Mirrormask is a breathtaking film written by bestselling author neil gaiman and brought to life through the vision of acclaimed artist and director dave mckean. The novel is a blend of americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and. Mirrormask by neil gaiman 2005, hardcover first edition. I have, admittedly, had neil gaiman on a very high pedestal and come to expect a very high standard from his works,of all varieties. Originally a journalist, gaiman has written biographies, graphic novels. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. Neil will be talking about his new book, anansi boys, and his new movie, mirrormask. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman born neil richard gaiman, 10 november 1960 is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films.
Animated by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman, mirrormask combines animation. I found mirrormask to be just a simple search and triumph plot. Talking about writing, comics, books, films, bees, demonic tomatoes, cats, travel and a dog ever since. Augmented by notes and observations by bestselling author neil gaiman, and lushly illustrated by the films director and renowned artist dave mckean including all of the more than 1700 story boards created for the film, mirrormask is a funny, scary, magical fantasy for readers of all ages. Odd and the frost giants neil gaiman audiobook duration. Mirrormask was directed by dave mckean harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 2004. Mirrormask by gaiman, neil hardback book the fast free shipping. He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and. Mirrormask tells the story of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds. From neil gaiman, the new york times bestselling author of american gods, and dave mckean, the awardwinning illustrator of coraline, comes mirrormask, an upcoming jim henson company film written by gaiman and directed by mckean, slated to premiere in 2005. Both of us were impressed by the quality of the book, overall. The story and teleplay was cowritten by mckean and neil gaiman american gods tv series, coraline 2009. Buy a cheap copy of mirrormask book by neil gaiman.
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 north american dvd was released on february 14, 2006. See more ideas about dave mckean, neil gaiman and fantasy films. Neil gaiman is the author of the bestselling national book awards 20 book of. Neil gaiman books list of books by author neil gaiman. Mirrormask neil gaiman audiobook kids bedtime stories.
Long, vaguely irritating day, mostly because i didnt get enough sleep last night and have to fly off to a press day for mirrormask in an hour or so. Neil gaiman and dave mckean american gods comic books comics dave mckean. The novel is a blend of americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and taciturn shadow. Mirrormask is the groundbreaking featurelength debut from highly acclaimed directorillustratordesigner dave mckean, best known for his numerous collaborations with novelist. From neil gaiman, the new york times bestselling author of american gods, and dave mckean, the awardwinning illustrator of coraline, comes. Neil gaimans american gods, illustrated by dave mckean. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mirrormask 2008 boekeditie, met dave mckean helena groeit op in een circus, haar ouders zijn artiesten. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Among his numerous literary awards are the newbery and carnegie medals, and the hugo, nebula, world fantasy, and will eisner awards. Mirrormasks fairyland was created by david mckean, the artist and animator who illustrated gaimans comic book series called the sandman.
Mirrormask is a 2005 fantasy film designed and directed by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman from a story they developed together, starring stephanie leonidas, jason barry, rob brydon, and gina mckee. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. The music used in the film was composed by iain ballamy. Mirrormask, the graveyard book, good omens, coraline, neverwhere, sandman, stardust and many others. Anansi boys is gaimans latest novel and the follow up to american gods. Neil gaiman was born in hampshire, uk, in 1960 and since 1992 has lived in the united states, currently residing near minneapolis. Neverwhere by neil gaiman american gods by neil gaiman the graveyard book by neil gaiman stardust by neil gaiman coraline by.
Following the publication of his groundbreaking series sandman 1989. An oversized, lavishly produced book, the alchemy of mirrormask takes readers inside the making. The works of dave mckean and neil gaiman have inspired children and adults alike for years and will continue to do so for generations to come. Mirrormask audiobook by neil gaiman listen and download. The book was published in 2001 by headline in the united kingdom and by william morrow in the united states. From neil gaiman, the new york times bestselling author of american gods, and dave mckean, the awardwinning illustrator of coraline, comes mirrormask, an upcoming jim henson company film. The new folio society edition of the novel sees the sandman cover artist recreate gaimans oddball cast of gods and men, including shadow moons totemic face and the bright red sari.
Which takes us from comics like sandman to novels like anansi boys and american gods to short stories some are collected in smoke and mirrors. Neil gaiman is an author who needs almost no introduction. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journeymore. Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey. Augmented by notes and observations by bestselling author neil gaiman, and lushly illustrated by the films director and renowned artist dave mckean including all of the more than 1700 story boards. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. American gods 2001 is a fantasy novel by british author neil gaiman. Neil gaiman on american gods, norse mythology and more. Born neil richard gaiman in hampshire, uk in 1960, neil richard mackinnon gaiman now lives near minneapolis, minnesota. Apparently, neil gaiman and dave mckean collaborated on the screenplay while holed up at the jim henson estate. Neil also writes screenplays and two of his own works are now films stardust and coraline.
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