Shaun Tan is an illustrator and author born 1974 in Fremantle, Western Australia. He studied in ‘Balcatta Senior High School’ and was known there as the ‘good drawer’ and ‘the most talented artist’. He wanted to become a genetic scientist but after enrolling in a special art program for talented and gifted students, he decided on pursuing a career in arts. He completed his graduation in 1995 from the ‘University of Western Australia’ where he studied English literature, fine arts and history.
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