The Coolest Gaiman I know!

[sincerely_helene]

I haven't actually sat down with any of his textier books yet, but I did peek through one of author Neil Gaiman's comics titled 'Sandman.'

If you are a fan of dark humor, I highly recommend giving his work the once over.

Oh, and he's cute and English, too.

The Sandman summary

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman was launched in 1989. This extremely popular series was bound into ten collections. Featuring Dream of the Endless, also known as Morpheus, Onieros and many other names, we explore a magical world filled with stories both horrific and beautiful.

What do you need to know to enjoy the series? Only that there are seven brothers and sisters that have been since the beginning of time, the Endless. They are Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium who was once Delight, and Destruction, the one who turned his back on his duties. Their names describe their function and the realms that they are in charge of. Several years ago, a coven of wizards attempted to end death by taking Death captive, but captured Dream instead. When he finally escapes he must face the changes that have gone on in his realm, and the changes in himself.

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

Own all of them, from their first trade paperback printing. I haven't been into much else of what he's written, novel or comic, but I dig Sandman--it's on the top 10 comics of all time.

Total comic dork here, shhhhhh.

 

[English Lady]

He did a book with Terry Pratchett, well if it's the same Neil Gaiman he did. "Dark side of the Sun" it's called. I read it a long time ago, but I remember really enjoying it.

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

Him and Pratchett also did Good Omens, I think.

 

[sincerely_helene]

I have a friend who is really enjoying "American Gods."

 

[English Lady]

Him and Pratchett also did Good Omens, I think.

You're quite right. Thats definitely a good one *nods*

 

[Stella_Omega]

I love the Sandman comics. I love Terry Pratchett, and didn't know Gaiman wrote novels untill I picked up "Good Omens". I don't really know which parts are Terry's and which parts are Niel's, the styles are perfectly melded.
Then I picked up Gaiman's book "Neverwhere" I read it cover-to-cover- turned it over and started at the beginning all over again. I did not want to leave that place!
I've also read "Starfall" by him. and if you have the chance to see it, there's a brand new movie out called "Mirrormask"...

 

[sincerely_helene]

I love the Sandman comics. I love Terry Pratchett, and didn't know Gaiman wrote novels untill I picked up "Good Omens". I don't really know which parts are Terry's and which parts are Niel's, the styles are perfectly melded.
Then I picked up Gaiman's book "Neverwhere" I read it cover-to-cover- turned it over and started at the beginning all over again. I did not want to leave that place!
I've also read "Starfall" by him. and if you have the chance to see it, there's a brand new movie out called "Mirrormask"...

Yes, if you click on the link I posted, you can find a small preview.

The animation is unbelievable!

 

[MissBri]

 

[Liar]

Yes, if you click on the link I posted, you can find a small preview.

The animation is unbelievable!

Holy shit on a pogo stick. Another one on the must-see list. Scripted by Gaiman and visaualised by Jim Henson, can't get much better than that.


And yes, read American Gods.

"Hey", said Shadow. "Huginn or Muninn, or whoever you are."
The bird turned, head tipped, suspiciously, on one side, and it stared at him with bright eyes.
"Say 'Nevermore'", said Shadow.
"Fuck you", said the raven.

 

[Liar]

Btw. Has anyone read Anasi Boys? It's in my pile of books to get around to. Want to know if I should shuffle it closer to the top.

 

[Bon Bon]

Btw. Has anyone read Anasi Boys? It's in my pile of books to get around to. Want to know if I should shuffle it closer to the top.

Yes, you should

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

Gaiman is one of my writing gods. I love his novels and I truly love his comic books. Death, Delirium, and Mazikeen still remain my three most favorite female characters though I'll admit Mike Carey's transformation of her did much to up her coolness factor.

His work truly does bridge the idea of comic book as art and high literature. References to all types of mythology and fantasy, the use of William Shakespeare as a recurring minor character, and the way literary quotes sometimes are tied with the theme of the story. Overall, the perfect representation of the modern myth.

Beyond that boring lit babble, it just fucking rocks. The characters are great and the stories are beautifully written. I reccomend everyone read it once before they die.

 

[The_Fool]

I really enjoyed Anansi Boys. There is one part in there that really bothers me, but not enough to throw the whole book.