Shaun was interviewed by a German journalist mainly in regard to THE ARRIVAL which took Shaun 5 years to develop and illustrate. He began thinking it would be a 32 page picture book but while researching immigrant stories, be noticed how detailed they were and he realized he would have to show this detail in order to do the immigrant experience justice which would require many, many more pages (128 to be exact).
Shaun used himself as the model for the main character. He bought a suit and props and also had friends help him act out scenes so he could film them. These films as well as old photographs from the early 20th century helped him achieve the look he was going for.
After the interview, Shaun signed books for us. Daniel and I got our copies of THE ARRIVAL and TALES FROM OUTER SUBURBIA (a gift from Dar) signed. We had him sign them to both of us, so then Shaun joked that we'd better stay together.
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What a wonderful treat! I love the way he signed your book too! I have a copy of The Arrival and thought it was beautiful. Very interesting how he developed the authentic look by using props...
How cool that you got to meet him I've yet to read any of his books, but I just know I'll love his stuff. I browsed through The Arrival at a bookshop once and it was amazing stuff.
SO cool! I would probably trade my big toes for his autograph.
I hope you enjoyed it.I've not read any of his books =)
How awesome that you got to meet Shaun Tan and get the books signed! That's great!
How cool Lenore!
How cool is that! I love it when authors do more than just sign :)
That's awesome. I think he's very talented, and loved the story behind his inspiration for the drawings in The Arrival.
I literally took two weeks to read or "view" this beautiful book. I am totally amazed by his work and the originality that The Arrival contains. Would be awesome to meet him in person!
Oh that has to be one of the coolest things. That is such a stunning book, one of my favorites. Lucky lucky you. :D
You met Shaun Tan?! You're my idol Lenore!! You travel and see many Tori shows and then meet Shaun Tan! And he drew a little picture for you!! That's seriously like my dream event, lol. He's just amazing. So glad you got to go :)
This is totally cool! I'm so jealous!... :)
That's great. I love the little creature in The Arrival.
very sweet!
wish i coulda been there
sounds like you had a great time.
This is so cool, I don't even care I am commenting all late. Tales From Outer Suburbia is one of my favorite books this year.
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