A book to love – The Red Tree

There should be  a miniature version of Shaun Tan‘s The Red Tree so that I could keep it in my pocket day-to-day and finally take it all the way to Germany. In Germany I would waylaid random people to glory in the quiet beauty of the book, the sadness and confusion and hope. I would point and smile until they thought I was completely mad. Then I would hold the book tight to my chest, walk a little way, and start again with someone new. I’d also go to museums, libraries and the studio that filmed The Neverending Story, but we have to bring the best bits of home with us. 

We’re close to program release but, pst, Shaun Tan is coming.

I’m wearing stripy socks today, as I do most days. That’s not really festival related, but I find it pleasing nevertheless.

Louise
Festival Administrator