Review: The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan

Shaun Tan is one of my favorite artist/authors of graphic novels, and his The Lost Thing did not disappoint me. The story itself is about the lost things and creatures all around us that we don't notice because we are so involved in our own worlds. What happens when someone actually takes the time to know and help a lost thing?

As is Tan's style, each image in the book is rich with color and detail. a bit of smoke here, a pipe there, a little creature in the corner, and graffiti on the wall. Both the story and the images can be read on different levels, making the book appeal to a wide range of readers.

For more on Tan, be sure to go back and read the fabulous guest post that Marg from The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader wrote for me last May. Here is a short video I found based on The Lost Thing that demonstrates Tan's artistry. You can also visit Tan's website for a closer look at some illustrations from the book.

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Published by Hachette Austrailia, 2000
ISBN-13: 9789867399076
YTD: 89
Source: Bought (see review policy)
Rating: B+
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