Bøger af Shaun Tan

A stunning new picture book from Academy Award winner and winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020, Shaun Tan - his most important book since The Arrival.

Kan I huske vandbøflen for enden af vejen? Eller ham dykkeren, vi opdagede ovre ved tunnelen? Og hvad der bliver af alle de digte, folk skriver – som ingen andre læser? Shaun Tan afslører hverdagens mysterier om hjemmelavede kæledyr, farlige bryllupper, strandede havpattedyr, små udvekslingsstudenter, langdistanceraketter og frydefulde rum.

Shaun Tan folder sin helt unikke fantasi ud i en refleksion over mennesket og dyrenes natur og vor urbane sameksistens: En mørk og surreel udforskning af såvel den evige kærlighed, vi føler, som den destruktion, vi påfører dyrene - og af hvordan vores liv er flettet sammen på godt og ondt. I CITYFORTÆLLINGER er homo sapiens ikke først, men sidst. VI er gennemlyst af dyrenes uforfalskede blik. Som civilisation. I bestyrelseslokalerne såvel som i retssalene. CITYFORTÆLLINGER er i den udenlandske presse allerede udråbt som et mesterværk, som rummer alle aspekter af Shaun Tan’s vid og intensitet både i teksterne og de udsøgte illustrationer.

Hvad får et menneske til at bryde op fra hjemmet, lægge alt bag sig og rejse alene til et fremmed land, et sted uden venner og familie, hvor sproget er ukendt, ensomheden overvældende, dagligdagens helt almindelige genstande uden navn og selve fremtiden uvis?Denne lavmælte grafiske roman er en hyldest til migranten, flygtningen, det tvangsforflyttede menneske – en minderune over alle dem, som har været tvunget ud på den usikre rejse og et spejl for dem som står usikre på tærsklen.SHAUN TAN er forfatter og illustrator. Han står bag en lang række prisbelønnede udgivelser, heriblandt den meget roste Udkantsfortællinger (da. 2010), og han blev i 2011 modtager af Alma-priset, børnebogens nobelpris, for især Ankomsten."Et sandt mesterværk (...) det er længe siden jeg har følt mig så berørt af et kunstværk." - Ekstrabladet (6 stjerner)"Bevægende. Fantastisk. Uforglemmelig" - Politiken (6 hjerter)

A beautiful collection of paintings, drawings and reflections on creatures, our constant companions, from the masterful narrative artist Shaun Tan.A creature does not necessarily represent one thing or another; it just is. A mysterious being in a mysterious world, much like you and me, trying to fit in, trying to be unique, or just trying to make sense of things as best we can, to exist.World-renowned artist Shaun Tan turns his hand to the theme of creatures. The first thing Shaun ever drew as a child was a creature, and they are still at the heart of his work. This volume collects together unseen and stand-alone drawings and paintings, along with rich and thoughtful commentary from Shaun on his inspirations. Delving deep into the timeless allure of non-human creatures, and what they might tell us about our 'normal' human selves, this book is perfect for artists, writers and dreamers alike.

Do you remember the water buffalo at the end of our street, or the deep-sea diver we found near the underpass? Do you know why dogs bark in the middle of the night?

Award-winning artist Shaun Tan brings his story-making to life in this beautiful sketchbook, now with brand new content. A treasure trove of sketchbook pages, jottings, doodles and drawings from life reveal much about Shaun's personal style and themes in this inspiring collection. Extensive brand new content includes pencil sketches for upcoming books, development work for Eric and cover design ideas for Cicada, along with new oil paint landscape sketches and character studies. This is a must-have for any Shaun Tan fan, particularly art and illustration students, as well as any lover of story and the creative process.

Den fortabte ting, oprindeligt udgivet i 2000, er Shaun Tans første billedbog, hvor han står som både forfatter og illustrator, og hvor han viser de første eksempler på sin egenartede visuelle fortællestil. Drengen Shaun lever i en dyster, gennemindustrialiseret by, hvor de voksne er så fjerne og optagne af deres egne anliggender, at de ikke har øje for hinanden, deres egne børn eller de mærkværdige genstande, de befinder sig midt iblandt.En dag, hvor han er på kapseljagt finder Shaun en "ting", en slags levende maskine, nærmest en slags tekande med hydrauliske arme og en masse luger. De begynder at lege, og da han skal hjem, går det op for Shaun, at "tingen" ikke hører til nogen steder, den er nærmest fortabt eller glemt. Som alle andre børn ville gøre i en tilsvarende situation, tager han derfor "tingen" med hjem. Da det langt om længe går op for forældrene, at der er kommet et fremmedlegeme ind i hjemmet, beordrer de Shaun til straks at bortskaffe det.Shaun beslutter sig for at hjælpe "tingen" derhen hvor den måtte høre hjemme!

The Arrival, a captivating masterpiece by Shaun Tan, was published in 2007 by Scholastic. This book, which belongs to the genre of graphic novels, takes the reader on an extraordinary journey of discovery and understanding. The Arrival is a universal tale of the challenges, the joys, and the emotional upheaval of immigration. Tan's beautiful and detailed illustrations tell a story of a man leaving his homeland and trying to navigate an unfamiliar, confusing, and sometimes scary world. The narrative is a poignant commentary on the experiences of immigrants around the world. With no words, only images, Shaun Tan manages to convey the feelings of fear, hope, and determination that come with starting anew in a strange place. Published by Scholastic, this book is a must-read, offering a rich and deep reading experience that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page.

A hauntingly beautiful picture book from the acclaimed Shaun Tan, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020, Academy Award and Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, The rabbits came many grandparents ago. They built houses, made roads, had children. They cut down trees.A whole continent of rabbits... The Rabbits is a thought-provoking allegorical fable about colonisation and the effect of man on the environment. Told from the perspective of the colonised, an unseen narrator describes the coming of the 'rabbits'. An encounter that is at first friendly and curious, but later darkens... Sparse, strange and stunningly beautiful, The Rabbits is a truly unique picture book.

For nogle år siden havde vi en udvekslingsstudent boende hos os. Han ville ikke bo i vores gæsteværelse, men foretrak at læse og sove i vores spisekammer."Det må være noget kulturelt," sagde mor.

Cikaden, som er hovedpersonen i australske Shaun Tans nye billedbog, arbejder på et kontor i højhuset, hvor han fra sin lille kontorbås slider sig igennem dagene; mobbet, uelsket og uværdsat af sine kolleger og chef. Han sover endda på kontoret, for han har ikke råd til en lejlighed. Efter 17 år bliver han, på trods af sin ihærdige indsats for firmaet, opsagt. Hvor skal cikaden nu gå hen? Da han står på højhusets tag og vil tage afsked med det hele sker der noget helt utroligt Dyster billedbog med noget på hjerte. Cikadens ensomme og trøstesløse tilværelse beskrives i korte, brudte sætninger og understreges af Tans betongrå, minimalistiske illustrationer. Den tilsyneladende enkle historie har flere lag, der åbner op for fortolkning og indbyder til dialog Bogen er for alle, der nogensinde har følt sig ringeagtet eller overset, større børn fra 6 år og op såvel som voksne. Velegnet til emnearbejder om billedkunst og følelser. (Uddrag af lektørudtalelse).

"I want to hold these sculptures, to pick them up. I want to squeeze them in my hands as I walk in the dark, to put them into my pockets and feel them there, reassuring me." -- Neil Gaiman

Two boys explain the mysterious "rules" they learned over the summer, like never eat the last olive at a party and never ruin a perfect plan in this title by the "New York Times"-bestselling creator of the graphic novel "The Arrival." Full color.

"The original version of 'Eric' was published in Tales from Outer Suburbia (Arthur A. Levine Books, 2009)."--Colophon.

An exchange student who's really an alien, a secret room that becomes the perfect place for a quick escape, a typical tale of grandfatherly exaggeration that is actually even more bizarre than he says... These are the odd details of everyday life that grow and take on an incredible life of their own in tales and illustrations that Shaun Tan's many fans will love.

A collection of three jaw-dropping stories: The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, and The Rabbits, by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Shaun Tan

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.

The visionary Shaun Tan returns to show us the soul-opening work he's been doing for the past five years.

From the visionary Shaun Tan, an inspirational story for older picture book readers and beyond

Twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals. Limited edition box set version with an exclusive signed and numbered print.

Cikade fortælle historie.Historie god. Historie enkel.Historie selv menneske kan forstå.Tok Tok Tok! Cikaden tilbringer 17 år under jorden, før den kommer op til overfladen, frigør sig fra sit hårde hylster, undslipper sine fjender og lever et kort hektisk liv i fuldkommen frihed.

Shaun Tan fans get to see his extraordinary talent applied to sculpture in this award-winning, lavishly presented collection of art based on fairy tales told by the Brothers Grimm.