'The Arrival' Hardcover Graphic novel by Shaun Tan - FIRST UK EDITION

Description

A first edition, first printing of the UK edition, published by Hodder in 2007. Oversize hardcover. Graphic novel. In fine unread condition. “The Arrival” is a wordless narrative that follows the journey of a man who leaves his home country to seek a better life for himself and his family in a new and unfamiliar land. The story explores themes of migration, identity, and the universal human experience of starting afresh in an unknown environment – the book is a multiple award winner.

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
Publisher : Hodder
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.86 x 1.27 x 30.48 cm

Review
Praise for The ArrivalA New York Times Best Illustrated BookBook Sense Book of the Year -- Honor BookWorld Fantasy Award -- Best ArtistAn ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for TeensA Horn Book Fanfare Best BookA Publishers Weekly Best BookNew York Magazine's Top Comic BookA School Library Journal Best Book Mesmerizing... Such visual eloquence can only motivate readers to seek out any future graphic novels from Shaun Tan, regardless of where they might be shelved. -- New York Times Book Review Astonishing. -- The Washington Post A wordless tour de force. -- Time Out New York Kids* ;A silent, fantastical masterpiece... Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form. -- Booklist, starred review* An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, perfectly crafted for maximum effect. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Few will remain unaffected by this timeless stunner. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
About the Author
Shaun Tan is the New York Times bestselling author of The Arrival, Tales from Outer Suburbia, Tales from the Inner City, Rules of Summer, and The Singing Bones. He received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2011 and won an Academy Award for the adaptation of his picture book The Lost Thing (from Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan). Shaun lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Collection preferred, from N16 area, though I can post if required

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