Neil gaiman apologises to people of skye for breaking. A definitive ranking of the best neil gaiman fiction books. This weekend marks the debut of the film adaptation of gaimains hugo awardwinning novel coraline, produced in stopmotion animation and presented in 3d. Coraline, neil gaiman coraline is a dark fantasy childrens novella by british author neil gaiman, published in 2002 by bloomsbury and harper collins. Many of his books, including coraline and stardust, have been made into films. Neil gaiman and teri hatcher on coraline the mary sue. With special material exclusive to this edition, including introduction, essay and interview with gaiman, facsimile pages from his notebook, and his note on working with dave mckean, together with tippedin color plate and three additional illustrations by mckean not present in the same years first english and first american trade editions. His diverse catalogue of books includes the novel the graveyard book, winner of the carnegie medal 2010 and booktrust teenage prize 2009, stardust now a major feature film, the bestselling novel for young readers coraline now a major 3danimated film, and the picture book the wolves in the. Fans of the henry selick movie and neil gaiman book can enter and escape the other world in coraline beware the other mother, a coop card game from wizkids. Now hes written more than twentyfive books and has been given dozens of awards, many of them been given dozens of awards, many of them astonishingly ugly. Gaiman is perhaps the worlds bestknown fantasy writer. Neil gaiman is no stranger to having his books banned.
I call it delightfully scary because while it grips the readers attention with creepy happenings that may cause a case of the shivers, it is not the kind of scary book that leads to nightmares of the it could happen to me kind. Feb 04, 2017 an illustration from neil gaimans the graveyard book gaimans love of norse mythology surfaces frequently in his work, not least in american gods, which captures a battle between odin and loki. And to read the interview with gaiman done by our partners at. Neil gaiman is an engaging and expressive reader, as well as writer. Chris riddells illustration of coralines other parents for neil gaimans book.
It was for my daughter, holly, who was five years old. The internationally bestselling author of neverwhere, coraline, american gods, stardust and many. Sep 22, 2010 we go 1on1 for an exclusive interview with author, neil gaiman to talk about the cinematic adventure, coraline. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. Coraline first edition signed neil gaiman bauman rare. Neil gaiman exclusive interview coraline collider collider. My current crusade is to make sure creative people have wills. I wrote a book called the day i swapped my dad for two goldfish, which came out some. Sometimes, when he was smaller, people used to tell neil gaiman not to make things up. Gaiman, the author of the sandman comics, coraline and american gods, left new zealand at the start of may, writing on his blog that he and his wife amanda palmer had found ourselves in a rough.
Mar 05, 2018 in every way, coraline feels like a classic book for that inbetween age of early adolescence, along the same lines as howls moving castle or a wrinkle in time. Here the author of coraline and the graveyard book talks about controversial books in. Sep 29, 2011 neil gaiman discusses the making of coraline the movie and how the book originated from a bedtime story to his own daughter. His characters are spooky but charming, like death, the beguiling goth girl of the groundbreaking comic series the sandman. World exclusive neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. Neil gaiman was featured in the history channel documentary comic book superheroes unmasked.
Grant we ran into neil gaiman at bea the big annual book show that this year was in new york city, and managed to get a quick interview with him in between his other commitments, including a marathon signing session for his first young adult book, coraline which came with marbles. Read the blog post about it, and see a sample will. The relationship between an author and the people selling his book is very important. Written by matt goldberg our partners over at omelete recently did an interview with author neil gaiman for the upcoming flick coraline. Sep 24, 2018 coraline was inspired by a folktale thats even creepier than neil gaimans version. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. What is most interesting about the book is the view of america and its beliefs that gaiman an englishman sees. He is popularly known for his notable works, such as the comic book series the sandman and his novels american gods, stardust, the graveyard book, and coraline, which is. Neil gaiman is best known to comic book fans as the award winning writer of the classic 1990s vertigo series the sandman. Talking about writing, comics, books, films, bees, demonic tomatoes, cats, travel and a dog ever since.
The rules of the game are basically a recreation of the last 20 minutes of the movie so if you dont want any spoilers, turn back now. Mar 12, 2020 neil gaiman is a new york times bestselling author of more than twenty books for adults and children, including the novels neverwhere, stardust, american gods, anansi boys, coraline, and the graveyard book. A note from neil gaiman about coraline more then ten years ago i started to write a childrens book. Coraline was inspired by a folktale thats even creepier. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jan 26, 2009 coraline, which began as a book, became a theater play, a comic book story, is now a movie and a video game neil gaiman. Mar 08, 2010 coraline first in gaiman s 2002 book and then in last years oscarnominated animated film is a bored young girl who opens a mysterious door, only to find a magical wonderland on the other side. Gaiman took the time recently to talk to me about the origins of the book, the wonder of stopmotion, and how hes managed to maintain the. Adapted from neil gaiman s dark fairy tale, it offers up a world where a lonely child like the titular. Here the author of coraline and the graveyard book talks about controversial books in libraries, censorship threats to graphic novels and why. The novel has the same theme as other entries in the gaiman canona hidden world within or just on the other side of your ownbut puts a unique spin on portal fantasy with its. Neil gaiman is the author of many bestselling works, including the novel anansi boys, the sandmangraphic novel series, and tales for children, including coraline and now the graveyard book. The pacing is smooth and quick, with minute dips and wellplaced pauses that give the shivers a chance to manifest before the story is once again. In recent years, gaimans success has leaped across mediums, stretching from novels to movies and even to television.
Critically acclaimed and awardwinning author neil gaiman will delight readers with his first novel for all ages. Authorperk sign up for neils email newsletter list to learn more about neils books and stay on top of his tour schedule. This might be why teri hatcher, who voiced coraline s two mothers, and neil gaiman, the author of the book coraline, were brought together by entertainment weekly to chat about the film. The internationally bestselling author of neverwhere, coraline, american gods, stardust and many other books, graphic novels and film. Until then, will keep making things up and writing them down.
Oct 28, 2011 welcome to nprs backseat book club, where author neil gaiman is here to answer your questions about the graveyard book. Coraline by neil gaiman meet your next favorite book. A wonderful original neil gaiman original pen and ink drawing and also signed by the artist. In recent years, gaiman s success has leaped across mediums, stretching from novels to movies and even to television. Neil gaiman the interview ive waited 20 years to do. We go 1on1 for an exclusive interview with author, neil gaiman to talk about the cinematic adventure, coraline. It is an examination of americas culture, its myths and the pagan influences that exist solidly beside such americana as roadside attractions and easter egg hunts. Neil gaiman discusses the making of coraline the movie and how the book originated from a bedtime story to his own daughter. He is popularly known for his notable works, such as the comic book series the sandman and his novels american gods, stardust, the graveyard book, and coraline, which is now an animated motion picture. Neil gaiman s imaginary worlds are indisputably dark, often chillingly macabre, and always fun to visit.
Aug 29, 2015 neil gaiman is no stranger to having his books banned. Coraline is a stopmotion, 3d experience unlike any ever brought to the big screen. She will have to fight with all her wits and all the tools she can find if she is to save the lost children, her ordinary life, and herself. It was awarded the 2003 hugo award for best novella, the 2003 nebula award for best novella, and the 2002 bram stoker award for best work for young readers. Readers of neverwhere might call him a polished urban fantasist, whereas readers of the adult fairy story stardust would demur that clearly magic and romance are his forte. Book after book, neil has never failed to impress winning, just last week, the newbery award for his latest, the graveyard book. Neil gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is british and lives in the usa.
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