Bibliograph

The singing bones, inspired by Grimms' fairy tales, Shaun Tan ; foreword by Neil Gaiman ; introduced by Jack Zipes

Type

Label

The singing bones, inspired by Grimms' fairy tales, Shaun Tan ; foreword by Neil Gaiman ; introduced by Jack Zipes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Age range: 12 and up

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The singing bones

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

946142403

Responsibility statement

Shaun Tan ; foreword by Neil Gaiman ; introduced by Jack Zipes

Sub title

inspired by Grimms' fairy tales

Summary

The essence of seventy-five fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm is evoked by Shaun Tan's sculptures. Nameless princes, wicked stepsisters, greedy kings, honourable peasants and ruthless witches, tales of love, betrayal, adventure and magical transformation: all inspiration for this gallery of sculptural works. Introduced by Neil Gaiman and leading fairy tale scholar Jack Zipes

Target audience

primary

Classification