Tales from Outer Suburbia

Fifteen illustrated short stories, some humorous and some haunting, set in the Australian suburbs. First Edition. 92 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. #100122  Aurealis awards: Best graphic novel, 2008

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. Suburban life — Australia — Juvenile fiction.  |  Australian