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The Singing Bones
Inspired by Grimms' Fairy Tales
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The Singing Bones
A unique and alluring art book showcasing Shaun Tan's extraordinary sculptures based on the timeless and compelling fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.
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In this beautifully presented volume, the essence of seventy-five fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm is wonderfully evoked by Shaun Tan's extraordinary sculptures.
Nameless princes, wicked stepsisters, greedy kings, honourable peasants and ruthless witches, tales of love, betrayal, adventure and magical transformation: all inspiration for this stunning gallery of sculptural works. Introduced by Grimm Tales author Philip Pullman and leading fairy tale scholar Jack Zipes, The Singing Bones breathes new life into some of the world's most beloved fairy tales.
'These little figures of clay, with their simplified features, their single attributes, are perfect realisations of the strangeness of the characters they represent.' - Philip Pullman
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The Singing Bones combines Shaun Tan's intricate sculptures with classic fairy tales, creating a visually stunning and imaginative experience for readers. The sculptures encapsulate the essence of Grimm Brothers' stories, which are both haunting and beautiful. Many reviewers appreciate the unique blend of art and storytelling, noting that it offers an evocative and fresh perspective on familiar tales. The book has been praised for its originality and the artist's ability to capture complex emotions with minimalistic yet powerful imagery.
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ISBN: 9781760111038
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 September 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 185.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 860g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Shaun Tan grew up in Perth, Western Australia and currently works as an artist, writer and film-maker in Melbourne. He began creating images for science fiction stories in small-press magazines as a teenager, and has since become best known for illustrated books that deal with social, political and historical subjects through dream-like imagery. The Rabbits, The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Tales from Outer Suburbia, The Arrival and Rules of Summer have been enjoyed by readers of all ages, locally and internationally. Shaun has also worked as a theatre designer, a concept artist for Pixar and Blue Sky Studios, and won an Academy Award for the short film adaptation of The Lost Thing. In 2011 he received the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in Sweden, in recognition of his services to literature for young people.
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