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The View from the Cheap Seats
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Ideal for fans of literature, storytelling, and cultural commentary, as well as admirers of Neil Gaiman’s work seeking inspiration and deeper understanding of his perspectives.
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See moreA newly repackaged edition of this collection of speeches, articles, essays and introductions from Sunday Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, commentator and craftsman Neil Gaiman.
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The View from the Cheap Seats draws together myriad non-fiction writing by international phenomenon and Sunday Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. From Make Good Art, the speech that went viral, to pieces on artists and legends including Terry Pratchett and Lou Reed, the collection offers a glimpse into the head and heart of one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.
'Literature does not occur in a vacuum. It cannot be a monologue. It has to be a conversation'
Welcome to the conversation. Neil Gaiman fled the land of journalism to find truths through storytelling and sanctuary in not needing to get all the facts right. Of course, the real world continued to make up its own stories around him, and he has responded over the years with a wealth of ideas and introductions, dreams and speeches. Here 'we can meet the writer full on' (Stephen Fry) as he opens our minds to the people he admires and the things he believes might just mean something - and makes room for us to join the conversation too.
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Renowned voices praise the book highly: Caitlin Moran suggests it restores belief in hope and humanity, while Stephen Fry lauds Gaiman as 'god in the universe of story' and regards the book as sacred for millions.
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ISBN: 9781472208026
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 373g
Pages: 544
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Neil Gaiman is the author of over thirty acclaimed books and graphic novels for adults and children, including AMERICAN GODS, CORALINE, THE GRAVEYARD BOOK and his most recent bestselling novel, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE which was highly acclaimed and won several awards, including being voted Book of the Year in the National Book Awards 2013.
Neil Gaiman's work has been adapted for film, television and radio. He has written scripts for Doctor Who, collaborated with authors and illustrators including Terry Pratchett, Dave McKean and Chris Riddell, and THE SANDMAN is established as one of the classic graphic novels. As George R R Martin says: 'There's no one quite like Neil Gaiman.'Also by Neil Gaiman
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