Nov 01, 2005 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. Mirrormask by neil gaiman 2005, hardcover, childrens for. Among his numerous literary awards are the newbery and carnegie medals, and the hugo, nebula, world fantasy, and will eisner awards. 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. Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey. She juggles, sells popcorn, and longs to run away and join the real world. Mirrormask has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Apparently, neil gaiman and dave mckean collaborated on the screenplay while holed up at the jim henson estate. 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. 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. The film was created by two immensely gifted artists and storytellers, neil gaiman and dave mckean, both of whom worked on the epic sandman graphic novels together. Neil gaiman neils work books the alchemy of mirrormask.
Originally a journalist, gaiman has written biographies, graphic novels, comics, poetry, screenplays, song lyrics, and drama. Following the publication of his groundbreaking series sandman 19891996 he has become established as one of the creators of modern comics, as well as an author whose work crosses genres and reaches audiences of all ages. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. 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. He is best known for his sandman comic book series. Cbr news sat down with both creators to talk about the making of the film and its inspirations. Watch neil gaiman read the graveyard book return to the sprawling graveyard in this classic novel or discover bods boyhood adventures anew, read by. Talking about writing, comics, books, films, bees, demonic tomatoes, cats, travel and a dog ever since. Download the graveyard book pdf by neil gaiman published on 30 september 2008.
Apr 12, 2018 mirrormask neil gaiman audiobook kids bedtime stories. Mirrormask childrens edition neil gaiman hardcover. Mirrormask is a film written by neil gaiman and brought to life through by artist and director dave mckean. The next in the series is the british novelist neil gaiman, whose new book norse mythology, is out next month. He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site. Order of neil gaiman books neil gaiman is an english author of fantasy, horror and science fiction novels, graphic novels, short stories, comic books, audiobooks and screenplays. 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. Born neil richard gaiman in hampshire, uk in 1960, neil richard mackinnon gaiman now lives near minneapolis, minnesota.
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. 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. As a child and a teenager, gaiman read the works of c. He was notable for such comic book series as black orchid and the sandman as well as the novels american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. The films story revolves around a young girl named helena campbell, who is sick of her familys career as circus performers.
Neil gaiman was featured in the history channel documentary comic book superheroes unmasked. Jan 20, 2017 the next in the series is the british novelist neil gaiman, whose new book norse mythology, is out next month. Mirrormask book by neil gaiman 5 available editions half. Raised in a family of circus performers, shes always dreamed of leading a more ordinary life. 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. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, written by neil gaiman and accompanied by original art by dave mckean and images from the filmmore. Its all of that eye candy that left me begging for more. Pictures from the movie mirrormask sphinx that eats books. Buy a cheap copy of mirrormask book by neil gaiman. Neil gaiman neils work books mirrormask, childrens. Mirrormask is the groundbreaking featurelength debut from highly acclaimed directorillustratordesigner dave mckean, best known for his numerous collaborations with novelist and comics scribe neil gaiman, who provides the films screenplay.
Collaborator neil gaiman provides additional commentary, and lisa henson supplies an introduction. This is the place for that, the place you can post tour reports, the place where you go for news. 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. Helenas mother is hospitalized after they have an argument, and hel. 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, quote from mirrormask there was a grumpy librarian in the library. Nov 01, 20 watch neil gaiman read the graveyard book return to the sprawling graveyard in this classic novel or discover bods boyhood adventures anew, read by master storyteller neil gaiman himself one. 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. The music used in the film was composed by iain ballamy. The graveyard book pdf by neil gaiman bookspdf4free. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Through the looking glass of gaiman and mckeans mirrormask. In other words, the novella mirrormask is an afterthought. Mirrormask neil gaiman audiobook kids bedtime stories. With stephanie leonidas, jason barry, rob brydon, gina mckee. Mirrormask by neil gaiman signed first edition book. 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. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. I could tell that he was the librarian because he seemed to be made of books. About is a free web service that delivers books in pdf format to all the users without any restrictions. 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 first edition book mirrormask now available.
Mirrormask is the story of helena, a fifteenyearold girl who works for her familys circus. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. Neil gaiman was born in hampshire, uk, in 1960 and since 1992 has lived in the united states, currently residing near minneapolis. The alchemy of mirrormask is a 208 page coffeetable book, documenting the design process behind mirrormask, as recalled by director dave mckean. 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. See more ideas about dave mckean, neil gaiman and fantasy films. This original audio novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteenyearold girl must find the fabled mirrormask in order to save the kingdom and get home.
Aug 26, 2005 mirrormask is the groundbreaking featurelength debut from highly acclaimed directorillustratordesigner dave mckean, best known for his numerous collaborations with novelist and comics scribe neil gaiman, who provides the films screenplay. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. Mirrormask audiobook free streaming online mirrormask is audiobook written by neil gaiman and brought to life by artist and director dave mckean. Mirrormask is a personal favorite film of mine, and with good reason.
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