See more ideas about neil gaiman, the graveyard book and american gods. Neil gaiman is the author of the bestselling national book awards 20 book of the year the ocean at the end of the lane and the carnegie medal winning the graveyard book, as well as coraline, neverwhere, the essay collection the view from the cheap seats and the sandman series of graphic novels, among many other works. 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. This original audio novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. Mirrormask is a film scripted by neil gaiman that i have not seen. 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. And what i thought was simply cool mixed media artwork turns out to include a number of images from the actual film. With stephanie leonidas, jason barry, rob brydon, gina mckee. 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. He has illustrated and designed several childrens books, including eight. Merrilee heifetz of writers house, acting as agent for gaiman, mckean, and the jim henson company, negotiated a book deal with. Mirrormask by neil gaiman signed first edition book. The book was published in 2007 by eos, an imprint of harpercollins publishers.
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. Mirrormask book by neil gaiman 5 available editions. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and. Among his numerous literary awards are the newbery and carnegie medals, and the hugo, nebula, world fantasy, and will eisner awards. 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 level. Watch neil gaiman read the graveyard book return to the sprawling graveyard in this classic novel or discover bods boyhood adventures anew, read by.
After all, the films creators, neil gaiman screenwriter and dave mckean director, are two of the most celebrated graphic novel artists of all time. Interworld is a fantasy and science fiction novel by neil gaiman and michael reaves. 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. In 2001, the jim henson company contacted writer neil gaiman and artist dave mckean about doing a film. As a painter, short stories writer, and graphic novellas author i may say that the mirrormask is a great drive trough the world of magic, fantasy, and imagination of todays acclaimed writer neil gaiman, and my favorite painter, photographer, and one of a kind artist dave mckean.
Mirrormask audiobook free streaming online mirrormask is audiobook written by neil gaiman and brought to life by artist and director dave mckean. Buy a cheap copy of mirrormask book by neil gaiman. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site. Originally a journalist, gaiman has written biographies, graphic novels, comics, poetry, screenplays, song lyrics, and drama. The balance between dark and light is broken and only the mirrormask can restore it. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. Neil gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the carnegie and newbery medals for the same work the graveyard book read more. Im kind of a fan of neil gaiman, in that ive read a lot of his books never the comics, but i always end them with a feeling that something isnt quite complete, almost that there is a hollowness at the core of his work that just doesnt really work. 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 first edition book mirrormask now available. Written by neil gaiman directed by dave mckean 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. An oversized, beautifully designed volume destined to become a classic, mirrormask tells the story of helena, a fifteenyearold girl who works.
This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. Mirrormask is a 2005 fantasy film designed and directed by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mirrormask is a breathtaking film written by bestselling author neil gaiman and brought to life through the vision of. Mirrormask childrens edition neil gaiman hardcover. Neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling author of the novels neverwhere, stardust, american gods, coraline, anansi boys, the graveyard book, good omens with terry pratchett, the ocean at the end of the lane, and the truth is a cave in the black mountains. 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. 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. Mirrormask by neil gaiman 2005, hardcover, childrens. This is a novella told from the main girls point of view that uses film stills and additional art by his long time collaborator dave mckean. Mirrormask is the story of helena, a fifteenyearold girl who works for her familys circus. Mirrormask has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book.
His fiction has received many awards including the carnegie. So helena, a stranger in a strange land, embarks on an epic quest to find the missing charm before darkness envelops the dreamworld. Raised in a family of circus performers, shes always dreamed of leading a more ordinary life. She juggles, sells popcorn, and longs to run away and join the real world. Mirrormask audiobook by neil gaiman listen and download. Mirrormask neil gaiman audiobook kids bedtime stories. First of all, i must say that im a big fan of fantasy, horror, and scifi books, films and graphic novels.
Apparently, neil gaiman and dave mckean collaborated on the screenplay while holed up at the jim henson estate. He nearly fell into a deep chasm on the other side. Cbr news sat down with both creators to talk about the making of the film and its inspirations. Pictures from the movie mirrormask sphinx that eats. Neil gaiman neils work books mirrormask, childrens. Neil gaiman, quote from mirrormask you cant run away from home without destroying somebodys world.
It follows the story of joey harker who, together with a group of other joeys from different earths in other parallel universes, try to stop the two forces of magic and science from taking over all of the earths in different universes. In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteenyearold girl must find the fabled mirrormask in order to save the kingdom and get home. Dave mckean is a longtime artistic collaborator of awardwinning author neil gaiman. Neil gaiman books list of books by author neil gaiman. Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey. A childrens book based on the film, authored by gaiman and illustrated by mckean, was published by harpercollins childrens. 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. Trailer for neil gaiman and dave mckeans visual masterpiece, mirrormask. See more ideas about dave mckean, neil gaiman and fantasy films. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. While the film is slated for release later this year, gaiman and mckean have put together a collectors book a. Now, four years later, the product of all their hard work has come to fruition in the form of mirrormask.
Born neil richard gaiman in hampshire, uk in 1960, neil richard mackinnon gaiman now lives near minneapolis, minnesota. Return to the sprawling graveyard in this classic novel or discover bods. Author of american gods, mirrormask, the graveyard book, good omens, coraline, neverwhere, sandman, stardust and many others. 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.