Best Selling Books by Shaun Tan

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.

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.

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

A boy uses keen powers of observation and imagination to return an object that looks out of place in its urban setting.

A small child awakes to find blackened leaves falling from her bedroom ceiling, threatening to quietly overwhelm her. ''Sometimes you wake up with nothing to look forward to...'' As she wanders around a world that is complex, puzzling and alienating, she is overtaken by a myriad of feelings. Just as it seems all hope is lost, the girl returns to her bedroom to find that a tiny red seedling has grown to fill the room with warm light. Astonishing Perth artist, Shaun Tan''s latest creation, The Red Tree, is a book about feelings - feelings that can not always be simply expressed in words. It is a series of imaginary landscapes conjured up by the wizardry of Shaun Tan''s masterful and miraculous art. As a kind of fable, The Red Tree seeks to remind us that, though some bad feelings are inevitable, they are always tempered by hope.

Combining humour and surreal fantasy, Shaun Tan pictures a summer in the lives of two boys. Each spread tells of an event and the lesson learned. By turns, these events become darker and more sinister as the boys push their games further and further. Other titles by Astrid Lindgren and Academy Award winner, Shaun Tan include: The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Tales from Outer Suburbia and the acclaimed wordless novel The Arrival. Read more about Shaun Tan at http: //www.shauntan.net

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 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.

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

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 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.

Fractured moments, lives as train wrecks, curiosities of the everyday, simple pleasures, reminders of death; vignettes of people captured in response to their own perceptions and experiences of trauma and joy. Character Sketches.

A collection of Shaun Tan''s preliminary drawings for book, film and theatre projects, portrait and landscape studies, along with pages from his travelling notebooks.

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

Illustrated by Shaun Tan. Bestselling author, Marsden, has created a dramatically moving allegory of colonisation told from the perspective of native animals, in this stunningly illustrated volume. Examining the consequences of the arrival of a group of rabbits with unfamiliar ways, the story shows how colonisation can result in the domination of the environment and its other inhabitants. A thought-provoking book, it earned its author and illustrator the CBCA Picture Book of the Year.

Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions.Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a fictional tale of a strikingly original but spectacularly unsuccessful inventor.

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.

Chinese edition of "The Lost Thing" by Shaun Tan, a multiple award winning artist and author, including Australian National Science Fiction Best Artist Award for this book.

A veces el día empieza vacío de esperanzas. Shaun Tan nos describe el día de la joven, retratando un mundo de sueños en el que lo fantástico se transforma en realidad, un viaje desde la desesperación a la esperanza. La joven camina cabizbaja por las calles de un mundo surreal, nadie entiende nada, el mundo es una máquina sorda sin sentido ni lógica. Los problemas llegan todos de golpe y las experiencias maravillosas se escapan. El futuro se percibe como una amenaza y la soledad se suma a la confusión. Sin embargo cuando parece haber perdido toda ilusión aparece inesperadamente, misteriosa y luminosa, la esperanza. Un álbum poético y esperanzador.

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.

TALES FROM OUTER SUBURBIA by Shaun Tan, author of The Arrival (2007 The CBCA Picture Book of the Year). Korean edition Translated by Lee Ji Won.

Was bringt eine Menschen dazu alles zurückzulassen, um eine Reise in ein unbekanntes, fernes Land anzutreten, hin zu einem Ort ohne Familie und Freunde, wo alles namenlos und die Zukunft unbekannt ist? Diese stumme Graphic Novel ist die Geschichte eines jeden Migranten, eines jeden Flüchtlings, eines jeden heimatlosen Menschen und eine Hommage an alle, die eben diese Reise angetreten haben. Der australische Autor und Illustrator Shaun Tan hat mit Ein neues Land eine wunderbare Geschichte geschaffen, die ganz ohne Worte auskommt. Als Leser schlüpft man in die Rolle des Emigranten, der seine Familie verlässt, um an einem fremden Ort ein neues Leben aufzubauen. Ohne Worte und Erklärungen ist man ganz den fantastisch anmutenden Zeichnungen ausgeliefert und fühlt sich ebenso fremd wie der Protagonist. Ein einzigartiges Leseerlebnis!

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.