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Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3)June 19, 2007 Are there any graphic novelists in particular that you gravitate towards? Did any of them affect The Arrival?Yes, there are a handful. Raymond Briggs was one who probably had the greatest influence on The Arrival, especially in the early concept stages, which took some cues from his silent picture book The Snowman. I was also very influence d by the work of Chris Ware, who takes the comics form to a new level of sophistication and invention with his book Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid On Earth. Other graphic novelists I especially like include Daniel Clowes, Art Spiegelman, Edward Gorey, Dave McKean and Jim Woodring. Many have drawn parallels between Woodring's surreal, silent Frank stories and my own book, although these are quite coincidental, as I only discovered his work in the middle of working on The Arrival. Three books that have impressed me recently include Epileptic by David B., Blankets by Craig Thompson, and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Often I'm attracted to anything with a strong story, where the style of art is perfectly suited to its telling, and it could not be told in any form other than a graphic novel.You've done some work for Pixar, I see. Any particular films you're proud to have worked on? Unfortunately I can't talk about it because the film is not out yet! I have also done some work for Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age, Robots), which involved drawings and concepts at the early phase of production. It's an adaptation of Dr Seuss's Horton Hears a Who, and I can say this because it's already publicly announced: http://www.blueskystudios.com/content/company-pressrelease.php?id=20 For further reading - Please be so good as to check out Shaun Tan's website with particular care taken to read his thoughts on The Arrival. - The following essays by Shaun Tan Picture Books: Who Are They For? and Originality and Creativity are worth reading. - Read The Guardian's recent article on The Arrival and its wordless influence. And further SBBT Interviews today can be found at the following sites:
Posted by Elizabeth Bird on June 19, 2007 | Comments (7)
June 19, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) Jules from 7-Imp commented: Wow. Just wow. I wanna see this stuff now. Thank you for the great interview. The Australians are taking over the literary world.
June 19, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) Gwenda commented: These interviews are So Freaking Fabulous. I heart Shaun Tan. Yay!
June 19, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) rhubarb commented: Thanks so much for the great interview. I am such a fan, that I already had ordered the arrival from the uk a while back after your heads up as to its existence, and it lives up to all expectations.
June 19, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) Elizabeth Fama commented: Artistic talent, verbal brilliance, and an intellectual mind. That man has it all. Plus, he seems darned nice.
June 19, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) Adam Rex commented: Thanks for this. I, too, had to get a UK edition of The Arrival because I couldn't wait for the US to catch up.
June 19, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) eisha commented: I really, really loved The Red Tree, and I can't wait to get my hands on The Arrival. And everything else this man has done. Thanks for a great interview!
June 24, 2007
In response to: Interview with Shaun Tan (part 3) a. fortis commented: I'm so glad you asked about the graphic novelists he likes--he's listed some amazing people! Great interview--thanks!
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