Description
A truly remarkable work of art that is already one of the most talked-about books of the season.
"An absolute wonder." — Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis"A magical river of strangers and their stories!" — Craig Thompson, author of Blankets
"A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." — Jeff Smith, author of Bone
"Shaun Tan's artwork creates a fantastical, hauntingly familiar atmosphere... Strange, moving, and beautiful." — Jon J. Muth, Caldecott Medal-winning author of Zen Shorts
"Bravo." — Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret
"Magnificent." — David Small, Caldecott Medalist
Number of pages: 128
Dimensions: 230 x 173 x 13 mm
What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown.
This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey.
"An absolute wonder." — Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis"A magical river of strangers and their stories!" — Craig Thompson, author of Blankets
"A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." — Jeff Smith, author of Bone
"Shaun Tan's artwork creates a fantastical, hauntingly familiar atmosphere... Strange, moving, and beautiful." — Jon J. Muth, Caldecott Medal-winning author of Zen Shorts
"Bravo." — Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret
"Magnificent." — David Small, Caldecott Medalist
Number of pages: 128
Dimensions: 230 x 173 x 13 mm
