura marinha que aparece no gramado em frente de uma casa na vizinhança; uma máquina sinistra instalada em um parque; um búfalo sábio e conselheiro que vive em um terreno baldio; dois irmãos que saem em busca do lugar onde o mundo termina; um estranho mergulhador que aparece submerso pelo passado e caminha sem rumo pelas ruas do bairro. O que une todas estas inusitadas histórias é a forma como as pessoas comuns reagem a estes incidentes surreais e como o seu significado é descoberto, ignorado ou simplesmente mal compreendido. Tan cria universos com lógicas próprias que, apesar de inusitados, parecem incrivelmente familiares ao leitor. Poéticas, elas são igualmente permeadas por um humor que vai atrair tanto os leitores iniciantes como aqueles famintos por boas histórias. As ilustrações de Shaun Tan dão vida, acolhimento e nostalgia ao universo particular de cada personagem. Elas são pequenos espelhos atemporais de nossas gentilezas e deformidades morais. Segundo o autor, “Os ‘subúrbios distantes’ podem se referir tanto a um estado de espírito como a um lugar, próximo e familiar, mas também no limite da consciência. Muitas vezes, os subúrbios são representados como um lugar banal. No entanto, acredito que é também um ótimo substituto para as florestas medievais dos contos de fadas, um lugar de imaginações subconscientes. O contraste entre o mundano e o extraordinário pode ser divertido ou inquietante, e é potencialmente estimulante para qualquer pessoa”. Contos dos Subúrbios Distantes é uma curadoria de obras raras expostas em um museu familiar. Histórias diferentes unidas por um único conceito coletivo, algo bem maior do que a simples soma das suas partes. Shaun Tan alcança um resultado sublime nesta obra inaugural. “Não sei se consigo articular esse conceito, e talvez não possa ser expresso fora do livro, da sua combinação particular de palavras e imagens. Mas tem algo a ver com a minha experiência de crescer numa paisagem suburbana tranquila”, afirma ele. Contos dos Subúrbios Distantes é a estreia do autor australiano na marca Caveirinha, selo infantil da DarkSide® Books, que traz histórias e fábulas cheias de imaginação: os pequenos leitores já mergulharam fundo com os animais marinhos em Narval, o Unicórnio dos Mares e Meu Querido Abismo, aprenderam a encarar a vida com coragem em A Vida Não me Assusta — clássico poema de Maya Angelou, ilustrado com as pinturas de Basquiat — e mergulharam no imaginário de um dos mestres do terror com O Fantástico Alfabeto Lovecraft. O livro chega em uma edição caprichada, com capa dura e todo o carinho da editora mãe. Você vai descobrir que muitos subúrbios vivem em nossa imaginação e que seus moradores são fragmentos de pequeninas lembranças do que acreditamos ser.

Featuring stunning new covers, Shaun Tan''s exquisite illustrated short story collections, Tales from Outer Suburbia and Tales from the Inner City, beautifully packaged in a slipcase edition. Perfect for Shaun Tan fans of all ages.

From the creator of THE ARRIVAL, a collection of essays illuminating his thoughts and advice for writers and artists, young and old. Shaun Tan is one of the world''s most highly acclaimed narrative artists—his stories and images are loved by countless young and not-so-young readers around the world. Drawing upon 25 years as a picture book and comics creator, painter, and filmmaker, CREATURE explores the central obsession of this visionary artist, from casual doodles to studied oil-paintings. Beyond sketches for acclaimed works such as THE ARRIVAL, THE LOST THING, and TALES FROM OUTER SUBURBIA, this volume collects together for the first time unseen and stand-alone illustrations, each resonant with unwritten tales of their own. Detailed commentary by the artist offers an entertaining insight into the endless allure of imaginary, non-human beings and what they might tell us about our so-called "normal" human selves. Artists, writers, students, dreamers, and anyone interested in the deeper undercurrents of creativity, myth, and visual metaphor will find inspiration in these pages.

A beautifully surreal and gently humorous picture book about cultural differences, empathy and the power of perspective, from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Shaun Tan. Eric is a foreign exchange student who comes to live with a typical suburban family. Although everyone is delighted with the arrangement, cultural misunderstandings ensue, beginning with Eric''s insistence on sleeping in a pantry cupboard rather than a specially prepared guest room. The family takes Eric on a number of excursions, but they''re never sure if he''s having a good time, as he just doesn''t say very much. He''s mostly interested in small things he discovers on the ground. When Eric leaves the family suddenly, they''re unsure if they''ve done something wrong. But Eric leaves them a surprise gift that they''ll never forget.

"A beautifully poignant gift book exploring the relationship between man and man''s best friend, from the masterful Shaun Tan. "One day I threw my stick at you. You brought it back. Then we were walking side by side as if it had always been this way." World-renowned artist and storyteller Shaun Tan reflects on the nature of humans and animals in this exquisitely illustrated fable about owner and Dog. A perfect little gift book from an extraordinary talent."--Publisher.

Cicada works in an office, dutifully working day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. But one day, cicada goes to the roof of the building, and something truly extraordinary happens...A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked, from Australia''s most acclaimed picture book creator.

A collection of illustrated short stories, each one about the relationship of humans and the animals, both wild and domestic, that share the urban environment of the inner city. Some of the stories are only one page in length; others are told in free-form verse; all throw light on the hidden world of truth and feeling beneath the surface of our everyday lives.

A catalogue to accompany the exhibition: Shaun Tan Somewhere Nowhere at Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) 19th November 2016 - 5th February 2017. The exhibition features paintings and illustrations by Shaun Tan focussing on memories of imagined places.

The highly acclaimed, multi award-winning Tales from Outer Suburbiabeautifully presented as a book and jigsaw puzzle boxset.

Poster designed by Shaun Tan promoting Children''s Book Week, 2016. Illustration by Tan of animals and objects reading books against an orange landscape. Banner with Children''s Book Week! at foot of poster.

A unique and alluring art book showcasing Shaun Tan''s extraordinary sculptures based on the timeless and compelling fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.

The Arrival has become one of the most critically acclaimed books of recent years, a wordless masterpiece that describes a world beyond any familiar time or place. How did it come to be created, and what inspired its unique and captivating story? In Sketches from a Nameless Land, author Shaun Tan explains the origins of his ideas, using examples from early research and concept sketches through to finished artwork. In tracing this evolution, he sheds light on the silent language of images, the spirit of the migrant experience and the artist''s creative journey. The Arrival was sited as No 35 in The Times 100 Best Books of all time. An imaginative triumph. Every home should have one. - The Times It will fascinate and occupy adults and children alike. - The Observer Read more about The Arrival at www.thearrival.com.au Find out more about Shaun Tan at http: //www.shauntan.ne

»Nie die Regeln verletzen. Schon gar nicht, wenn du sie nicht verstehst.« Niemand weiß, woher diese Regeln kommen und wer sie sich ausgedacht hat. Sie sind einfach da und bestimmen unser Leben: als Geschwister, als Freunde, als Wegbegleiter. Shaun Tan erzählt von einem Sommer, in dem die Rivalitäten zweier Brüder immer bedrohlicher werden. Bis sie beschließen, dass ihre Liebe füreinander wichtiger ist als alle Regeln.

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.

An artist takes us through his day, from his own particular perspective. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

本书是一本适合反复翻阅的短篇故事集. 澳大利亚科幻插画家陈志勇用15个耐人寻味的小故事, 将各种奇幻元素嫁接到现实场景之中, 带你走进每个不起眼的角落, 发现平凡生活中最不可思议的秘密.