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Tales from Outer Suburbia

Tan, Shaun (Book - - 2008)
Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Tales from Outer Suburbia


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Breathtakingly illustrated and hauntingly written, Tales from Outer Suburbia is by turns hilarious and poignant, perceptive and goofy. Through a series of captivating and sophisticated illustrated stories, Tan explores the precious strangeness of our existence. He gives us a portrait of modern suburban

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Breathtakingly illustrated and hauntingly written, Tales from Outer Suburbia is by turns hilarious and poignant, perceptive and goofy. Through a series of captivating and sophisticated illustrated stories, Tan explores the precious strangeness of our existence. He gives us a portrait of modern suburban existence filtered through a wickedly Monty Pythonesque lens. Whether it's discovering that the world really does stop at the end of the city's map book, or a family's lesson in tolerance through an alien cultural exchange student, Tan's deft, sweet social satire brings us face-to-face with the humor and absurdity of modern life.

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Authors: Tan, Shaun
Statement of Responsibility: Shaun Tan
Title: Tales from outer suburbia
Publisher: Toronto :, McClelland & Stewart/Tundra Books,, c2008
Characteristics: 92 p. :,col. ill. ;,25 cm
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Oct 02, 2012
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  • mgreen1989 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

I read this book not expecting to get much out of it. I was wrong this is one of the best books i've read in a long time. I would recomend this book to any one wanting to read a short but great book.

May 10, 2011
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  • Canine_sCompanion rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

Stories that make put you into thoughts of wonder. Quirky - my love also picked it up and enjoyed it. Not an easy read for children but maybe teens

May 03, 2011
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  • jeannep rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

A collection of stories and artwork that is amazingly heartwarming.

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  • mgreen1989 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

mgreen1989 thinks this title is suitable for All Ages

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