Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Shop for Tales from the Inner City: (Walker Studio) from WHSmith. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This book is beautiful and amazing. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Extended holiday return window till Jan 31, 2021, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I love Shaun's work, but this is my favourite to date. World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his extraordinary talent to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban co-existence. Can't recommend more highly if you're a fan of his work. What the reader will discover in this latest offering by this amazing artist/author is a genuinely unconventional, exceptionally imaginative, and poetically presented world. The artwork is luminous, the writing, lyrical. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Book Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com Tales from the Inner City is a strange, yet an eye-opening book about co-existing with animals and what they can teach us about ourselves. Tales from the Inner City Limited Edition Gift Box (Walker Studio). Please try again. Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan - Book Review Tales from the Inner City Author - Shaun Tan Publisher - Walker Studio Pages - 224 Released - 4th October 2018 ISBN-13 - 978-1406383843 Format - hardcover Reviewer - Stacey Rating - 4.5 Stars I received a free copy of this book Where can we live if not in each other's shadow? Date Published : 2018-10-23, Downloads PDF Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan. You will be transported to another world that is still very much of this one. I love Shaun Tan - In my eyes the man can do no wrong. Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019. Get this damn book. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018. A beautifully illustrated book, interesting short stories which break away from traditional story telling styles. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the natural world, one that humans may never fully comprehend. Where can we live if not in each other's shadow? So, if you where once like me, trying to siphon through reviews...stop. Tales from the Inner City is a gorgeously written and illustrated volume featuring Shaun Tan’s paintings and drawings, one that invites the reader into a wildly imaginative, surreal world. Click Download or Read Online catch to get free books. Tales from the Inner City: (Walker Studio) A stunningly presented collection of twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals, from the award-winning visual storyteller Shaun Tan. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Tales from the Inner City is a true gem and creative wonder in its own right, and a book that is well worth reading. A World of Cities I'll make this short. Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020. Brilliant. Something went wrong. And gorgeous to look at! Anyone who is familiar with his book 'Tales from outer suburbia' will see some similarities in this. I have to say most of them have brought me to tears, the one about the pig is just heartbreaking and forces you to focus on the way animals are treated by humans and the way we, as children, question these practices and yet as adults we learn to turn a blind eye. In the world Tan creates, there are crocodiles living on the 87th floor of a skyscraper, pigs stranded in apartment backrooms, moonfish swimming the night skies, eagles hunting in airports, and a rooftop tree that blooms briefly once in a lifetime, among other stories. Another tale that stands out to me is the one about mans relationship with dogs - through several beautiful illustrations Shaun shows that no matter where in the world you may live or what era, dog and man have always shared a connection that goes beyond time and space. Author: Shaun Tan This book is special - prepare to taken on an emotional journey, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020. The stories and art are deeply moving. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the natural world, one that humans may never fully comprehend. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2020. His most recent books are Rules of Summer and The Singing Bones. Though his storytelling can work on different levels, from fanciful to thought provoking, I would characterize his stories in this book as the latter which, for me, makes it all the more enjoyable. It is a book for older children, teenagers, and even adults. Tales from the Inner City is a truly masterly work, bearing all of Shaun Tan’s trademark wit and poignancy in both its prose and exquisite illustrations. There is something here that I can't describe. His works have added so much to my mental world, the part about dogs especially made me and my friends cry in this book especially. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Tales from the Inner City is a gorgeously written and illustrated volume featuring Shaun Tan’s paintings and drawings, one that invites the reader into a wildly imaginative, surreal world. Tales from the Inner City is a gorgeously written and illustrated volume featuring Shaun Tan’s paintings and drawings, one that invites the reader into a wildly imaginative, surreal world. To know that I am not alone in enjoying such speculation – maybe even a bit too much – is no small thing. Simultaneously real and surreal. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the natural world, one that humans may never fully comprehend. I'm stunned/shocked from how beautiful it is. In short this is another wonderful book - but be warned, get your tissues ready. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019, very nice illustrations, very beautiful product. I loved Rules of Summer but was personally a bit disappointed by The Rabbits and Cicada (find it hard to know what to expect just from looking online) but this was incredible. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the natural world, one that humans may never fully comprehend. His artwork alone, brought me to tears. Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan: Three by Shaun Tan (Lost and Found Omnibus). Fantastically fantastic and surreal to get deep messages across. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his extraordinary talent to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban co-existence. We all things considered standing up book centers by learned people to attract you to find the best new books. With twenty-five stories about animals, mixed in with poems and some gorgeous artwork, this book has something for everyone. Tales from the Inner City is a gorgeously written and illustrated volume featuring Shaun Tan’s paintings and drawings, one that invites the reader into a wildly imaginative, surreal world. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the natural world, one that humans may never fully comprehend. Maybe, its just pure heart mixed with talent. So many wonderfully unique short stories and beautiful illustrations. I did not expect anything from this book, bought it on a whim. Tales from the Inner City Limited Edition Gift Box. Short, somewhat surreal tales about animals and our relationship with them. Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020. Please try your request again later. Buy "Tales from the Inner City (Walker Studio)" on Amazon How might you portray the relationship of humanity and the natural world and the threat of habitat destruction and species extinction? Get this book. Please try again. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Just amazing. This limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print. A stunningly presented collection of twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals, from award-winning visual storyteller Shaun Tan.