The bird king, the anthropologists, the thing in the bathroom, the paraffin-oil koala…What do they all have in common?
Nothing! Except that they all inhabit the unique world of renowned artist, author and illustrator Shaun Tan. Collected in this journal for the first time are his illustrations for stories that never developed, observational studies, preliminary drawings for books, films and theatre, and random doodles from Shaun’s working sketchbooks, Together with commentary by the artist, they offer a special insight into the imagination of one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers, the internationally acclaimed creator of The Lost Thing, The Red Tree, The Arrival and Tales from Outer Suburbia.
Format: Paperback / softback
Pages: 136
Imprint: Windy Hollow Books
Supplier: Harper Entertainment Distribution Services
Subjects: Drawing & Drawings, ART / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / General, ART / Techniques / General, Drawing and drawings, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, The Bird King and Other Sketches; Shaun Tan sketchbook; fantasy art book; illustration collection; concept art and drawings; surreal creatures; Australian artist book; visual storytelling; collectable Shaun Tan; creative inspiration; bird king artwork; art book for young adults; Shaun Tan books; Shaun Tan illustrator; Australian children's books; Australian picture books; children's picture book; read aloud book; books for ages 3 to 8; classroom resources; teacher resources; library books for children
