{"product_id":"9780545946124","title":"The Singing Bones","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Singing Bones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Shaun Tan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the brilliant mind of Shaun Tan, Grimms' fairy tales as they've never been seen before!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWicked stepmothers, traitorous brothers, cunning foxes, lonely princesses: There is no mistaking the world of the Brothers Grimm and the beloved fairy tales that have captured generations of readers. Now internationally acclaimed artist Shaun Tan shows us the beautiful, terrifying, amusing, and downright peculiar heart of these tales as never before seen.With a foreword by Neil Gaiman and an introduction by renowned fairy-tale expert Jack Zipes, this stunning gallery of sculptural works will thrill and delight art lovers and fairy-tale aficionados alike.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Singing Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[Tan's] starkly lit sculptures... have a look reminiscent of Inuit art; they appear simplified and smoothed by many hands. Their scale is hard to gauge. They seem simultaneously monumental and small enough to tuck in a pocket, like Japanese netsuke.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e* \"Although readers can only see Tan's \u003cb\u003eremarkable artistry\u003c\/b\u003e in two dimensions, the figures exert an almost primal force. Rather than simply represent what happens in these stories, these pieces embody their power.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"These inscrutable, unsettling sculptures demand that viewers connect art and tale, examining their own reactions to the darkest impulses and glimpses of light within the book -- and themselves.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Almost any person with a bit of understanding about folk and fairy tales can pick this up and find it powerful, amusing, disturbing, and cool, but older readers who take the time to dive into the essays by Gaiman, Zipes, and Tan will get the most out of this thoughtful, creative collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"A stunning, eerie addition to fairy tale and folklore collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"The artist's personal afterword and note on his medium and process, inspired by and stylistically reflective of 'Inuit stone carvings and pre-Columbian clay figurines,' along with some suggestions for further reading, complete this thoughtful compendium.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Singing Bones\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to fans of history and art, as well as lovers of fantasy and fairytales. Reluctant readers and skimmers will like the short excerpts. Unlike any other, this is \u003cb\u003enot your average fairytale book\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Arrival\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book* \"Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, \u003cb\u003eperfectly crafted\u003c\/b\u003e for maximum effect.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Few will remain unaffected by this \u003cb\u003etimeless stunner\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTales from Outer Suburbia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book* \"The thoughtful and engaged reader will take from these stories an experience as deep and profound as with anything he has ever read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Graphic-novel and text enthusiasts alike will be drawn to this \u003cb\u003ebreathtaking combination of words and images\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Tan's work overflows with human warmth and childlike wonder.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLost \u0026amp; Found: Three by Shaun Tan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"These stories representing \u003cb\u003ethe visionary work of a master storyteller, illustrator, and designer\u003c\/b\u003e who cares deeply about his message deserve a place in almost every collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"\u003cb\u003eShaun Tan rocks my retinas... \u003c\/b\u003eThe book is gorgeously designed, the stories are evocative and mysterious, and every page of Tan's paintings -- I can't bring myself to call them mere illustrations -- commands long moments of study.\" -- \u003ci\u003eCleveland Plain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Bird King: An Artist's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"The sharing of unfinished work is a generous gesture, and the collection is \u003cb\u003ea treasure trove\u003c\/b\u003e for any young artist who wants to know more about how ideas are captured on paper.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Unmistakable are his\u003cb\u003e flawless craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e, his organically industrial yet timeless aesthetic, and his lyrically haunting style and tone... \u003cb\u003eA powerful springboard for the imagination\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRules of Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"As always, the swirl of emotion that Tan's artwork kicks up lingers long after the book is closed.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"\u003cb\u003eSumptuous\u003c\/b\u003e and sincere -- this title is a winner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"\u003cb\u003eVisually fascinating\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Singing Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[Tan's] starkly lit sculptures... have a look reminiscent of Inuit art; they appear simplified and smoothed by many hands. Their scale is hard to gauge. They seem simultaneously monumental and small enough to tuck in a pocket, like Japanese netsuke.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e* \"Although readers can only see Tan's \u003cb\u003eremarkable artistry\u003c\/b\u003e in two dimensions, the figures exert an almost primal force. Rather than simply represent what happens in these stories, these pieces embody their power.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"These inscrutable, unsettling sculptures demand that viewers connect art and tale, examining their own reactions to the darkest impulses and glimpses of light within the book -- and themselves.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Almost any person with a bit of understanding about folk and fairy tales can pick this up and find it powerful, amusing, disturbing, and cool, but older readers who take the time to dive into the essays by Gaiman, Zipes, and Tan will get the most out of this thoughtful, creative collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"A stunning, eerie addition to fairy tale and folklore collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"The artist's personal afterword and note on his medium and process, inspired by and stylistically reflective of 'Inuit stone carvings and pre-Columbian clay figurines,' along with some suggestions for further reading, complete this thoughtful compendium.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Singing Bones\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to fans of history and art, as well as lovers of fantasy and fairytales. Reluctant readers and skimmers will like the short excerpts. Unlike any other, this is \u003cb\u003enot your average fairytale book\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Arrival\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book* \"Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, \u003cb\u003eperfectly crafted\u003c\/b\u003e for maximum effect.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Few will remain unaffected by this \u003cb\u003etimeless stunner\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTales from Outer Suburbia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book* \"The thoughtful and engaged reader will take from these stories an experience as deep and profound as with anything he has ever read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Graphic-novel and text enthusiasts alike will be drawn to this \u003cb\u003ebreathtaking combination of words and images\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Tan's work overflows with human warmth and childlike wonder.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLost \u0026amp; Found: Three by Shaun Tan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"These stories representing \u003cb\u003ethe visionary work of a master storyteller, illustrator, and designer\u003c\/b\u003e who cares deeply about his message deserve a place in almost every collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"\u003cb\u003eShaun Tan rocks my retinas... \u003c\/b\u003eThe book is gorgeously designed, the stories are evocative and mysterious, and every page of Tan's paintings -- I can't bring myself to call them mere illustrations -- commands long moments of study.\" -- \u003ci\u003eCleveland Plain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Bird King: An Artist's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"The sharing of unfinished work is a generous gesture, and the collection is \u003cb\u003ea treasure trove\u003c\/b\u003e for any young artist who wants to know more about how ideas are captured on paper.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Unmistakable are his\u003cb\u003e flawless craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e, his organically industrial yet timeless aesthetic, and his lyrically haunting style and tone... \u003cb\u003eA powerful springboard for the imagination\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRules of Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"As always, the swirl of emotion that Tan's artwork kicks up lingers long after the book is closed.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"\u003cb\u003eSumptuous\u003c\/b\u003e and sincere -- this title is a winner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"\u003cb\u003eVisually fascinating\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545946124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Arthur A. 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