Available September 2025
Somewhere, towards the beginning of time,
This beautiful book has deeply moved me, it’s a masterclass in storytelling magic!
Simon & Schuster, UK
Are you interested in learning more about how the book was made by Matt? Or perhaps you're wanting to write your own comic but don't know how to get started laying out panels? This guide is for you. It includes:
Listen to Matt talk about When the Mountain Wakes on ABC Radio Melbourne
A sweeping, profound and ambitious picture book. A powerful reflection on hope and healing, When the Mountain Wakes is a classic in the making.
Simon & Schuster, Australia
I have lived and worked my whole life in Gadigal and Boon Wurrung Country in what we now call Australia. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I do my work and I pay my respects to elders past and present. I acknowledge the sorrow of the stolen generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and through my work, aim to help as much as I can to empower and help them thrive.
The land we call Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
For general enquiries, commissions, and speaking enquiries, send an email to hi@mattshanks.com.au
For book enquiries, please contact Margaret Connolly & Associates