The Odditoreum

by Shaun Tan, Powerhouse Museum

The Odditoreum contains a parade of curiosities large and
small from deep within the vaults of the Powerhouse Museum.
Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan has created
an intriguing story for each, blurring fact and fantasy, in a very potent and funny mix for readers of all ages.

Genres: Graphic Novels

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Shaun Tan (born 1974) is the illustrator and author of award-winning children's books. After freelancing for some years from a studio at Mt. Lawley, Tan relocated to Melbourne, Victoria, in 2007. Tan was the Illustrator in Residence at the University of Melbourne's Department of Language Literacy and Arts Education for two weeks through an annual Fellowship offered by the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust. 2009 World Fantasy Award for Best Artist. In 2011, he won his first Oscar in the category Best Short Animated Film for his work The Lost Thing.