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Neil Gaiman
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Posted By:  Plasmid Mar 10, 1999 - 11:32 am |       | Author Neil Gaiman is best known for his acclaimed "Sandman" comic book series.
Lately, Gaiman has taken to writing novels, his latest being Stardust.
Stardust features young Tristan Thorn, determined to go into the land of Faerie to bring back a falling star to win the affection of the haughty Virginia.
A short book (less than 250 pages), Stardust moves a long at a quick pace with plenty of dry humor and irony. There isn't a lot of action or even a discernable climax, but it does have a very magical and imaginative feel to it.
It is also one of the few fantasy books that doesn't seem to have been influenced by JRR Tolkien, having little resemblance to The Lord of the Rings.
| Posted By: Neal66 Sep 26, 1999 - 07:45 am | | I've enjoyed his novel Neverwhere. A very good read.
Neil Gaiman has always been very creative and imaginative. Stardust was a simple story but the execution of it was perfect. Neverwhere was also very excellent IMHO. If anyone else is into graphic novels as well, I highly suggest picking up the Sandman anthologies. Very interesting and the artwork only compliments the writing.
| Posted By: Wravyn Jul 03, 2002 - 01:28 am | | I am completely obsessed with Gaiman's writing...I only wish I could find more of it.
The Sandman comix are what truly motivated me to write Dark Fantasy. (Plus, I was a huge fan of his collaboration with Alice Cooper, The Last Temptation.) To date Neverwhere is my fave story of all time. As Stephen King said,
"Gaiman is a treasure house of story, and we are lucky to have him in any medium."
HOW TRUE! "off to Never,Neverland"
| Posted By: Baze Jul 03, 2002 - 02:00 am | | Have you seen the TV version of Neverwhere? It's very striking, although some of what makes Gaiman's writing so gripping seems to be lost in the translation. It hooked me though, and is well worth a watch.
His most enjoyable work, in my opinion at least, is his collaboration with Terry Pratchett- "Good Omens". Funny, dark, compulsive... Good stuff.
| Posted By: Wravyn Jul 04, 2002 - 12:19 am | | Unfortunately, I haven't been able to see the TV version...Would absolutely love to, but unless a Canadian network picks it up, too bad for me...Haven't read "Good Omens", but once I'm done with Salvatore's DemonWars I'll get on it...It is my mission to read everything that Gaiman puts out...Can't wait 'til my library gets "Coraline"
"...I know who I am, and who I may be,
if I choose" -Cervantes, Don Quixote
hmmm a tv version of Neverwhere? Who produced that? I hope I can find it!
I love Gaiman's writing--The Sandman series is fabulous. Dave McKean's artwork is amazing, and Gaiman's writing is intricately woven.
"Neverwhere" is my favorite, of his novels. Some of the subway imagery stays with me--the image of an earl traveling around on empty railway cars, etc.
"American Gods" is good---although more of a thought experiment that taps into themes Gaiman has written about in the Sandman series (the demise of old gods and the rise of new ones). Loved Shadow's character. He's so well-named, remains shadowy even though he's the main character.
"Stardust" has a very sweet quality to it--a well-written piece that remains true to itself. There's a comic version of it in print, as well as the novel.
As a puppeteer, I found Gaiman's "Mr Punch" interesting. The artwork is fabulous. The story, deeply disturbing. Gaiman and McKean capture the eeriness of boardwalk freakshows very well--the mermaid in her tank, the wife-battering punch and judy show--juxtaposing all of this with a tale of a child's growing awareness of the imperfections of the adult world. reminded me of the ambience of the movie, "Fanny and Alexander."
| Posted By: Wravyn Jul 22, 2002 - 12:13 am | | I have not been able to find acopy of "Mr. Punch" anywhere...Would LOVE to read it!!!
"Neverwhere" is pretty much my fave novel of all time...I've been told that my writing reflects my insane devotion to Gaiman's work (a wicked compliment, in my eyes)...As for The Sandman, that series is a big reason I took such an interest in writing...Loved "The Last Temptation" too - great comic, awesome CD...
 Keep chasing the dragon and eventually you will catch it
Definitely a wicked compliment! keep writing! we could use more writers influenced by Gaiman.
The Punch book is hard to find--although lately I've been seeing it in the comic book stores again.
i love gaiman's writings.
anyone here ever read the one 'how i exchanged my dad for two goldfish'? just wondering where i can get a copy of that.
and i think the NEverwhere tv series was produced by BBC.
coraline is amusingly dark. i loved it.
| Posted By: Bmat Jun 17, 2003 - 04:40 am | | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1565041992/qid=1055853540/sr=2-1/104-0005245-7411144?v=glance&s=books
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