Tales from the Inner City

by Shaun Tan

A haunting reflection on the complex bond between humans and animals in an urban landscape. From crocodiles to frogs, tigers to bees, this dark and surreal journey explores the love and destruction we share. It reveals how animals can be our saviors, and how our lives are deeply intertwined—for better or worse.

Themes

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  • Animal/human Relationship
  • Urban Co-existance
  • Insects
  • Reptiles
  • Mammals
  • Birds
  • Fantasy
  • Magic
  • Violence