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Softcover. Condition: Good. From #1 New York Timesbestselling author Neil Gaiman comes a remarkable quest into the dark and miraculous-in pursuit of love and the utterly impossible.Catch a fallen star . . .Tristran thorn promised to bring back a fallen star. So he sets out on a journey to fulfill the request of his beloved, the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester-and stumbles into the enchanted realm that lies beyond the wall of his English country town. Rich with adventure and magic, Stardust is one of master storyteller Neil Gaiman's most beloved tales, and the inspiration for the hit movie.

Softcover. Condition: Good. McKean, Dave (illustrator). Reprint. When Coraline explores her new home, she steps through a door and into another house just like her own . . . except that it's different. It's a marvelous adventure until Coraline discovers that there's also another mother and another father in the house. They want Coraline to stay with them and be their little girl. They want to keep her forever!Coraline must use all of her wits and every ounce of courage in order to save herself and return home.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. A prodigiously imaginative collection.-New York Times Book Review, Editors ChoiceDazzling tales from a master of the fantastic.-Washington Post Book WorldFragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to name just a few), #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline, and the groundbreaking Sandman graphic novel series. A uniquely imaginative creator of wonders whose unique storytelling genius has been acclaimed by a host of literary luminaries from Norman Mailer to Stephen King, Gaimans astonishing powers are on glorious displays in Fragile Things. Enter and be amazed!.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Fat Charlie Nancy's normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn't know his dad was a god. And he never knew he had a brother.Now brother Spider's on his doorstep-about to make Fat Charlie's life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. A prodigiously imaginative collection.-New York Times Book Review, Editors ChoiceDazzling tales from a master of the fantastic.-Washington Post Book WorldFragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to name just a few), #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline, and the groundbreaking Sandman graphic novel series. A uniquely imaginative creator of wonders whose unique storytelling genius has been acclaimed by a host of literary luminaries from Norman Mailer to Stephen King, Gaimans astonishing powers are on glorious displays in Fragile Things. Enter and be amazed!.

mass_market. Condition: New. Product DescriptionThe astonishing and impressive first collection of short stories from New York Times bestselling author Neil GaimanAn elderly widow finds the Holy Grail beneath an old fur coat in a second-hand store . . .A stray cat fights and refights a nightly battle to protect his adoptive family from an unimagiable evil . . .A young couple receives a wedding gift that will reveal a chilling alternate history of their marriage . . .Beneath a bridge by the railroad tracks, a frightened little boy bargains for his life with a most persistent troll . . .Such miraculous inventions and more await within Neil Gaiman's first collection of short fiction, a gift of wonder and delight from one of the most unique literary artists of our day. In his capable hands, magic is no mere illusion, but a powerful means to reveal the nature of our humanity obscured in the smoke of our fears and anxieties . . . and reflected in the funhouse mirrors of our dreams.Review"Readers will find echoes of H.P. Lovecraft, Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury and Stephen King, but the voice is all Gaiman . . . highly imaginative." - Dallas Morning News"I read [Smoke and Mirrors] while adjectives like glorious, magical and weird-but-fascinating leapt through my head, then gave up, outclassed . . . [Gaiman's] artful ruminations stretch from dreamlike folktales to darkly futuristic science fiction . . . a fine introduction to his varied work." - Minneapolis Star Tribune"Superb . . . haunting in a disturbing way and often witty and perversely humorous at the same time." - Richmond Times-Dispatch"An exhilarating display of the work of one of our most entertaining storytellers." - Kirkus Reviews (starred)From the Inside FlapIn the deft hands of Neil Gaiman, magic is no mere illusion. and anything is possible. In this, Gaiman's first book of short stories, his imagination and supreme artistry transform a mundane world into a place of terrible wonders -- a place where an old woman can purchase the Holy Grail at a thrift store, where assassins advertise their services in the Yellow Pages under Pest Control, and where a frightened young boy must barter for his life with a mean-spirited troll living beneath a bridge by the railroad tracks. Explore a new reality -- obscured by smoke and darkness, yet brilliantly tangible -- in this extraordinary collection of short works by a master prestidigitator. It will dazzle your senses, touch your heart, and haunt your dreams.From the Back CoverIn the deft hands of Neil Gaiman, magic is no mere illusion. and anything is possible. In this, Gaiman's first book of short stories, his imagination and supreme artistry transform a mundane world into a place of terrible wonders -- a place where an old woman can purchase the Holy Grail at a thrift store, where assassins advertise their services in the Yellow Pages under "Pest Control," and where a frightened young boy must barter for his life with a mean-spirited troll living beneath a bridge by the railroad tracks. Explore a new reality -- obscured by smoke and darkness, yet brilliantly tangible -- in this extraordinary collection of short works by a master prestidigitator. It will dazzle your senses, touch your heart, and haunt your dreams.About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

board_book. Condition: New. Rex, Adam (illustrator). Illustrated. A picture book school story featuring the New York Times bestselling panda named Chu from Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed illustrator Adam Rex! This board book edition is perfect for the youngest Neil Gaiman fans.Chu, the adorable panda with a great big sneeze, is heading off for his first day of school, and he's nervous. He hopes the other boys and girls will be nice. Will they like him? What will happen at school? And will Chu do what he does best?Chu's First Day of School is a perfect read-aloud story about the universal experience of starting school.

paperback. Condition: New. Good Omens The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter Witch.

paperback. Condition: New. McKean, Dave (illustrator). Reprint,Anniversary. "Product DescriptionThis edition of New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman's modern classic, Coraline-also an Academy Award-nominated film-is enriched with a foreword from the author, a reader's guide, and more."Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house."When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.Neil Gaiman's Coraline is a can't-miss classic that enthralls readers age 8 to 12 but also adults who enjoy a perfect smart spooky read.Review"Gaiman's tale is inventive, scary, thrilling and finally affirmative. Readers young and old will find something to startle them." - Washington Post Book World"A modern ghost story with all the creepy trimmingsWell done." - New York Times Book Review"Coraline is by turns creepy and funny, bittersweet and playfulcan be read quickly and enjoyed deeply." - San Francisco Chronicle Book Review"A magnificently creepy story. Coraline is spot on." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Gaiman's pacing is superb, and he steers the tension of the tale with a deft and practiced narrative touch." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, rise to your feet and applaud: Coraline is the real thing." - Philip Pullman, The Guardian"The most splendidly original, weird, and frightening book I have read, and yet full of things children will love." - Diana Wynne Jones"It has the delicate horror of the finest fairy tales, and it is a masterpiece." - Terry Pratchett"An electrifyingly creepy tale likely to haunt young readers for many moons." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)" Walk through the door and you'll believe in love, magic, and the power of good over evil." - USA Today"So wonderfully whimsical that readers of all ages will hungrily devour itCoraline is destined to become a classic. - Globe and Mail (Toronto)"Chilly, finely-wrought prose, a truly weird setting and a fable that taps into our most uncomfortable fears." - Times Educational Supplement"A deliciously scary book that we loved reading together as a family." - Orson Scott Card"Beautifully spooky. Gaiman actually seems to understand the way children think. " - Christian Science Monitor"A frighteningly realistic fantasy. Lean crisp prose adds to the suspense and propels the story, and the eerie black-and-white illustrations by Dave McKean heighten the nightmarish quality of the tale." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"Kids will hang on every word. Coraline is a character with whom they will surely identify, and they will love being frightened out of their shoes. This is just right for all those requests for a scary book." - School Library Journal (starred review)From the Back Cover"Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house. . . ."When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.Celebrating ten years of Neil Gaiman's first modern classic for young readers, this edition is enriched with a brand-new foreword from the author, a reader's guide, and more.About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic".

mass_market. Condition: New. Reprint. Product DescriptionIn this #1 New York Times bestseller, Neil Gaiman returns to the territory of his masterpiece, American Gods, to once again probe the dark recesses of the soul.God is dead. Meet the kids.Fat Charlie Nancy's normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn't know his dad was a god. And he never knew he had a brother. Now brother Spider is on his doorstep-about to make Fat Charlie's life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous."Thrilling, spooky, and wondrous."-Denver Post"Awesomely inventive. When you take the free-fall plunge into a Neil Gaiman book, anything can happen and anything invariably does."-Entertainment Weekly"Delightful, funny and affecting. A tall tale to end all tall tales."-Washington Post Book WorldReview"Deliciously compulsive . . . Grade: A." - Washington Post"Ebullient . . . The Gaiman faithful will devour it gratefully." - Sacramento Bee"Somehow manages to be both really scary and really funny at the same time." - Newsweek"Witty and engaging." - Minneapolis Star Tribune"The most accomplished of Gaiman's novels . . . Urbane and sophisticated." - Time Out London"A clever, quick-witted book." - Oklahoma City Oklahoman"A remarkably funny book." - Toronto Star"A madcap, screwball world that is partly absurd, occassionally humane and always entertaining." - Pittsburgh Tribune"Genre-busting . . . very creative and very funny. Grade: A-" - Christian Science Monitor"An off-kilter blend of reality and fantasy." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A droll comedy of manners with elements of mystery, thriller and romance thrown in . . . Charming." - Vancouver Sun"Gaiman hardwires his comedy of misrule with a crackpot energy that, when successfully channelled, lights up the imagination." - Sunday Times (London)"A thoughtful, atmospheric novel." - London Times"Ebullient . . . ingenious . . . enormously entertaining throughout." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Another lovely story as only Gaiman can tell it; necessary and recommended." - Library Journal"[Gaiman is] the folksy, witty, foolishly wise narrator to perfection." - Booklist (starred review)"Funny and subversive . . . Gaiman's mastery of language carries the reader through to a satisfying conclusion." - USA Today"Delightful, funny and affecting . . . the literary equivalent of a hole in one." - Washington Post Book World"Readers who enjoyed American Gods . . . will fall madly in love with ANANSI BOYS." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch"Gaiman at his best." - Rocky Mountain News"A welterweight boxer of a book -- light on its feet, but capable of delivering a punch." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution"ANANSI BOYS makes an incredible read." - Times Leader"[Gaiman] gives his flair for comedy free rein without losing his appreciation for the darker aspects of world mythology." - San Francisco Chronicle"A very accomplished comic novel." - Daily Telegraph (London)"A hybrid of folk tale and farce that freely partakes of the comic wealth in each." - Salon.com"Another great work from Neil Gaiman." - Toronto Star"Darkly funny and heartwarming to the end, this book is an addictive read not easily forgotten." - School Library JournalFrom the Back CoverFat Charlie Nancy's normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn't know his dad was a god. And he never knew he had a brother.Now brother Spider is on his doorstep-about to make Fat Charlie's life more interesting . . .and a lot more dangerous.About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

paperback. Condition: New. Young, Skottie (illustrator). Reprint. "Product DescriptionAn absolute delight of a madcap story for the young (and young-at-heart) by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, with equal parts pirates and piranhas, adventure and aliens, oddity and love."I bought the milk," said my father. "I walked out of the corner shop, and heard a noise like this: t h u m m t h u m m. I looked up and saw a huge silver disc hovering in the air above Marshall Road."Hullo," I said to myself. "That's not something you see every day. And then something odd happened."Find out just how odd things get in this hilarious story of time travel and breakfast cereal, expertly told by Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Skottie Young.ReviewGaiman knocks it out of the park again with this imaginative story. - School Library JournalThis would also make a wonderful readaloud, but don't be surprised if the kids insist that it be read in one sitting--and maybe with a side of cookies and milk. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"[A] delightful tale." - Wall Street Journal"If your kids still allow you to read aloud to them, this book is for you." - Newsday"[A]n astounding talean absolute delight to read out loud.one part Douglas Adams, one part Doctor Who, and one part The Usual Suspects." - boingboing.com"It's hard not to love a novel that borrows equally from Calvin and Hobbes and The Usual Suspects. If you read only one book this year, a story with dancing dwarfs is always a wise choice." - Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Back Cover"I bought the milk," said my father."I walked out of the corner shop, and heard a noise like this: T h u m m t h u m m.I looked up and saw a huge silver disc hovering in the air above Marshall Road."Hullo," I said to myself. "That's not something you see every day.And then something odd happened."About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.Skottie Young is an award-winning cartoonist and writer who illustrates New York Times bestselling adaptations of L. Frank Baum's Oz novels for Marvel Entertainment. His unique art style and sensibilities have drawn acclaim worldwide, earning him multiple Eisner Awards. He has worked in comics, toys, and animation for Marvel, Warner Bros., Image Comics, Mattel, Cartoon Network, and many more. Skottie lives in Illinois.".

mass_market. Condition: New. Anniversary. "Product DescriptionNow a STARZ® Original Series - Season 3 premiere in January 2021"Pointed, occasionally comic, often scary, consistently moving and provocative.American Gods is strewn with secrets and magical visions."-USA TodayNewly updated and expanded with the author's preferred text. A modern masterpiece from the multiple-award-winning master of innovative fiction, Neil Gaiman.First published in 2001, American Gods became an instant classic, lauded for its brilliant synthesis of "mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose" (Washington Post) and as a modern phantasmagoria that "distills the essence of America" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). It is the story of Shadow-released from prison just days after his wife and best friend are killed in an accident-who gets recruited to be bodyguard, driver, and errand boy for the enigmatic trickster, Mr. Wednesday. So begins Shadow's dark and strange road trip, one that introduces him to a host of eccentric characters whose fates are mysteriously intertwined with his own. For, beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a storm is brewing-an epic war for the very soul of America-and Shadow is standing squarely in its path."Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive."-George R. R. MartinReview"American Gods manages to reinvent, and reassert, the enduring importance of fantastic literature itself in this late age of the world. Dark fun, and nourishing to the soul." - Michael Chabon"Provocative yet fun . . . Gaiman has applied his vast breadth of knowledge about all things mythological to a truly high concept." - Entertainment Weekly"Gaiman returns to the fertile killing ground that nourished The Sandman: that peculiarly American crossroads where pop culture intersects with religion, violence and death." - Village Voice Literary Supplement"Immensely rewarding . . . . Suffused with . . . powerful imagery and deftly painted characters . . . . A finely crafted novel of weight and significance [with] poetic descriptions, sharp-eyed criticism, and first-rate storytelling. There is much to enjoy, to admire, and to ponder in this unforgettable tale." - Cleveland Plain Dealer"Pointed, occasionally comic, often scary, consistently moving and provocative . . . . American Gods is strewn with secrets and magical visions." - USA Today"Mystery, satire, sex, horror, poetic prose-American Gods uses all these to keep the reader turning the pages." - Washington Post"Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive." - George R. R. MartinAmerican Gods is sexy, thrilling, dark, funny and poetic." - Teller, of Penn & Teller"American Gods is like a fast run downhill through a maze -- both exhilarating and twisted." - Jane Lindskold, author of Changer andFrom the Back CoverUpdated and expanded with the author's preferred textA modern masterpiece from the multiple-award-winning master of innovative fiction Neil GaimanFirst published in 2001, American Gods became an instant classic, lauded for its brilliant synthesis of "mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose" (Washington Post) and as a modern phantasmagoria that "distills the essence of America" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). It is the story of Shadow-released from prison just days after his wife and best friend are killed in an accident-who gets recruited to be bodyguard, driver, and errand boy for the enigmatic trickster Mr. Wednesday. So begins Shadow's dark and strange road trip, one that introduces him to a host of eccentric characters whose fates are mysteriously intertwined with his own. For beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a storm is brewing-an epic war for the very soul of America-and Shadow is standing squarely in its path.About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman".

paperback. Condition: New. McKean, Dave (illustrator). Reprint. Product DescriptionThe 10th anniversary edition of The Graveyard Book includes a foreword by Margaret Atwood as well as sketches from the illustrator, handwritten drafts, and Neil Gaiman's Newbery acceptance speech.IT TAKES A GRAVEYARD TO RAISE A CHILD.Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy-an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack-who has already killed Bod's family.The Graveyard Book, a modern classic, is the only work ever to win both the Newbery (US) and Carnegie (UK) medals.Review"The Graveyard Book, by turns exciting and witty, sinister and tender, shows Gaiman at the top of his form. In this novel of wonder, Neil Gaiman follows in the footsteps of long-ago storytellers, weaving a tale of unforgettable enchantment." - New York Times Book Review"Like a bite of dark Halloween chocolate, this novel proves rich, bittersweet and very satisfying." - Washington Post"Wistful, witty, wise-and creepy. This needs to be read by anyone who is or has ever been a child." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This is an utterly captivating tale that is cleverly told through an entertaining cast of ghostly characters. There is plenty of darkness, but the novel's ultimate message is strong and life affirming.this is a rich story with broad appeal. " - Booklist (starred review)"Lucid, evocative prose and dark fairy-tale motifs imbue the story with a dreamlike quality. this ghost-story-cum-coming-of-age-novel as readable as it is accomplished." - Horn Book (starred review)"This is, quite frankly, the best book Neil Gaiman has ever written. How he has managed to combine fascinating, friendly, frightening and fearsome in one fantasy I shall never know, but he has pulled it off magnificently - perfect for Halloween and any other time of the year." - Diana Wynne Jones, author of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci"I wish my younger self could have had the opportunity to read and re-read this wonderful book, and my older self wishes that I had written it." - Garth Nix, author of The Abhorsen Trilogy"It takes a graveyard to raise a child. My favorite thing about this book was watching Bod grow up in his fine crumbly graveyard with his dead and living friends. The Graveyard Book is another surprising and terrific book from Neil Gaiman." - Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife"After finishing The Graveyard Book, I had only one thought - I hope there's more. I want to see more of the adventures of Nobody Owens, and there is no higher praise for a book." - Laurell K. Hamilton, author of the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter novels"The Graveyard Book is endlessly inventive, masterfully told and, like Bod himself, too clever to fit into only one place. This is a book for everyone. You will love it to death." - Holly Black, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles"The Graveyard Book manages the remarkable feat of playing delightful jazz riffs on Kipling's classic Jungle Books. One might call this book a small jewel, but in fact it's much bigger within than it looks from the outside." - Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last UnicornThe Graveyard Book is everything everyone loves about Neil Gaiman, only multiplied many times over, a novel that showcases his effortless feel for narrative, his flawless instincts for suspense, and above all, his dark, almost silky sense of humor. - Joe Hill, author of Heart-Shaped BoxFrom the Back CoverThe 10th anniversary edition of The Graveyard Book includes a foreword by Margaret Atwood as well as sketches from the illustrator, handwritten drafts, and Neil Gaiman's Newbery acceptance speech.IT TAKES A GRAVEYARD TO RAISE A CHILD.Nobody Owens, known as Bod.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Collects stories set in the Matrix, the virtual reality world designed by machines in order to control the human race into believing it to be the real world, except for a few who have "freed" themselves and now struggle to free others.

paperback. Condition: New. Mattotti, Lorenzo (illustrator). "Hansel and Gretel astonishes from start to finish . . ." -The New York TimesBestselling author Neil Gaiman and fine artist Lorenzo Mattotti join forces to create Hansel and Gretel, a stunning book that's at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Mattotti's sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.

paperback. Condition: New. Riddell, Chris (illustrator). Reprint. Product DescriptionIn a beautiful collaboration, New York Times bestselling and Newbery and Carnegie Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman and Kate Greenaway-winning illustrator Chris Riddell have created a thrillingly reimagined fairy tale, "told in a way only Gaiman can" (GeekInsider.com).In this captivating and darkly funny tale, Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell have twisted together the familiar and the new as well as the beautiful and the wicked to tell a brilliant version of Snow White's (sort of) and Sleeping Beauty's (almost) stories.The book is a beautiful work of art.Review"Gaiman and Riddell's greatest [collaboration] to date." - Tor.com"Told in a way only Gaiman can" and featuring "stunning metallic artwork." - GeekInsider"A refreshing, much-needed twist on a classic story." - The Guardian"Spellbindingly illustrated." - Gaby Wood, Saturday Telegraph"Magical, sumptuous, transporting." - The Big Issue"Unforgettable, unpredictable and utterly enchanting for anyone between the ages of seven and seventy." - Amanda Craig, The New Statesman"A genuine treat." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A spectacular art object.certainly a treasure." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Riddell's spectacularly intricate ink drawings, gilded with gold, bring Gaiman's inventive story to life.This highly recommended visually stunning twist on two classic fairy tales will be well received by fans of graphic novels and fantasy stories." - School Library Journal (starred review)"A wholly original reimagining.Riddell's artwork is the reason a library should own this title in their collection. His details are exquisite." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"A striking volume.thrums with malevolence and confounds our expectations.[the pictures] seem to writhe creepily on the page." - Wall Street Journal"Unabashedly feminist.So sonically tuned that it breathes on its own from the very first line. Adding to the wonder are Chris Riddell's dazzling illustrations." - New York Times Book ReviewAbout the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.Chris Riddell is an acclaimed British artist who lives in Brighton, England. He has written and illustrated many books of his own, including Ottoline and the Yellow Cat and Ottoline Goes to School, and has illustrated, for Bloomsbury UK, The Graveyard Book; Coraline; and Fortunately, the Milk; as well as The Sleeper and the Spindle.

paperback. Condition: New. Amano, Yoshitaka (illustrator). 30th Anniversary, Prose ed. Product DescriptionA humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons and a Japanese emperor to steal the monk's life.One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven.In The Dream Hunters, Gaiman and acclaimed artist Yoshitaka Amano collaborate to reveal a haunting new aspect of the Dream King. Words and paintings combine in this illuminated fable of ancient Japan, spinning an ageless story of a humble young monk and the magical fox who falls in love with him. Threatened by a dark prophecy, the fox and the monk each call for aid from the Mikado of All Night's Dreaming, whose intervention transports their tale of love and sacrifice into the immortal realm of the Endless.The Sandman: Dream Hunters 30th Anniversary Edition (Prose Version) collects Neil Gaiman's original prose novella illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.About the AuthorCreator of The Sandman and one of comics' most accomplished writers, Neil Gaiman is also the New York Times best-selling author of the novels Anansi Boys, American Gods, Stardust and Coraline, as well as the short story collections M Is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors and the multimedia creation Neverwhere. He also co-wrote the Jim Henson Productions film MirrorMask with longtime collaborator Dave McKean, illustrator of the Gaiman-written graphic novels MR. PUNCH, Violent Cases and Black Orchid. Among his many awards are the Hugo, the Nebula, the Eisner, the Harvey, the Bram Stoker and the World Fantasy Award. Originally from England, Gaiman now lives in the United States.

hardcover. Condition: New. Vess, Charles (illustrator). First Edition (1st printing). instructions.

paperback. Condition: New. Reprint. "Review"In these accessible, retold tales, fantasy is odd, and real, and dire."- Ethan Gilsdorf, Boston Globe"Weaving together ancient Norse mythology with 21st-century sensibility, Gaiman's storytelling once again recreates an entire genre for the modern reader."- Chelsea Hassler, Newsweek"Evocative and lyrical. It is quite simply a breathtaking novel that is as matchless as the Norse gods themselves."- Alex Brown, Tor"Norse Mythology introduces readers to a deeper world, rooted in the traditions of northern story telling. And what most of us know of Norse mythology only scratches the surface. Gaiman's book serves as a welcome point of entry to a new generation of readers."- Bill Jones, A.V. Club"Who else but Neil Gaiman could become an accomplice of the gods, using the sorcery of words to make their stories new? The author of American Gods transforms Norse myths into addictive reading for young and old, with high-wattage retellings that preserve the monumental grandeur of the Nordic universe but also turn it into a world that is up close and personal, full of antic wit and dark intrigue."- Maria Tatar, translator and editor of The Annotated Brothers Grimm"A lively, funny, and very human rendition of Thor the thunder god, his father Odin, and the dark-hearted trickster Loki (plus countless other gods and monsters)."- Petra Mayer, NPR"In Norse Mythology, Gaiman brings voice to the old myths so viscerally that listening to the audiobook every night for a week, I thought my bedroom might explode into Valhalla. The entire Norse pantheon, including dwarves and giants and demons, plays out as vividly as a novel or film. Honestly I may have to order a breastplate of some sort. As Gaiman puts it in the introduction, the stories feel like a journey from the ice and fire that created the world to the fire and ice that end it."- Lidia Yuknavitch, New York Times Book Review"A clear, continuous narrative, with big scenes the same as they always were but with emotional pointers added."- Tom Shippey, The Wall Street Journal"Gaiman has such a profound understanding of the conflicts of Odin, Thor, Loki, and other gods that he revitalizes them through his imaginative depictions. His interpretation of major Norse myths will draw readers into a strange realm that will dazzle and baffle and lead to a new appreciation of Norse mythology."- Jack Zipes, editor of The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature"Gaiman's prose is bright and fluid, his storytelling clear and cogent. Norse Mythology ably captures the essence of a myth cycle that deserves to be better known, in an edition likely to speak to readers of all ages."- Michael Berry, San Francisco ChronicleProduct DescriptionFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author and "one of the modern masters of fantasy writing," (Huffington Post) a dazzling, witty telling of the Norse myths."A lively, funny, and very human rendition of Thor the thunder god, his father Odin, and the dark-hearted trickster Loki (plus countless other gods and monsters)." - Petra Mayer, NPRNeil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin's son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki-son of a giant-blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman's deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions,".

paperback. Condition: New. First Edition. Product DescriptionUnnatural Creatures is a collection of short stories about the fantastical things that exist only in our minds-collected and introduced by beloved New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman.The sixteen stories gathered by Gaiman, winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards, range from the whimsical to the terrifying. Magical creatures from the werewolf, to the sunbird, to beings never before classified will thrill, delight, and quite possibly unnerve you in tales by E. Nesbit, Diana Wynne Jones, Gahan Wilson, and other literary luminaries.Sales of Unnatural Creatures benefit 826DC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in their creative and expository writing, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.From School Library JournalGr 9 Up-The 16 short stories in this anthology contain accounts of delightfully fantastical creatures, ranging from the familiar (werewolves, mermaids, griffins, and unicorns) to the chillingly mysterious (an ever-expanding, flesh-eating blob; a strange bird that spurs unpredictable changes to its surroundings; and even Death herself). Classic science fiction and fantasy authors Anthony Boucher, Frank R. Stockton, Peter S. Beagle, E. Nesbit, and Diana Wynne Jones are represented, as are contemporary authors such as Nnedi Okorafor, E. Lily Yu, and Gaiman himself. From the first page, Gaiman appeals to a sense of imagination, prefacing each story with a brief personal commentary, causing readers to stop and ponder questions they never knew they had. Who would a griffin eat? What does a phoenix taste like? What happens when you question an invisible dragon? Why are there always too many coat hangers? All of these questions, and more, are answered here. Some of the stories are silly, some heartbreaking, and some profound, but all are guaranteed to make readers' hair stand on end.-Liz Overberg, Darlington Middle School, Rome, GAa(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review"In true Gaiman fashion, these stories are macabre, subversive, and just a little bit sinister. His fans will eat this up-ravenously." - Booklist"Teens with a yen for the fantastic would be hard pressed to find a better place to start." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)From the Back CoverA griffin, a werewolf, a sunbird . . .These are just some of the fantastical creatures you'll encounter within these pages. From the cockatoucan, whose laugh rearranges an entire kingdom, to the roving shapeless Beast that lurks in a forest, herein is a collection of rare and magnificent species. Each one will thrill, delight, and quite possibly unnerve you. Selected by master storyteller Neil Gaiman, the sixteen stories in this menagerie will introduce you to a host of strange, wondrous beings that have never existed anyplace but in the richness of the imagination.With stories from Neil Gaiman, Diana Wynne Jones, E. Nesbit, and many more, Unnatural Creatures will benefit the literacy nonprofit 826DC.About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

hardcover. Condition: New. Gwilym, Yuliya; Kaadan, Nadine; Smy, Pam; Egnéus, Daniel; Suzanna, Beth; Harel, Marie-Alice; Horácek, Petr; Riddell, Chris; Ibatouilline, Bagram; Davies, Benji; Adin, Majid; Jones, Richard; Jeffers, Oliver (illustrator). During the coldest season, when the world feels scary-what do you remember about being warm?Baked potatoes.Trust.A kettle on the stove.Blankets.A smile.And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong.In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, what do you need to be warm?.

paperback. Condition: New. Reprint. Product Description#1 New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, a haunting novel that explores the awesome power of memory, friendship, and sacrifice-one of ten classic Gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist Henry Sene Yee"A novel about the truths-some wonderful, some terrible-that children know and adults do not." -Time MagazineReturning to his childhood home to attend a funeral, a middle-aged man is drawn back to a place once alive with monsters and magic; to a past where the impossible is all too frighteningly real . . .A haunting meditation on memory, wonder, friendship, and sacrifice, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which was named "Book of the Year" by the UK National Book Awards, is a groundbreaking triumph of storytelling as delicate as a butterfly's wing and as menacing as a knife in the dark.Review"[W]orthy of a sleepless night . . . a fairy tale for adults that explores both innocence lost and the enthusiasm for seeing what's past one's proverbial fence . . . Gaiman is a master of creating worlds just a step to the left of our own." - USA Today on The Ocean at the End of the Lane"Remarkable . . . wrenchingly, gorgeously elegiac. . . . [I]n The Ocean at the End of the Lane, [Gaiman] summons up childhood magic and adventure while acknowledging their irrevocable loss, and he stitches the elegiac contradictions together so tightly that you won't see the seams." - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) on The Ocean at the End of the Lane"Gaiman has crafted an achingly beautiful memoir of an imagination and a spellbinding story that sets three women at the center of everything. . . .[I]t's a meditation on memory and mortality, a creative reflection on how the defining moments of childhood can inhabit the worlds we imagine." - Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)"His prose is simple but poetic, his world strange but utterly believable-if he was South American we would call this magic realism rather than fantasy." - The Times (London) on THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE"Poignant and heartbreaking, eloquent and frightening, impeccably rendered, it's a fable that reminds us how our lives are shaped by childhood experiences, what we gain from them and the price we pay." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"[A] compelling tale for all ages . . . entirely absorbing and wholly moving." - New York Daily News on The Ocean at the End of the Lane"[A] story concerning the bewildering gulf between the innocent and the authoritative, the powerless and the powerful, the child and the adult. . . . Ocean is a novel to approach without caution; the author is clearly operating at the height of his career." - The Atlantic Wire on The Ocean at the End of the Lane"Ocean has that nearly invisible prose that keeps the focus firmly on the storytelling, and not on the writing. . . . This simple exterior hides something much more interesting; in the same way that what looks like a pond can really be an ocean." - io9"This slim novel, gorgeously written, keeps its talons in you long after you've finished." - New York Post on The Ocean at the End of the Lane"In Gaiman's latest romp through otherworldly adventure, a young boy discovers a neighboring family's supernatural secret. Soon his innocence is tested by ancient, magical forces, and he learns the power of true friendship. The result is a captivating read, equal parts sweet, sad, and spooky." - Parade on The Ocean at the End of the Lane"'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' is fun to read, filled with his trademarked blend of sinister whimsy. Gaiman's writing is like dangerous candy-you're certain there's ground glass somewhere, but it just tastes so good!" - Bookish (Houston Chronicle book blog)"The impotence of childhood is often the first thing sentimental adults forget about it; Gaiman is able to resurrect, with brutal immediacy, the abject misery of being unable to control one's own life." - Laura Miller, Salon"[.

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paperback. Condition: New. Product DescriptionNational BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, a novel of bold creativity and narrative genius that brings to life a world most people could never even dream of-one of ten classic Gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist Henry Sene YeeUnder the streets of London there's a world most people could never even dream of. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels. This is the city of the people who have fallen between the cracks. A single act of kindness to a ragged girl he finds injured on the street catapults young businessman Richard Mayhew out of his workaday life into a world that is both familiar and threateningly bizarre.Displaying bold creativity and narrative genius, Neverwhere is a dark, funny, and seductive tale that has become a contemporary literary touchstone.Review"For those who have not read Neverwhere, the new edition is the one to read . readers can experience this spellbinding, magical world the way that Neil Gaiman wanted us to all along." - Huffington Post"For those who have never been to Neverwhere, it's time to go. For those who may have traveled once before, this new edition is calling out to you. There is more to see, hear and learn." - Suspense MagazineFrom the Back CoverNational BestsellerSelected as one of NPR'S Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of All TimeThe #1 New York Times bestselling author's ultimate edition of his wildly successful first novel featuring his "preferred text"-and including his special Neverwhere tale, "How the Marquis Got His Coat Back"Published in 1997, Neverwhere heralded the arrival of a major talent and became a touchstone of urban fantasy. Over the years, a number of versions were produced both in the U.S. and the U.K. Now Gaiman's preferred edition of his classic novel reconciles these works and reinstates a number of scenes cut from the original published books.Richard Mayhew is a young London businessman with a good heart whose life is changed forever when he stops to help a bleeding girl-an act of kindness that plunges him into a world he never dreamed existed. Slipping through the cracks of reality, Richard lands in Neverwhere-a London of shadows and darkness, monsters and saints, murderers and angels that exists entirely in a subterranean labyrinth. Neverwhere is home to Door, the mysterious girl Richard helped in the London Above. Here in Neverwhere, Door is a powerful noblewoman who has vowed to find the evil agent of her family's slaughter and thwart the destruction of this strange underworld kingdom. If Richard is ever to return to his former life and home, he must join Lady Door's quest to save her world-and may well die trying.Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, and is the recipient of numerous literary honors. Originally from England, he now lives in America.About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

paperback. Condition: New. Williams, J. H., III (illustrator). Anniversary. Product DescriptionA #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story! Neil Gaiman's The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. This 30th Anniversary edition of The Sandman Vol. 0: Overture is a lush, epic look at The Sandman's origin story.One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven.Overture brings Gaiman's mesmerizing saga of the Sandman full circle, serving as both a prequel and a coda to the groundbreaking original series. Lushly illustrated by acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III, this stunning tale follows the King of Dreams as he travels across the universe--and into realms unbounded by time and space--on a fateful mission to prevent all of reality from unraveling.THE SANDMAN LIBRARY:OVERTUREPRELUDES & NOCTURNESTHE DOLL'S HOUSEDREAM COUNTRYSEASON OF MISTSA GAME OF YOUFABLES & REFLECTIONSBRIEF LIVESWORLDS' ENDTHE KINDLY ONESTHE WAKEENDLESS NIGHTSTHE DREAM HUNTERSAbout the AuthorCreator of The Sandman and one of comics' most accomplished writers, Neil Gaiman is also the New York Times best-selling author of the novels Anansi Boys, American Gods, Stardust and Coraline, as well as the short story collections M is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors and the multimedia creation Neverwhere. He also co-wrote the Jim Henson Productions film MirrorMask with longtime collaborator Dave McKean, illustrator of the Gaiman-written graphic novels Mr. Punch, Violent Cases and Black Orchid. Among his many awards are the Hugo, the Nebula, the Eisner, the Harvey, the Bram Stoker and the World Fantasy Award. Originally from England, Gaiman now lives in the United States.

Paperback. Condition: New. Russell, P. Craig (illustrator). Illustrated. Product DescriptionFrom #1 New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman!The Sandman Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections 30th Anniversary Edition follows the Lord of the Dreaming on a winding journey through time and space as he touches the lives of nine remarkable dreamers. In these haunting tales, kings and spies, emperors and actors, ravens and werewolves all share their secret stories--dreams of life and love, power and darkness.One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven.Collects The Sandman #29-31, #38-40, #50, Sandman Special #1 and Vertigo Preview #1.ReviewFrom #1 New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman!"The greatest epic in the history of comic books." -Los Angeles Times Magazine"The state of the art as far as mainstream adult comics are concerned; a head-on collision of metaphysics, myth and mayhem." -New Musical Express"Undoubtedly the finest writing the mainstream comic book industry has ever seen." -St. Louis Dispatch.

paperback. Condition: New. Dringenberg, Mike (illustrator). Anniversary. Product DescriptionFrom the #1 New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman!One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by talented artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven.Featuring a brand-new cover and collecting issues #9-16 of the original run of The Sandman, The Doll's House follows a young woman named Rose Walker as she discovers the singular nature of her identity. Rose's journey is watched closely by the King of Dreams, for whom she becomes both an intriguing mystery and a deadly threat.Review"The greatest epic in the history of comic books." -The Los Angeles Times Magazine"A singularly literate comic rife with subtext, humor, runaway archetypes and a healthy dose of perversity." - The San Francisco Examiner"Intricately layered stories that combine folk tales, myths, religion, modern-day street stories and an ironic sense of humor." - USA TodayAbout the AuthorNeil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Graveyard Book and Coraline, the basis for the hit movie. His other books include Anansi Boys, Neverwhere, American Gods, and Stardust, (winner of the American Library Association's Alex Award as one of 2000's top novels for young adults) as well as the short story collections M Is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors. He is also the author of The Wolves in the Walls and The Day I Traded My Dad for Two Goldfish, both written for children. Among his many awards are the Eisner, the Hugo, the Nebula, the World Fantasy, and the Bram Stoker. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States.Mike Dringenberg was born in Laon, France, and currently resides in Bountiful, Utah. His early comics work appeared in Eclipse's Enchanter, Alien Worlds, Total Eclipse, and Vortex's Kelvin Mace. When not drawing or painting, Mike swears he can be found "wandering through the desert kicking coyotes" and "watching the sun rise in the west.".

hardcover. Condition: New. Albuquerque, Rafael; Stewart, Dave (illustrator). Illustrated. Product DescriptionThis supernatural mystery set in the world of Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos features a brilliant detective and his partner as they try to solve a horrific murder.The complex investigation takes the Baker Street investigators from the slums of Whitechapel all the way to the Queen's Palace as they attempt to find the answers to this bizarre murder of cosmic horror!From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman comes this graphic novel adaptation with art by Eisner award winning artist Rafael Albuquerque!About the AuthorNeil Gaiman is the celebrated author of books, graphic novels, short stories, and films for readers of all ages.Some of his most notable titles include the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestselling Sandman comics series (which garnered nine Eisner Awards and the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story); The Graveyard Book (the first book ever to win both the Newbery and Carnegie medals); American Gods (which will soon be released as a television show in the US); and The Ocean at the End of the Lane, the UK's National Book Award 2013 Book of the Year.The film adaptation of How to Talk to Girls at Parties (directed by John Cameron Mitchell) will be in theaters in 2017.

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hardcover. Condition: New. Russell, P. Craig (illustrator). Illustrated. From School Library JournalStarred Review. Grade 6-8-This adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel (HarperCollins, 2002) reads as though it were intended for the graphic novel format in the first place. Insatiably curious Coraline is an explorer dedicated to discovering everything she can about the area around her family's new home. When she comes upon a door in their flat that seems to go nowhere, enters an alternate world that at first is full of interesting things and delicious foods-everything that she has longed for. However, the dangerous creature there-called the other mother- intends to keep her forever. After Coraline's parents are kidnapped into the other world, she sets off on a mission to rescue them. Russell's illustrations suit the tone of the story perfectly, from the horrific black button eyes of the people in the other world to Coraline's very telling facial expressions. The style is realistic, which makes the moments when the other world loses its solidity even more eerie. The pacing never lags, and Coraline's transformation into a girl who understands that having everything you want is the least interesting thing of all is natural. For readers who enjoyed the novel, Coraline is sure to complement their reading experience. Those who come to the book first as a graphic novel will be just as captivated.-Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CTCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Product DescriptionWhen Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own (only better). At first, things seem marvelous. The food is better than at home, and the toy box is filled with fluttering wind-up angels and dinosaur skulls that crawl and rattle their teeth.But there's another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go. Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and all the tools she can find if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.This beloved tale has now become a visual feast. Acclaimed artist P. CraigRussell brings Neil Gaiman's enchanting nationally bestselling children's book Coraline to new life in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation.From Booklist*Starred Review* Russell, a 35-year veteran of comics and frequent collaborator with Gaiman, offers an adaptation of Gaiman's 2002 novel Coraline (illustrated by Dave McKean), a tale of childhood nightmares. As in the original story, Coraline wanders around her new house and discovers a door leading into a mirror place, where she finds her button-eyed "other mother," who is determined to secure Coraline's love one way or another. This version is a virtuoso adaptation, streamlining passages that function best in prose and visually highlighting parts that benefit most from the graphic form. A master of fantastical landscapes, Russell sharpens the realism of his imagery, preserving the humanity of the characters and heightening horror, even as Gaiman's concise storytelling ratchets up the eeriness. The adaptation loses none of Coraline's original character; she's clever, resourceful, intrepid, and highly determined when it comes to doing what must be done. Comics fans will delight in this version, and readers familiar with the previous book will greatly appreciate the opportunity to explore the story in a successful new way. Grades 4-7. --Jesse KarpReview"A virtuoso adaptationa master of fantastical landscapes, Russell sharpens the realism of his imagery, preserving the humanity of the characters and heightening the horror, even as Gaiman's concise storytelling ratchets up the eeriness." - Booklist (starred review)"A deliciously dark graphic adaptation of Gaiman's modern classic.sure to delight established fans and to mesmerize newcomers." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel.