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I’ve read his book “the lost thing” and it has some great illustrations and he uses collage to brilliant effect. His books would be probably the only childrens books that i’d buy, even though i’m not a kid

I’ve read his book “the lost thing” and it has some great illustrations and he uses collage to brilliant effect. His books would be probably the only childrens books that i’d buy, even though i’m not a kid

How come I never heard of this guy? He reminds me of two of my other favorites, Heinrik Drescher and Lane Smith. Some impressive, inventive stuff.

How come I never heard of this guy? He reminds me of two of my other favorites, Heinrik Drescher and Lane Smith. Some impressive, inventive stuff.

You’ve probably never heard of him becuase he’s an Aussie!!

IMHO, his BEST books are The Red Tree (which is far and away the easiest way to explain depression to someone that I have ever seen – my psychiatrist now keeps a copy in his office!) and one that he illustrated about Australian History called The Rabbits (written by John Marsden). He didn’t have a website until recently – I’m so glad he does now!

I think he also suffers from being categorised as a children’s author/illustrator – again, just my opinion, but he’s NOT. I think he’s brilliant.

You’ve probably never heard of him becuase he’s an Aussie!!

IMHO, his BEST books are The Red Tree (which is far and away the easiest way to explain depression to someone that I have ever seen – my psychiatrist now keeps a copy in his office!) and one that he illustrated about Australian History called The Rabbits (written by John Marsden). He didn’t have a website until recently – I’m so glad he does now!

I think he also suffers from being categorised as a children’s author/illustrator – again, just my opinion, but he’s NOT. I think he’s brilliant.

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I first encountered the work of Shaun Tan in one of the Spectrum collections of fantasy and science fiction art, and immediately became a fan. I haven’t actually seen any of his books, but it’s clear even from individual images that he has an imagination and a sense of colour and design that few can match.

I first encountered the work of Shaun Tan in one of the Spectrum collections of fantasy and science fiction art, and immediately became a fan. I haven’t actually seen any of his books, but it’s clear even from individual images that he has an imagination and a sense of colour and design that few can match.

Un trabajo de ilustración excelente.

Un trabajo de ilustración excelente.

i’m a girl and the name is Shaun TaN not TaM… in case that effects people’s searches.

i’m a girl and the name is Shaun TaN not TaM… in case that effects people’s searches.

Bad news guys…this guys work in the LOST THING is a little TOO MUCH like and australian artist Geoffrey Smart…there is just enough changes from Mr Smarts painting of the Expressway Overpass to stop being sued…and the other stuff looks VERY “Far Side” too me…Check it out…Im in Australia so I see both their work.

Bad news guys…this guys work in the LOST THING is a little TOO MUCH like and australian artist Geoffrey Smart…there is just enough changes from Mr Smarts painting of the Expressway Overpass to stop being sued…and the other stuff looks VERY “Far Side” too me…Check it out…Im in Australia so I see both their work.

The Red Tree is a gorgeous book.

Simply Read Book is publishing him in Canada – along with a ton of other great illustrators.

http://www.simplyreadbooks.com

The Red Tree is a gorgeous book.

Simply Read Book is publishing him in Canada – along with a ton of other great illustrators.

http://www.simplyreadbooks.com

Oh Ricco – please tell us you’re just kidding. The reference to Smart’s “Cahil Freeway Overpass” is meant to be noticed – as the reference to Brack’s “Faces in the street”

Oh Ricco – please tell us you’re just kidding. The reference to Smart’s “Cahil Freeway Overpass” is meant to be noticed – as the reference to Brack’s “Faces in the street”

He actually cites the artists on the final page of the book around the border starting at the bottom with a “with thanks to” and at the top of the page he has “apologies to” the artists work that he used, he used it to promote familiarity with readers through the reminiscense of the work.

He actually cites the artists on the final page of the book around the border starting at the bottom with a “with thanks to” and at the top of the page he has “apologies to” the artists work that he used, he used it to promote familiarity with readers through the reminiscense of the work.

I love the whole theme of this book and the way symbolism and cotrast conveys the messages, which I interpret as messages about prejudice/ descrimination and dispossession. The book is written for children, I think, but very cleverly makes allusions to societal issues that only some adults would even notice unless they looked past the simple wording and read between the lines.

This is a great book and the artwork is fantastic, I think every child should own a copy.

I love the whole theme of this book and the way symbolism and cotrast conveys the messages, which I interpret as messages about prejudice/ descrimination and dispossession. The book is written for children, I think, but very cleverly makes allusions to societal issues that only some adults would even notice unless they looked past the simple wording and read between the lines.

This is a great book and the artwork is fantastic, I think every child should own a copy.