Name: Neil Gaiman in the 21st Century: Essays on the Novels, Children's Stories, Online Writings, Comics and Other Works
ISBN: 9780786494774

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Neil Gaiman in the 21st Century: Essays on the Novels, Children's Stories, Online Writings, Comics and Other Works

Tara Prescott

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Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. 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, award-winning fantasy fiction and beloved children's books.

This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman's prolific output, with readings of the novels American Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Children's books The Wolves in the Walls and Blueberry Girl and the online short story collection A Calendar of Tales are discussed. Gaiman's return to the serial comic book form with Sandman: Overture is covered, and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on Overture. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman's work.

Book Details

Publisher: McFarland & Company
Publish Date: Mar 19th, 2015
Pages: 272
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.85in - 6.47in - 0.56in - 0.82lb
EAN: 9780786494774
Recommended age: 18-UP
Categories: • Science Fiction & Fantasy• Comics & Graphic Novels

About the Author

Prescott, Tara: - Tara Prescott is a lecturer in Writing Programs at University of California, Los Angeles. She lives in Los Angeles.

Praise for this book

"an intriguing anthology of essays...fascinating...academics and readers who enjoy Gaiman's books will appreciate the care put into this impressive collection"--Library Journal; "this collection brings rich, scholarly analysis to the famously prolific and popular author"--The Guardian; "there is much here to appeal to Gaiman aficionados and academics alike"--TLS; "will interest both fans and scholars of Gaiman's work because of the variety of texts it includes. Perhaps the biggest strength of Prescott's collection is her emphasis on the wide range of media used by Gaiman in his creative endeavors...the very format of Presott's collection creates an image of Neil Gaiman tha is likely to endure"--Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts; "There is joy in seeing such diverse perspectives excavating Neil Gaiman's efforts. Not unexpectedly, the years of his work warrant endless analysis, and this volume is a keen example of such. It's a pleasure to be a part of it."--JH Williams III, New York Times bestselling comic book artist and writer.

"an intriguing anthology of essays...fascinating...academics and readers who enjoy Gaiman's books will appreciate the care put into this impressive collection"-Library Journal; "this collection brings rich, scholarly analysis to the famously prolific and popular author"-The Guardian; "there is much here to appeal to Gaiman aficionados and academics alike"-TLS; "will interest both fans and scholars of Gaiman's work because of the variety of texts it includes. Perhaps the biggest strength of Prescott's collection is her emphasis on the wide range of media used by Gaiman in his creative endeavors...the very format of Presott's collection creates an image of Neil Gaiman tha is likely to endure"-Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts; "There is joy in seeing such diverse perspectives excavating Neil Gaiman's efforts. Not unexpectedly, the years of his work warrant endless analysis, and this volume is a keen example of such. It's a pleasure to be a part of it."-JH Williams III, New York Times bestselling comic book artist and writer.