Tales From Outer Suburbia
What:
Tales From Outer Suburbia
Who:
Shaun Tan
Where:
Through Allen & Unwin and all good book stores
How much:
RRP $35
See:
Shaun Tan live on Thurs June 6, 6pm at Avid Reader, 193 Boundary St, West End. RSVP (3846 3422)
If the word 'awesomest' was an illustration (or even a word) then it would be illustrated by Shaun Tan. Tan is the king of Australian book illustration and creator of last year’s award-winning comic book The Arrival.
Typically Tan's stories are allegories about the human condition, his skill as an artist and writer is to take everyday themes and create an extraordinary and hallucinatory experience. The beauty in Tan's work is his ability to create visually stunning imagery without allowing it to dominate his narrative thread. Simplicity is the key. It's revealed amongst a backdrop of fantastic worlds and luscious imagery page by page by page.
Tan's latest work, Tales From Outer Suburbia, follows similar terrain. This time there are a series of short stories linked together by whimsical and surreal events that occur in very real places, suburban Australia. The strength of the book is its ability to tell stories as if they were your own, enhanced by Tan's beautiful imagery.
If you're one for artistic voyeurism, there's a chance to catch Tan's deft hands in action at Avid Reader.
Format: Book
Motivation: Improves creativity by osmosis
Keywords: Shaun Tan, Avid Reader
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