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The Bird King and Other Sketches

by Shaun Tan   |  Ages 9-12
RM37.00 MYR
The Bird King and Other Sketches
The Bird King and Other Sketches

Whimsical sketches explore human nature's peculiarities.

If you're drawn to the intersection of art and storytelling, "The Bird King and Other Sketches" is a trove of imagination for you to delve into. It's a book that values the quirkiness of human nature through its visionary sketches. Perfect for moments of reflection or a breezy creative escape.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Art Book (2011)
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.
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The Bird King and Other Sketches

by Shaun Tan   |  Ages 9-12
RM37.00 MYR
ISBN: 9781848770508
Authors: Shaun Tan
Publisher: Templar
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books
Related Topics: Animals, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 1785 readers)

Description

What do the bird king, the thing in the bathroom and the paraffin-oil koala have in common? They all inhabit the unique world of renowned artist, author and illustrator Shaun Tan. Collected from his working sketchbooks, with commentary by the artist, these ideas, studies and doodles offer a special insight into the imagination of this internationally acclaimed storyteller.
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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.

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Whimsical sketches explore human nature's peculiarities.

If you're drawn to the intersection of art and storytelling, "The Bird King and Other Sketches" is a trove of imagination for you to delve into. It's a book that values the quirkiness of human nature through its visionary sketches. Perfect for moments of reflection or a breezy creative escape.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Art Book (2011)
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.