Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan (Lost and Found Omnibus)

Tan's The Arrival captivated me utterly. Then I saw "The Lost Thing" animated (and well deserving of its Oscar nomination), and was charmed all over again. Not only was it Tan at his best, it was a story I hadn't heard of. And, as with McKean's MirrorMask, it was a beautiful rendering of something I wouldn't have believed could be animated well. Naturally, I had to hunt it down.The hunt was well worth the effort. All three of the stories here were new to me (other than the animated adaptation of one). "The Red Tree" speaks to the down day that anyone might have, cast in rich and surreal imagery, and with a bright spot right where it's needed most. "The Lost Thing" carries its quirky charm in a way that defies easy explanation, but with a warm sense of reminiscence about chance meetings and transitory friendships. "The Rabbits" takes the most political tone, but still tells a good story.In fact, I have only one problem with this book: getting it back from my wife who was even more taken by it, and convincing her not to give my copy to other people sure to enjoy it.-- wiredweird

The stories and pictures are both beautiful. I have three adult children and they each have a copy. We love this book.

This book and many others of its kind are elegant and remarkable. Elegant = Simple and Unique. With the mix of illustrations and so-well chosen words it's touching and memorable, ready to be read again and again and still be affecting. My wife's a commerical illustrator and fine ceramic artist and she says it is pure and perfect and universal. I'm a retired writer and I say it's remarkable and I wish I thought of it and the other books in this emerging genre.Go to Tales From Outer Suburbia, also done by Shaun Tan and you'll find links to other artist/writers who will convey what's in store for you. Such books are generally aimed at children, but have been acclaimed by adults. Behind their simplicity and beauty you'll find surprising of depths and universal insights. Whether it's for your kids or your coffee table, it'll be welcomed and raved about by all who encounter it; most everything in these new wave art/prose books will charm and edify. I became an instant fan; I'll bet you will be too.

The art is jaw dropping and inspiring.

This was a cute, sad graphic novel with three stories of loneliness and hope. It's sort of nice for children but the subject matter is a little heavy and depressing for young minds. I do recommend it for anyone with a wistful consideration of how lonely life can be. It reminds you that even when life is grim, there are spots of beauty.

There are three short stories in this book from Shaun Tan...but to be honest I don't buy Shaun Tan books for the written words, I buy them because he is an amazing out of this world artist. The written words are secondary and the pictures and images within carry the book and will blow your mind with their power.The first story is a simple one, but oh so powerful. It tells of a young girl, much like any that you might meet in everyday life (perhaps even yourself) struggling with the world around her. She's buffeted and rocked out about by the powers of the world and at one point has to hang onto a raft in a raging sea till she makes it home worn out and at the end...and there before her is a red tree. Growing out of her floor bright and vibrant with the power to change the world.I say the words are secondary because you can look at the images and feel the power of the story without them. Shaun Tan takes illustration to a new level as he grabs hold of you at the first panel and doesn't let go.

This book was really there for me when I was suffering from depression. I highly recommend it! I can't recommend it enough!It has three stories in it. The first one is about depression, the second is about finding a place for a lost thing that seems to not belong anywhere, and the third is about rabbits killing the planet. Each story has a very deep meaning that you can interpret how you'd like.Please buy this book, I promise you, it can help. If you have gone through/are going through dark times, please know you'll be okay, and this book understands.

Shaun Tan captured emotions that are difficult to put into words through the images in this story. Every story felt so personal and the emotions just washed over me as I read it. This is definitely going to be a story I want my family and friends to read. I started with Shaun Tan's book Arrival, and now these stories have only increased my eagerness to read more from this author.

This is a wonderful collection of three stories, beautifully illustrated. Perfect for my inquisitive 14 year old daughter.

... a good collection of three short intoxicating and contemplative stories (The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, The Rabbits).I chose the book instead of buying three small books - for my personal use, this is more practical.If you "read" Shaun Tan for the first time it will be a little bit confusing (in this omnibus volume) to recognize where one story ends and the next one begins. It is a little bit overloaded for people getting in first contact with S. Tan.So my resumé: If you want to give away Shaun Tan Stories as a present, it will be more appropriate to buy the one-story books. If you just value the content and don't like to have reams of small shaped books - this book is a good decision.

Shaun Tan is sometimes thought of as a writer of books for children but he also addresses many issues for adults. Lost and Found Three contains his best known works in one hardback volume. The Red Tree, The Lost Thing and John Marsden classic scary story The Rabbits are all extended from the original separate soft back publications. The artwork of Shaun Tan is excellent and hugely imaginative. A DVD (from Australia) is available of The Lost Thing and I believe it won an Oscar for best short animated film. As a 'graphic novel' it is certainly my number one, along with The Arrival and Tales from Outer Suburbia, two other excellent books by Shaun Tan. 'So you want to hear a story' says the guy working tirelessly on his bottle top collection, then get this book!

「赤い木」「迷子」「うさぎども」とでも訳せそうな、三つの作品が収められています。出口のない地下下水道をさまようような毎日毎日。けれども、ついに・・・どこかに所属する人間、何かに分類される物。けれども、そうでないといけないの？ゆたかな大地。湿地は水鳥たちの楽園。ある日、海の向こうからやってきたうさぎたち。はじめて会うけど、どこかぼくらに似ているし、やさしいやつもいるし。けれども、やがて・・・長足の水鳥たちはどこに・・・Lost　& found喪失は瞬時。発見は恩寵。

It's one of the best collections of shaun tan's stories. He is an incredibly inspiring author and artist.