The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook - by Shaun Tan (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A new book of sketches, artwork, and personal reflection from the brilliant mind of award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator Tan. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A new book of sketches, artwork, and personal reflection from the brilliant mind of award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator Shaun Tan.<p></p>I'm often wary of using the word 'inspiration' to introduce my work -- it sounds too much like a sun shower from the heavens, absorbed by a passive individual enjoying an especially receptive moment. While that may be the case on rare occasions, the reality is usually far more prosaic. Staring at a blank piece of paper, I can't think of anything original. I feel utterly uninspired and unreceptive. It's the familiar malaise of 'artist's block' and in such circumstances there is only one thing to do: just start drawing. -- Shaun TanAnd when Shaun Tan starts drawing, the results are stunning. In <i>The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook</i>, we find a window into the creative process: the stops and starts, the ideas that never took off, and the ones that grew into something much bigger. Fans of <i>The Arrival</i> will recognize the quirky, surreal sensibility that is so distinctly Shaun Tan in this stunning collection, and gain insight into how his many gorgeous books were made.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook</i></b>* The sharing of unfinished work is a generous gesture, and the collection is <b>a treasure trove</b> for any young artist who wants to know more about how ideas are captured on paper. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review* Unmistakable are his <b>flawless craftsmanship</b>, his organically industrial yet timeless aesthetic, and his lyrically haunting style and tone... <b>A powerful springboard for the imagination</b>. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review<b>Praise for <i>The Arrival</i></b>A <i>New York Times</i> Best Illustrated BookAn ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for TeensA <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best BookMesmerizing... Such <b>visual eloquence</b> can only motivate readers to seek out any future graphic novels from Shaun Tan, regardless of where they might be shelved. -- <i>New York Times Book Review</i>Astonishing. -- <i>The Washington Post</i>* Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review* An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, <b>perfectly crafted</b> for maximum effect. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review* Few will remain unaffected by this <b>timeless stunner</b>. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review<b>Praise for <i>Tales from Outer Suburbia</i></b>A <i>New York Times</i> Best Illustrated BookA <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best BookYou almost <b>can't stop yourself from saying 'Wow...'</b> Tan's work overflows with human warmth and childlike wonder. -- <i>New York Times Book Review</i>* The thoughtful and engaged reader will take from these stories an experience as deep and profound as with anything he has ever read. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review* Graphic-novel and text enthusiasts alike will be drawn to this <b>breathtaking combination of words and images</b>. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review<b>Praise for <i>Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan</i></b>* These stories representing <b>the visionary work of a master storyteller, illustrator, and designer</b> who cares deeply about his message deserve a place in almost every collection. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review<b>Shaun Tan rocks my retinas</b>... The book is gorgeously designed, the stories are evocative and mysterious, and every page of Tan's paintings -- I can't bring myself to call them mere illustrations -- commands long moments of study. -- <i>Cleveland Plain Dealer</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Shaun Tan is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Arrival</i>, <i>Tales from Outer Suburbia</i>, <i>Tales from the Inner City</i>, <i>Rules of Summer</i>, and <i>The Singing Bones</i>. He received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2011 and won an Academy Award for the adaptation of his picture book <i>The Lost Thing</i> (from <i>Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan</i>). Shaun lives in Melbourne, Australia.
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