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Prince of Stories
Prince of Stories: The Many Worlds of Neil Gaiman
Prince of Stories
Terry Pratchett, Christopher Golden, Stephen R. Bissette, Hank Wagner
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Over the past twenty years, Neil Gaiman has developed into the premier fantasist of his generation, achieving that rarest of combinations—unrivaled critical respect and extraordinary commercial success.  From the landmark comic book series The Sandman to novels such as the New York Times bestselling American Gods and Anansi Boys, from children’s literature like Coraline to screenplays for such films as Beowulf, Gaiman work has garnered him an enthusiastic and fiercely loyal, global following.  To comic book fans, he is Zeus in the pantheon of creative gods, having changed that industry forever.  For discerning readers, he bridges the vast gap that traditionally divides lovers of “literary” and “genre” fiction.  Gaiman is truly a pop culture phenomenon, an artist with a magic touch whose work has won almost universal acclaim.Now, for the first time ever, Prince of Stories chronicles the history and impact of the complete works of Neil Gaiman in film, fiction, music, comic books, and beyond. Containing hours of exclusive interviews with Gaiman and conversations with his collaborators, as well as wonderful nuggets of his work such as the beginning of an unpublished novel, a rare comic and never-before-seen essay, this is a treasure trove of all things Gaiman. In addition to providing in depth information and commentary on Gaiman’s myriad works, the book also includes rare photographs, book covers, artwork, and related trivia and minutiae, making it both an insightful introduction to his work, and a true “must-have” for his ever growing legion of fans.

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Biography
  • Nonfiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
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This book is a biography of Neil Gaiman, arguably one of the best Science Fiction/Fantasy writers of the 21st century. This is a collaboration of his works such as short stories, novels, films, and comic books.

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Prince of Stories is an analysis, a record, and a celebration of the numerous works by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman. The book accounts Gaiman's works, from his comics to his novels and movie scripts, and it provides an analysis and comparison to other notable pieces of his and of other authors in the same genre. The analysis also pulls common themes and elements from Gaiman's stories and discusses the importance of these themes in Gaiman's world. Prince of Stories includes hours of interviews with Gaiman as well as other authors and illustrators who have collaborated with him.

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