The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook
Product ID: 60337898
A new book of sketches, artwork, and personal reflection from the brilliant mind of award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator Shaun Tan. "I'm often wary of using the word 'inspiration' to introduce my work -- it sounds too much like a sun shower from the heavens, absorbed by a passive individual enjoying an especially receptive moment. While that may be the case on rare occasions, the reality is usually far more prosaic. Staring at a blank piece of paper, I can't think of anything original. I feel utterly uninspired and unreceptive. It's the familiar malaise of 'artist's block' and in such circumstances there is only one thing to do: just start drawing." -- Shaun TanAnd when Shaun Tan starts drawing, the results are stunning. In The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook , we find a window into the creative process: the stops and starts, the ideas that never took off, and the ones that grew into something much bigger. Fans of The Arrival will recognize the quirky, surreal sensibility that is so distinctly Shaun Tan in this stunning collection, and gain insight into how his many gorgeous books were made. Review: Bird King 2013 edition - Although I should've realized by the name of the book I still thought this was a follow-up to the previous The Bird King book that came 2 years ago (why would they release the same book again?). But yes, this book is exactly the same as the previous one and I now own 2 ex of it. Differences between the both books is that this version has glossy paper while the 2011 edition have matte paper, I know that some people prefer one over the other. I do have to say that I prefer the new cover over the old one, so it's not that bad to own both editions. Great sketches and a wonderful inspiration book for Shaun Tan-fans like me. Review: inspirational - I love Shaun Tans illustrations and this book is full of inspiration and will hopefully set me on the road to creating my own characters.
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 116 Reviews |
C**Y
Bird King 2013 edition
Although I should've realized by the name of the book I still thought this was a follow-up to the previous The Bird King book that came 2 years ago (why would they release the same book again?). But yes, this book is exactly the same as the previous one and I now own 2 ex of it. Differences between the both books is that this version has glossy paper while the 2011 edition have matte paper, I know that some people prefer one over the other. I do have to say that I prefer the new cover over the old one, so it's not that bad to own both editions. Great sketches and a wonderful inspiration book for Shaun Tan-fans like me.
L**D
inspirational
I love Shaun Tans illustrations and this book is full of inspiration and will hopefully set me on the road to creating my own characters.
L**D
Four Stars
Good
ま**る
日本版も洋書も
日本版も持っております。もうどうしようもなく好きな絵なので洋書の方も見てみたくなり購入。中は同じですが紙や印刷の具合がほんのすこし違います。 背が布地張りで紙にややツヤがあります。 作品に関しては何も言うことはありません。大好きです。
R**A
¡Excelente!
Una mirada a los bocetos de un ilustrador sobresaliente. También son muy valiosos sus comentarios. La impresión es estupenda, el libro es de pastas duras y está a un precio excelente. Una joya.
R**Y
Interessante
Questo libro raccoglie schizzi e disegni dell'artista. Tutto ciò che riguarda la fase progettuale delle sue illustrazione. Interessante.
R**S
Todo ilustrador deveria ter!
Incrível artbook de um dos ilustradores mais criativos da nossa época. Todos os livros dele são geniais. Mas esse artbook deveria ser obrigatório para todo ilustrador!
A**R
I love, love Shaun Tan
I love, love Shaun Tan! And this book is just what's happening in his mind. Beautiful notebook and really leaves me in awe. I gave this book as a gift to a friend of mine who draws and is preparing to go into art school and she loves it and loves ME for it. Beautiful, cherish-able book.
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