While most kids long to run away and join the circus, helena dreams of running. Mirrormask by dave mckean dave mckean, jason barry, rob. Mirrormask by gaiman, neil, mckean, dave mirrormask mirrormask is a 2005 fantasy film designed and directed by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman from a story they developed together, starring s. A personal blog on philosophy, technology, and librarianship. This was the fantasy title required for the whole class. Apparently, neil gaiman and dave mckean collaborated on the screenplay while holed up at the jim henson estate. It wasnt at all like i expected and although there were hints of weirdness to come, i fo. Neil gaiman books list of books by author neil gaiman. I had a guest of honour speech today, in which i read from anansi boys and showed the mirrormask trailer. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. I love neil gaimans work, so i had to read this short story based on his movie, mirrormask. He is well known as a master storyteller working in a variety of mediums who mixes modern reality with the fantastic.
The queen of the white city is ill, and only the stolen mirrormask can save her and her kingdom. 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. Readers across america and around the world were first introduced to mr. First of all, i must say that im a big fan of fantasy, horror, and scifi books, films and graphic novels. Merrilee heifetz of writers house, acting as agent for gaiman, mckean, and the jim henson company, negotiated a book deal with. I had even bought the book without my usual vetting through reading a sample. To celebrate the seventh anniversary of the blog, the novel american gods was provided free of charge online for a month. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Another mustlisten from my mirrormask by neil gaiman, narrated by stephanie leonidas. Simultaneously, gaimans latest book, anansi boysa comic novel set in. Mirrormask dvd 2005 movie blog, dave mckean, mckean. Mirrormask, taken from the comic book resources website.
I always feel very odd when i see it as neil gaimans mirrormask or even. The illustrated film script 9781596061217 by neil gaiman and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mirrormask childrens edition neil gaiman hardcover. 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. Born neil richard gaiman in hampshire, uk in 1960, neil richard mackinnon gaiman now lives near minneapolis, minnesota. Im a fan of neil the person and blogger, and the genre and style hes helping to popularize with these books. This weeks featured book is good omens by neil gaiman and terry pratchett. A lavishly designed book containing the complete script, black and white storyboards, and.
The graveyard book a freeform reader response to the graveyard book by neil gaiman for my teen materials class. A funny, scary and magical fantasy for young readers. 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. Viewers familiar with the stark and macabre artwork of mckean will likely feel as though they are wandering through a.
He is listed in the dictionary of literary biography as one of the top ten living postmodern writers, and is a prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama. Neil gaiman i came to neil gaiman through his books neverwhere excellent, stardust also excellent, and then others. Neil gaiman biography prolific author neil gaiman was born and raised in england but moved to the united states in 1992, where he continues to reside outside minneapolis. In 2004, gaiman published the a new graphic novel for marvel called 1602, which was the bestselling comic of 2004, and 2005 saw the sundance film festival premiere of mirrormask, a jim henson company production written by gaiman and directed by mckean. Originally a journalist, gaiman has written biographies, graphic novels, comics, poetry, screenplays, song lyrics, and drama. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. An oversized, beautifully designed volume destined to become a classic, mirrormask tells the story of helena, a fifteenyearold girl who works. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. This original audio novella is helenas tale in her own voice, a stunning and magical journey. I started my blog in february of 2001, which is a very long time ago. In other words, the novella mirrormask is an afterthought.
As helenas quest to find the charm wears on, she realizes that she might not be dreaming after all. He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. I particularly like the part of the interview which discuss the dark side of childrens literature and about hollywoodtype. In 2001, the jim henson company contacted writer neil gaiman and artist dave mckean about doing a film. The music used in the film was composed by iain ballamy. Longtime friends and collaborators dave mckean and neil gaiman bring to life a world where dreams and reality intertwine seamlessly in mirrormask. Buy a cheap copy of mirrormask book by neil gaiman. 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. Neil gaiman neils work books the alchemy of mirrormask. A childrens book based on the film, authored by gaiman and illustrated by mckean, was published by.
Merrilee heifetz of writers house, acting as agent for gaiman, mckean, and the jim henson company, negotiated a book deal with harpercollinspublishers for. Talking about writing, comics, books, films, bees, demonic tomatoes, cats, travel and a dog ever since. Ive never read anything by pratchett though so im curious about what ill think of this book in the end. 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. 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.
Mirrormask neil gaiman audiobook kids bedtime stories. Now, four years later, the product of all their hard work has come to fruition in the form of mirrormask. Goodreads monday good omens by neil gaiman and terry. And what i thought was simply cool mixed media artwork turns out to include a number of images from the actual film. I also helped launch lucy sussexs book, a tour guide to utopia. 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. He cowrote the screenplay for the movie mirrormask with his old friend dave mckean for mckean to direct. Anansi boys is gaimans latest novel and the follow up to american gods. It appears that neil gaiman released two of his books anansi boys and american gods as books on cd. Im still not sure why i havent read this yet since im a big fan of gaiman s books. Mirrormask tells the story of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures a dreamworld in which she is about to embark on a most amazing journey. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. Neil gaiman was born in hampshire, uk, in 1960 and since 1992 has lived in the united states, currently residing near minneapolis. Mar 16, 2015 with ghost world 2001 and sin city 2005, comic book creators have been taking a more active role in the cinematic adaptations of their work.
Helena is an artistic girl herself, and her drawings are pinned all over her circus trailer, all in black and white, with sharp, jagged lines and fantastical images. I first noticed it when, as a teenage boy, i realised i was both lost on the paris metro, and singing the beatles song help. Mirrormask is a 2005 fantasy film designed and directed by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman from. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books. Raised in a family of circus performers, shes always dreamed of leading a more ordinary life. Neil will be talking about his new book, anansi boys, and his new movie, mirrormask. Want to meet other people going to the same signing youre going to. The convention continues to be fun, but so far without really any down time. From the very beginning, you can see the comicbook roots of mirrormasks creators, gaiman and artist dave mckean. Neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films.
While the film is slated for release later this year, gaiman and mckean have put together a collectors book a. The best science fiction novel of the last century. A journal made to look like the really useful book, which provided aid for helena in the film, was released in. Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey. Im writing this response a day after finishing the whole book, instead of during the read. Mirrormasks fairyland was created by david mckean, the artist and animator who illustrated gaimans comic book series called the sandman.
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