The change in the native animals' environment is brilliantly depicted by Shaun Tan's illustrations, which also serve to highlight the 'strangeness' of the rabbits. The parallels with our own experience of colonisation are many; stolen children, the onset of industrialisation, and population increases.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Shaun Tan (illustrator). Hardcover. 'The rabbits came many grandparents ago.They built houses, made roads, had children.They cut down trees.A whole continent of rabbits.'THE RABBITS offers a rich and immensely valuable perspective on the effect of man on his environment. Visually loaded and told with a passion for truth and understanding, THE RABBITS aims to promote cultural awareness and a sense of caring for the natural world. A rich and haunting allegory for all ages, all cultures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780734410788
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Shaun Tan (illustrator). Hardcover. 'The rabbits came many grandparents ago.They built houses, made roads, had children.They cut down trees.A whole continent of rabbits.'THE RABBITS offers a rich and immensely valuable perspective on the effect of man on his environment. Visually loaded and told with a passion for truth and understanding, THE RABBITS aims to promote cultural awareness and a sense of caring for the natural world. A rich and haunting allegory for all ages, all cultures. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780734410788
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Shaun Tan (illustrator). Hardcover. 'The rabbits came many grandparents ago.They built houses, made roads, had children.They cut down trees.A whole continent of rabbits.'THE RABBITS offers a rich and immensely valuable perspective on the effect of man on his environment. Visually loaded and told with a passion for truth and understanding, THE RABBITS aims to promote cultural awareness and a sense of caring for the natural world. A rich and haunting allegory for all ages, all cultures. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780734410788