Tales From Outer Suburbia
I was in the school library the other day taking an extra when I happened to see a new book in the office waiting to be processed. It is called Tales from Outer Suburbia and it is by Shaun Tan. I first became aware of him when one of his books, The Lost Thing, was presented to my class by a lecturer.
I didn’t think a whole lot of it all black and white and murky. However sometime later I saw it in Border and in person this is a whole different book. It is textured and gentle and clever. We bought a copy and it is something of a favourite with both Finn and I.
So I borrowed this new book and I like it even more. It is about eight little tales which gentle show whimsy and wisdom. And the illustrations are even more wonderful. I’ll definitely be buying us a copy of this sooner rather than later.
Lesson for the day I am saying is give books a chance.
Previously on this date..
- Department of Corrections - 2007
- Fast Food Nation - 2007
- Birds In Love - 2006
- Podcast #9: The One Where I Talk To Tim About His Album - 2005
- Skin Deep - 2005
- Regarding Nicky - 2005
- Denial And Truth - 2005
- It's All Video Video Video - 2004
- The Worm Turns - 2004
- Trevor Trove - 2004
- Coca Cola, Rock And Roll And Blue Jeans - 2004
- Dusty Paper - 2003
- Sorrows and Joy - 2003
- The Good Sense To Leave Things Alone - 2003
- Home Not So Alone - 2003
- Hey! Listen! - 2003
- Off My Bum - 2002
- Cryptic Message For Lunchbox - 2002
- Family Tree - 2002
- New Clothes - 2002
- Keeping it Clean - 2002
i’ve seen this one reviewed a couple of times and can’t wait to get my hands on it. i keep forgetting to join our local library.
Not only does your local library have it but both copies at Heaths Road are available and on the shelf.
I have long been lusting after The Lost Thing. Didn’t know he had written another. Guess that’s another on the list.