Interview with children's writer/illustrator Shaun Tan

Author illustrator Shaun Tan recently won what amounts to the nobel prize for children's literature: the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. His book THE LOST THING was turned into a great animation (see below). He also worked as concept artist on animated films including "Wall-E". He was interviewed by SPIEGEL and answered the questions by... drawing pictures.

For instance when asked to introduce himself he drew this: [image error] And when the interview said "At age 37, you have received the highest honor in your field. What's next?"... he answered: [image error] Love him. Very cool. Read it here.

 

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Published on October 30, 2011 07:00
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