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Tales from Outer Suburbia

by Shaun Tan
Tales from Outer Suburbia
Tales from Outer Suburbia

Evocative vignettes exploring suburban wonder and strangeness.

If you enjoy being whisked away to a world where the mundane mingles with the fantastical, "Tales From Outer Suburbia" might just be your next favorite read. Shaun Tan masterfully blends his unique storytelling with enchanting illustrations, turning everyday suburbia into a canvas for the imagination. Perfect for those who love a visual storytelling experience that speaks to both adults and children.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Non-Fiction/ Art Book (2009)
  • World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Collection (2009)
  • New South Wales Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Patricia Wrightson Prize (2009)
  • Ditmar Award for Best Artwork (2009)
  • Western Australian Premier's Book Award for Young Adult (2008)
  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award for Older Readers Book of the Year (2009)
  • Aurealis Award for Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel (2008)
  • Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Bilderbuch (2009)
  • Tähtifantasia Award (2016)
  • Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Book Award for Book of the Year Children's & YA (2008)
  • The Inky Awards Nominee for Gold Inky (2008)
  • Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature (2010)
  • Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Illustrated Book (2009)
  • Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Sonderpreis (2009)
  • The Inky Awards Shortlist for Gold Inky (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Tales from Outer Suburbia

by Shaun Tan
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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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ISBN: 9781840113136
Authors: Shaun Tan
Publisher: Templar
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Fantasy, Emotion, Animals, Family, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 10100 readers)

Description

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? Renowned Australian illustrator Shaun Tan, award-winning creator of The Arrival, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday life: homemade pets, dangerous weddings, stranded sea mammals, tiny exchange students, and secret rooms filled with darkness and delight.
 

Evocative vignettes exploring suburban wonder and strangeness.

If you enjoy being whisked away to a world where the mundane mingles with the fantastical, "Tales From Outer Suburbia" might just be your next favorite read. Shaun Tan masterfully blends his unique storytelling with enchanting illustrations, turning everyday suburbia into a canvas for the imagination. Perfect for those who love a visual storytelling experience that speaks to both adults and children.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Non-Fiction/ Art Book (2009)
  • World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Collection (2009)
  • New South Wales Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Patricia Wrightson Prize (2009)
  • Ditmar Award for Best Artwork (2009)
  • Western Australian Premier's Book Award for Young Adult (2008)
  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award for Older Readers Book of the Year (2009)
  • Aurealis Award for Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel (2008)
  • Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Bilderbuch (2009)
  • Tähtifantasia Award (2016)
  • Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Book Award for Book of the Year Children's & YA (2008)
  • The Inky Awards Nominee for Gold Inky (2008)
  • Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature (2010)
  • Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Illustrated Book (2009)
  • Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Sonderpreis (2009)
  • The Inky Awards Shortlist for Gold Inky (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.