Mar 16, 2015 this pin was discovered by amanda diaz. Neil gaiman, sandman, books of magic dc, miracleman eclipse 1993 best continuing series. Penning mirrormask, a carrollian fantasy movie, directed by book illustrator. 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. An oversized, lavishly produced book, the alchemy of mirrormask takes readers inside the making of the feature film and allows them to experience the creative process. Neil gaiman bio, net worth, facts, patreon, wife, children. Sep 04, 2012 mirrormask s fairyland was created by david mckean, the artist and animator who illustrated gaiman s comic book series called the sandman. Writer neil gaiman has crafted dozens of dark fantasy books and graphic novels over the years. Neil gaiman and amanda palmer arent divorcing, says gaiman. American gods, television series like neverwhere, movies like mirrormask, an early. Neil gaiman is halfway through telling me about raging success and twitter rage, inspiration and introversion, when his phone buzzes. Neil gaiman neils work books mirrormask, childrens. Stardust audio book uk 2007, stardust audio book isis stardust radio play. Neil gaiman biography birthday, trivia british writer who2.
Adventures in the dream trade american gods anansi boys angels and visitations art matters the bed song beowulf. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman, popularly known as neil gaiman is an english author. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. Mirrormask by gaiman, neil, mckean, dave dave mckean, mckean. May 15, 2020 despite rumors to the contrary, beloved fantasy author neil gaiman and dresden dolls lead singer amanda palmer are not getting divorced. See more ideas about gaiman, neil gaiman, the graveyard book. I waved the net about and eventually i caught a history of everything. Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey.
Im kind of a fan of neil gaiman, in that ive read a lot of his books never the comics, but i always. A popular writer of fantasy and the dreamily macabre, neil gaiman created the landmark comic sandman and wrote the novella coraline. Over at comic book resources, theres a long interview with michael polis, one of the three executive producers of mirrormask. A book containing the films complete storyboard and script as well as some photographs and archival text by gaiman and mckean, titled the alchemy of mirrormask, was also published by harpercollins in november 2005. It was produced by the jim henson company the films story revolves around a young girl named helena campbell, who is sick of her. An oversized, beautifully designed volume destined to become a classic, mirrormask tells the story of helena, a fifteenyearold girl who works. One of the most popular and prolific fantasy, science fiction and graphic novel authors of the late 20th and early 21st century, neil gaiman was the awardwinning creator of the sandman series. Mirrormask by gaiman neil 0747599866 the fast for sale. This original audio novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. Buy a cheap copy of mirrormask book by neil gaiman. Scripted by cult comic book author neil gaiman the sandman series, mirrormask inverts the childhood fantasy of running off to join the circus. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books.
He moved into comics with alan moores miracleman series in the mid1980s and began working on graphic novels with artist dave mckean. Animated by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman, mirrormask combines animation and live action with a compelling storyline to take the cinematic experience to a stunning new. Neil gaiman talks to tmo about the events that led to the making of the film. Author of american gods, mirrormask, the graveyard book, good omens, coraline, neverwhere, sandman, stardust and many others. The script book best american comics 2010 black dog. Neil gaiman biography birthday, trivia british writer. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from neil gaiman at the discogs marketplace. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, written by master storyteller neil gaiman and accompanied by original art by dave mckean and images from the film. Neil gaiman married musician amanda palmer, a member of the dresden dolls. It being written by the creative and magical neil gaiman you meet a teenage girl, named helena, who is raised in a family of circus performers. An evening with neil gaiman and amanda palmer cd, 2011 a lunar labyrinth shadows of the new sun, 20.
The first story introduces the young, pale, perky, and genuinely likable death. Neil gaiman presents how stories last, an insightful lecture on. Neil gaiman born 10 november 19601 is a noted british comic book graphic novel writer and novelist. Helena must rescue the realm from chaos in order to win back her own notsoordinary life. Mirrormask has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Sixteen diverse essays from gaiman scholars examine highlights from gaiman s graphic novels, short stories, novels, poems and screenplays, and confront the difficult issues he raises, including femininity, the male gaze, issues of age discrimination, rape, and. After all, the films creators, neil gaiman screenwriter and dave mckean director, are two of the most celebrated graphic novel artists of all time. Neil gaiman mirrormask pdf or vehicle towing another vehicle that has a gvwr that. Often executive producer is a code phrase in hollywood. His notable works include the sandman graphic novel series, stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Neil gaiman celebrity profile check out the latest neil gaiman photo gallery. Neil gaiman talks to tmo about the events that led to the making of the.
Mirrormask by neil gaiman author autographed hardcover book first illustrated film script edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author, remainder marked. He also penned the script for the 2005 feature mirrormask for the jim. He cowrote the screenplay for the movie mirrormask with his old friend dave mckean for mckean to direct. Nov 10, 2015 shop our inventory for mirrormask by neil gaiman, dave mckean with fast free shipping on every used book we have in stock. Mirrormask mirrormask tells the story of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures a dreamworld in which she is. 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. Aug 12, 2014 neil gaiman talks to tmo about the events that led to the making of the film. Princess mononoke 1997 gaiman adapted the script for the miramax english dub of the japanese anime. I loved the book eating cats paradise lost book, mask film, puppet costume. The view from the cheap seats stardust reading by neil gaiman. The music used in the film was composed by iain ballamy. From the pages of newbery medal winner neil gaiman s the sandman comes fanfavorite character death in a collection of her solo adventures. Mirrormask book by neil gaiman 5 available editions.
Neil gaimans girls, part two mirrormask 2005 jeffrey. Saved by chelsea elliott gina mckee dave mckean dark princess mask images beautiful film fantasy films neil gaiman through the looking glass archetypes. While i love both films, i prefer mirrormask for the. He is the author of several short fiction, novels, graphic novels, comic books, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. Free pdf download 125, 0x0000007d, the disk has no volume label. Although not for the official release gaiman did read nothing oclock for his own publication trigger warning.
The full screenplay, plus dialogue and other material cut from the finished film more than 1700 storyboards two sections of stills. Mirrormask by neil gaiman signed first edition book. By neil gaiman by gaiman, neil mirrormask tells the story of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures a dreamworld in which she is about to embark on a most amazing journey. Mirrormask by gaiman neil 0747599866 the fast for sale online.
I promised id let you know when there was more mirrormask news. Neil richard gaiman born 10 november 1960 is an english author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, graphic novels, comics, audio theatre, and films. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and. Neil gaiman was featured in the history channel documentary comic book superheroes unmasked. This is an extraordinarily imaginative tale, created by the genius of neil gaiman, complete with circus performers, a magic mirror, a spoiled princess and controlfreak queen, sentient buildings, books with the advice one needs at the necessary moment, a dying mother and a very sad daughter. This collection of new essays looks carefully at the broad spectrum of neil gaiman s work and how he interacts with feminism. As soon as id got it, all the rest of the books flapped back to their shelf, all except one, a little redcovered book, which fluttered over my head happily. The late late show with craig ferguson, neil gaiman l, amanda palmer. The making of mirrormask mckean, sandman neil gaiman, dave. Fragile things, 2006 audio book, read by gaiman nighty night 2011 sixsong album with amanda palmer, damian kulash of ok go, and ben folds performing as 8in8 neverwhere 2012 read by neil gaiman isis audio books. A funny, scary and magical fantasy for young readers.
Reviews by gaiman books comics films about neil gaiman books about gaiman and his work books interviewing gaiman books quoting and magazines with original quotes by gaiman. The full screenplay, plus dialogue and other material cut from the finished film. Neil gaiman on the new adaptations of his books, his wife amanda. While most kids long to run away and join the circus, helena dreams of running away to the real world. 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. Mirrormask with illustrations by dave mckean, hardcover, 80 pages, harpercollins, 2005, isbn 0060821094. But in 2001, he embarked on a different kind of creative journey. Mirrormask book by neil gaiman 5 available editions half. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. From the incomparable imagination and lucid visions of sandman creator neil gaiman and acclaimed artist and director dave mckean and the innovative minds at the jim henson company comes mirrormask, a breathtaking journey through a strange and magical lookingglass world where anything can happen. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Neil gaiman neils work books the alchemy of mirrormask.
Dec 9, 2020 one of my favorite authors of all time. Neil gaiman was born in hampshire, uk, in 1960 and since 1992 has lived in the. Raised in a family of circus performers, shes always dreamed of leading a more ordinary life. Neil also writes screenplays and two of his own works are now films stardust and coraline. Neil gaiman and dave mckeanrenowned modern comic book writer and bestselling novelist neil gaiman and critically acclaimed multimedia artist dave mckean join to create mirrormask, their first feature together. 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 gaiman project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Mirrormask an oversized, beautifully designed volume destined to become a classic, mirrormask tells the story of helena, a fifteenyearold girl who works for her family circus, juggling, selling popcorn, and cleaning up muck. Gaiman is married to songwriter and performer amanda palmer, with whom he has an open marriage.
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