Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Neil gaimans fairy tales for adults february 25, 1999 cnn. Neil gaimans stimme ausschnitt aus einem bbcinterview. Oct 28, 2011 welcome to nprs backseat book club, where author neil gaiman is here to answer your questions about the graveyard book. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust. That book is coraline which rhymes with horrorwine, if you have gaimans british accent, the new ya by that increasingly impressive authorofalltrades, neil gaiman. Neil gaiman is credited with being one of the creators of modern comics, as well as an author whose work crosses genres and reaches audiences of all ages.
He was notable for such comic book series as black orchid and the sandman as well as the novels american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Neil gaiman 3 books that have changed my life youtube. Neil gaiman books biography and list of works author of. Jul 07, 2018 growing up in britain in the 60s, gaiman was first mesmerized by ditkos art, including the early spiderman and doctor strange books cocreated by marvel editor stan lee in 1962 and 1963. Stardust, coraline, the graveyard book, the ocean at the end of the lane, or any. The phrase instant classic is an annoying oxymoron, but im tempted to use it for gaimans book anywayi think its one that children and grownups will be reading for a.
Neil gaiman cool stuff interviews waiting for the man. Aug 29, 2015 neil gaiman is no stranger to having his books banned. Neil richard gaiman was born on november 10, 1960 in portchester, england. So it seems pretty clear that gaiman made an early attempt to mix them in, decided it didnt work well, and left it at that. The internationally bestselling author of neverwhere, coraline, american gods, stardust and many. He is listed in the dictionary of literary biography as one of the top ten living postmodern writers, and is a prolific creator of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama. I wrote a book called the day i swapped my dad for two. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. Atlanta cnn neil gaiman thinks adults are getting the short end of the deal. Neil gaiman interview, plus links to author biography, book. Sheen had been an admirer since he read the comicbook series the sandman at acting school in the early 1990s. Neil gaiman was the master of ceremonies and id been trying to interview him for some time, but our busy schedules always seemed at odds with each other. In recent years, gaiman s success has leaped across mediums, stretching from novels to movies and even to television.
Neil gaiman happily stuck in new zealand due to covid19 rnz. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. Bestselling author neil gaiman has long been one of the top writers in modern comics, as well as writing books for readers of all ages. Neil gaiman is amongst britains foremost writers of fantasy and graphic novels. Neil gaiman grew up in england and, although jewish, attended church of england schools, including ardingly college, a boarding school in west sussex south of england.
The biggest excitement for me after signing my first book contract was finally moving up from the manual typewriter and buying an electric typewriter. These days im definitely no longer young and hungry. Now, after nearly a decade of writing on the computer, i realize that for me. Neil gaiman the interview ive waited 20 years to do. Consider the fanatical following for his imaginative 1980s comic book series the sandman, which is. Neil gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. He said one of his very first comics was for knockabouts outrageous tales from the old testament, a 1987 portmanteau comic book published. Gaiman explains how nobody owens learns the value of life from the dead. He originated from a family of eastern european jewish decent. His first book was a biography of the band duran duran. Neil gaiman the interview ive waited 20 years to do the tim. Neil gaiman is no stranger to having his books banned. And then, a decade on, picking up a notebook, it was for stardust, which. Best of neil gaiman 1 books meet your next favorite book.
I also have been writing, i wrote the graveyard book and im writing the. He was also cooriginator and coeditor of the utterly comic comic relief, which raised. Neil gaiman 1960 neil richard gaiman november 10, 1960, portchester, hampshire is an english jewish author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works, including many comic books. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and bram stoker. The internationally bestselling author of neverwhere, coraline, american gods, stardust and many other books, graphic novels and film adaptations is rich, famous and married to a rock star. Gaiman is perhaps the worlds bestknown fantasy writer. He has millions of devoted fans who eat his every word like air. Neil gaiman has been wearing the same outfit since 1987. 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. It was the early 2000s, and neil gaiman was an early adopter of online blogging. Neil gaiman biography life, family, childhood, children. To borrow a phrase from his viral 2012 university of the arts commencement speech, gaiman makes good art, from his graphic novels to his social media collaborations, awardwinning fantasy fiction and beloved childrens books. It was a glorious chain of coincidences that led to him being ensconced in hawkes bay, he told jim mora. English fantasy writer neil gaiman gaiman, april 20 born neil richard gaiman 19601110 10 november 1960 age 58 por.
American gods by neil gaiman, by the authors own description, is a work that has inspired strong emotions and little in between readers have either liked it a lot, or loathed it entirely. Hes faithfully kept up an online journal for over a decade and a half, a habit he began while on tour for the book. As an adult, its how ive written books i havent had the time to write, like. 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. From neil gaiman, tales of thor and odin for modern ears.
Apr 19, 2017 touring american gods was a strange beast, according to gaiman. Mar 17, 2017 famed fantasy writer neil gaiman read and absorbed the stories of the norse gods when he was young. Mcgrath and has two daughters, holly and maddy, and a son, michael. His work has been honored with many awards internationally, including the newbery and carnegie. Jun 24, 2010 neil gaiman talks about 3 books that have changed his life. Grant we ran into neil gaiman at bea the big annual. Sheen namechecked gaiman in an interview, gaiman read it. 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. The mildmannered english writer has long been a kind of literary rock star. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Theres a boyishness about neil gaiman that makes you doubt the 40 years he. He is the author of numerous new york times bestselling novelsincluding neverwhere, stardust, american gods and coralineas well as the sandman series of graphic novels. As of 2005, he lives near minneapolis, minnesota, usa. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Originally from england, neil gaiman now calls the united states home. Neil gaimans book norse mythology is out now bloomsbury. Here the author of coraline and the graveyard book talks about controversial books in libraries, censorship threats to graphic novels and why. 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. Other books include the cult hit ghastly beyond belief 1985 and dont panic 1987, and, as editor, a book of poetry, now we are sick. November 1960 in portchester ist ein britischer autor zahlreicher. Rock and roll heart, street hassle and metal machine music all turned up this week on cd. 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. The graveyard book traces the story of the boy nobody bod owens who is adopted and raised by the supernatural occupants of a graveyard after his family is brutally. Lewis as a child and thought, when i am a writer, i shall do parenthetical asides. Neil gaiman is an extraordinarily imaginative writer who works in a variety of formats, writing graphic novels or, book length comics, short stories, novels, childrens books, and scripts for television and films.
In a separate interview he talks about american gods. Listen to the full interview with neil gaiman then there was the sandman comic, and the good omen s book with terry pratchett about the coming of the end times. His father, david bernard gaiman worked at their family chain of stores while his mother, sheila gaiman was a pharmacist. He is listed in the dictionary of literary biography as one of the top ten living postmodern writers and is a prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song. When it started out, i dont remember wanting anything more from my career than food and shelter. Neverwhere by neil gaiman, american gods by neil gaiman, the graveyard book by neil gaiman, stardust by neil gaiman, corali. Since we were both going to be in the same place on the same day for the same reason, it seemed logical we might get together and chat a bit.
Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. It is difficult to make generalizations about neil gaimans books. On a recent early fall afternoon, neil gaiman is dressed in a heavy cotton bee suit, on his way with a group of friends to harvest honey. Recorded late last year, neil talks about these projects, as well as history, life after sandman, dealing with hollywood and the attraction of death. He is well known as a master storyteller working in a variety of mediums who mixes modern reality with the fantastic. He was coauthor with terry pratchett, of good omens, a bestseller in the u.
Tv series american gods, adapted from gaimans hugowinning novel, premieres in april never miss a trick from the big issue with our weekly newsletter. Neil gaiman biography prolific author neil gaiman was born and raised in england but moved to the united states in 1992, where he continues to reside outside minneapolis. Occasionally the black tshirt gets changed or one billowy black coat gets replaced with another billowy black coat but the basic look has. In a not to be missed essay, neil gaiman talks about where his ideas come from, the differences between writers and other people, and much more. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone.
In the afterword to the first book, gaiman describes the issue in which the jla appear, passengers, as my perhaps misguided attempt to try to mix superheroes into the sandman world. May 06, 2012 the author of coraline, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last month, read c. Well, sandman took me seven years to write, its 2000 pages long. Neil gaiman was featured in the history channel documentary comic book superheroes unmasked. And now, another decade, and when king comes out of the parking.
The us release of this series and its companion novel gaiman s first solo is still forthcoming, whereas his anthology the sandman book of dreams has just been released here in paperback. Last february, neil gaiman sat down for a 90minute interview with author. Neil gaiman is best known to comic book fans as the award winning writer of the classic 1990s vertigo series the sandman. The graveyard book, neil gaiman the graveyard book is a childrens fantasy novel by the english author neil gaiman, simultaneously published in britain and america during 2008.
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