Shaun Tan to Emily in Paris: reach for books as worthy gifts


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An artwork by Shaun Tan titled 'The Birth Of Commerce (2018). His new book 'Creature' offers a collection of previously unpublished and rarely-seen paintings and drawings, accompanied by notes detailing the Australian artist's fascination with non-human beings. Photo: Shaun Tan

Books are an easy gift choice, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fresh. There’s always a great selection around the holidays for a range of ages and interests.

Some ideas:

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