The Neil Gaiman Reader
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The Neil Gaiman Reader
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The Neil Gaiman Reader
A captivating collection of fiction from one of the world's most beloved writers, introduced with a foreword by Booker Prize-winning author, Marlon James.
This collection is like the Beatles' "White Album": massive in size and scope, with individually brilliant pieces presented together because the only context they need is how good they are. Marlon James
A captivating collection of fiction from one of the world's most beloved writers, introduced with a foreword by Booker Prize-winning author, Marlon James.
With a writer as prolific as Neil Gaiman, where do you begin? Or how do you know what to try next? Spanning his career to date, this collection of ambitious, groundbreaking and endlessly imaginative fiction will be your guide.
Curated within this book are nearly fifty of Gaiman's short stories and novellas, interposed with excerpts from his five novels for adults - Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Anansi Boys and The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
It is both an entryway to his oeuvre and a literary trove Gaiman fans old and new will return to time and again. Start where it suits you. There aren't any rules.
Neil Gaiman.
With stories come possibilities.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Neil Gaiman Reader is praised for showcasing the breadth and versatility of Gaiman's storytelling abilities. Reviews highlight the diverse collection of his works, noting the imaginative prose and the enchanting, varied narratives. Readers appreciate the insights into his genre-spanning creativity, finding it a compelling introduction to his acclaimed body of work.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472282323
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Contributors:
- Foreword by Marlon James
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 54.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 920g
Pages: 752
About the Author
NEIL GAIMAN is the bestselling author and creator of books, graphic novels, short stories, film and television for all
ages, including American Gods, Neverwhere, Coraline, The Graveyard Book, The View from the Cheap Seats, Norse Mythology and the critically acclaimed television adaptation of Good Omens. The recipient of numerous literary honours, Neil has written scripts for Doctor Who, worked with authors and artists including Terry Pratchett, Chris Riddell and Dave McKean, and Sandman is established as one of the classic graphic novels. In 2017, he became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. As George R. R. Martin says: 'There's no one quite like Neil Gaiman.'Also by Neil Gaiman
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