Shaun Tan grew up in Perth and works as an artist, writer and film-maker in Melbourne. He is best known for illustrated books that deal with social and historical subjects through dream-like imagery, widely translated throughout the world and enjoyed by readers of all ages. Shaun is the recipient of an Academy Award for the short animated film The Lost Thing, the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in Sweden and the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK.
Shaun Tan has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Signature works include '15', 15, Graphic Novels! Melbourne!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
