Neil Gaiman

Kaneda · 02-10-2009, 04:03 PM

So, I just finished "American Gods," which I completely loved. Yet, I own no other books by him, and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations or just feels like talking about his work.

Although I suppose I should read Coraline, what with the movie being out and all.

Meister · 02-10-2009, 04:05 PM

I enjoyed Neverwhere.

Sandman's probably up high on the list, too. Personally, for some reason I haven't been able to read any Sandman collections beyond the first, something more interesting always seems to come along and distract me.

Jeneralissimo · 02-10-2009, 06:54 PM

Neverwhere is my favorite book of all time.

I like all of Neil's books, though. The Graveyard Book is the most recent, and just won the Newbery Medal. Good Omens was written with Terry Pratchett, so that's pretty much awesome squared.

Fifthfiend · 02-10-2009, 07:01 PM

Neverwhere is an excellent adventure into the deep dark places of London where antiquity is forever and all things forgotten and imagined and too terrifying to exist in the real world go.

You might like Gaiman's semi-followup to American Gods titled Anansi Boys. I got like five pages into it and decided it wasn't for me but it's probably pretty good if it is the kind of thing that's for you!

Also you probably should check out Gaiman's seminal comic-book series Sandman which you can find copies of in most Barnes and Nobles although I have to be honest it's kind of old so at least for me personally a lot of the 80s-style comic art was offputting but if you can get past that or it's not a problem for you then the story is pretty great!

Corel · 02-10-2009, 07:25 PM

Apart from mirroring above suggestions you should also check out MirrorMask and Stardust.

I'd like to see a remake of Neverwhere on the big screen actually. The TV Series originally made was a bit low budget but it could have potential if it was to be remade today.

TopHatAssassin · 02-10-2009, 08:09 PM

I've read through Neverwhere and Good Omens, both rather good, so I'm not gonna be an echo. I've also got his collection of short stories Smoke and Mirrors, and I rather enjoyed most of them. Just the whole... his making everything seem so magical. It's fun stuff to read, and can be great inspiration.

You'll notice though, that he likes talking about dicks. He really likes to. It's kind of off-putting.

Marelo · 02-10-2009, 08:20 PM

Well, I can't think of anything to recommend which hasn't already been recommended.

TopHatAssassin... I have no idea what you're talking about on the dick thing. Then again, I've only ever read American Gods and seen Coraline's movie adaptation (which, I'm fairly certain, does not contain mention of members in either the book or the film).

Death by Stabbing · 02-11-2009, 01:12 AM

Well how about:

Smoke and Mirrors or Fragile Things his short story collections...they have some pretty spooky stuff inside too.

Also how about that Marvel 1602...awesome? yes yes...plus with Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove and Todd Kline along for the ride you just can't go wrong.

Oh and let's not forget his glorious return to Marvel with the Eternals which was a classic Jack Kirby creation from long ago...Gaiman really did cool things with that...and with the great John Romita Jr drawing it...well you know it's good!

Also there's a book out about all the work he's done thus far I forget what it's call but I was reading it in the book store and it was pretty dang good.

Nique · 02-11-2009, 02:14 AM

I've only read Neverwhere - I suggest the Novel and NOT the Graphic Novel becuase the art isn't really that compelling.

The concepts presented in Neverwhere are extremely imaginative and engaging. It is that sort of Alice-in-Wonderland-meets man-child-escapism-mary-sue type story but without everything in that sentence that made it way more creepy than I meant it.

The Argent Lord · 02-12-2009, 11:56 PM

I have never read anything by him ever that was not awesome. Ever. Particular favorites are American Gods and Anansi Boys.

02-10-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
Kaneda Pitch black and covered in soot. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bennington, Vermont Posts: 729	Neil Gaiman So, I just finished "American Gods," which I completely loved. Yet, I own no other books by him, and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations or just feels like talking about his work. Although I suppose I should read Coraline, what with the movie being out and all.

02-10-2009, 06:54 PM	#3
Jeneralissimo Happy quails come from California Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Neverwhere Posts: 682	Neverwhere is my favorite book of all time. I like all of Neil's books, though. The Graveyard Book is the most recent, and just won the Newbery Medal. Good Omens was written with Terry Pratchett, so that's pretty much awesome squared. __________________ Hey, if they expected writers to know grammar, they wouldn't hire editors. ~ Fifthfiend *Warning: Long-time exposure to chat8bit has been known to cause severe brain damage, mental retardation, seizures, eyeball bleeding, violent fits, spontaneous combustion, death, reanimation, and a total disregard for physics. ~ RZ

02-10-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
Fifthfiend for all seasons Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19,409	Neverwhere is an excellent adventure into the deep dark places of London where antiquity is forever and all things forgotten and imagined and too terrifying to exist in the real world go. You might like Gaiman's semi-followup to American Gods titled Anansi Boys. I got like five pages into it and decided it wasn't for me but it's probably pretty good if it is the kind of thing that's for you! Also you probably should check out Gaiman's seminal comic-book series Sandman which you can find copies of in most Barnes and Nobles although I have to be honest it's kind of old so at least for me personally a lot of the 80s-style comic art was offputting but if you can get past that or it's not a problem for you then the story is pretty great! __________________ check out my buttspresso

02-10-2009, 08:09 PM	#6
TopHatAssassin Like a millionaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 637	I've read through Neverwhere and Good Omens, both rather good, so I'm not gonna be an echo. I've also got his collection of short stories Smoke and Mirrors, and I rather enjoyed most of them. Just the whole... his making everything seem so magical. It's fun stuff to read, and can be great inspiration. You'll notice though, that he likes talking about dicks. He really likes to. It's kind of off-putting. __________________ Aye, num nums indeed.

02-12-2009, 11:56 PM	#10
The Argent Lord Master of Silver Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Silver Keep Posts: 1,433	I have never read anything by him ever that was not awesome. Ever. Particular favorites are American Gods and Anansi Boys. __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain

02-10-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
Meister Pure joy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 10,689	I enjoyed Neverwhere. Sandman's probably up high on the list, too. Personally, for some reason I haven't been able to read any Sandman collections beyond the first, something more interesting always seems to come along and distract me.

02-10-2009, 07:25 PM	#5
Corel Welcome, to Paedogeddon! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,015	Apart from mirroring above suggestions you should also check out MirrorMask and Stardust. I'd like to see a remake of Neverwhere on the big screen actually. The TV Series originally made was a bit low budget but it could have potential if it was to be remade today.

02-10-2009, 08:20 PM	#7
Marelo Napoleon Impersonator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 816	Well, I can't think of anything to recommend which hasn't already been recommended. TopHatAssassin... I have no idea what you're talking about on the dick thing. Then again, I've only ever read American Gods and seen Coraline's movie adaptation (which, I'm fairly certain, does not contain mention of members in either the book or the film).