Il Re Degli Uccelli E Altre Creature (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Jake's Review: The pictures are really unusual and the guy is seriously talented. But I am thinking this book is more for adults or kids who really, really want to become an illustrator or artist. It was neat to look through but not something I would keep.Jake's Rating: 5/10Mom's Review: Shaun Tan is a wonderful creative man with a truly outrageous imagination. His work is whimsical, fun, dreamlike and almost haunting at times. A truly fascinating look into the mind and process of an artist. I definitely agree with Jake on one thing though, this one isn't for your average kid. If you have a budding artist on your hand though or just a huge fan of Tan, this one is for you.Mom's Rating: 8/10We received this from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review i love sketch books (budplant.com is the best place to get them), have a few by william stout and others, just seeing where an artist's mind and pen wander is inspiring. this gleaning of Shaun Tan's work - sketches, storyboards, portraits, comics etc - is wonderful. Some favorites: "Summoning" a couple hides behind a fence as a GIANT blood red rabbit looks for them. "Never Lost a Case" a stern, well dressed bird contemplates a glass of wine. Made me think of The Raven in reverse, perhaps a small human will come to the bird's window and whisper "nevermore." "The joy of backyard excavations" a couple kids sit at a table discussing the giant alien skeleton they've uncovered. "Talk it over in the bird room" the final piece in the book is of a room w/a window, bare lightbulb hanging from the ceiling, bulletin board on a wall and a chair. A man sitting in the chair talking something over w/a giant bird head poking through a large hole in the floor. This strikes me as the perfect tharapist. All four of these wouldmake great posters, for Tan they were just stops on the way.
What do You think about Il Re Degli Uccelli E Altre Creature (2010)?
I'm in love with Shaun Tan. Period. This is a book any creative person should have.
—Jem
If you like his stuff you will like this notebook. Charming!
—Alece
I love his drawings! I really liked The Water Woman sketch.
—morgan
