Neil Gaiman in the 21st Century - by Tara Prescott (Paperback)

About the Book

Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. To borrow a phrase from his viral 2012 University of the Arts commencement speech, Gaiman "makes good art," from his graphic novels to his social media collaborations, award-winning fantasy fiction and beloved children's books.
This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman's prolific output, with readings of the novels American Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Children's books The Wolves in the Walls and Blueberry Girl and the online short story collection A Calendar of Tales are discussed. Gaiman's return to the serial comic book form with Sandman: Overture is covered, and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on Overture. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman's work.

Book Synopsis

Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. To borrow a phrase from his viral 2012 University of the Arts commencement speech, Gaiman "makes good art," from his graphic novels to his social media collaborations, award-winning fantasy fiction and beloved children's books.

This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman's prolific output, with readings of the novels American Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Children's books The Wolves in the Walls and Blueberry Girl and the online short story collection A Calendar of Tales are discussed. Gaiman's return to the serial comic book form with Sandman: Overture is covered, and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on Overture. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman's work.

Review Quotes

"an intriguing anthology of essays...fascinating...academics and readers who enjoy Gaiman's books will appreciate the care put into this impressive collection"-Library Journal; "this collection brings rich, scholarly analysis to the famously prolific and popular author"-The Guardian; "there is much here to appeal to Gaiman aficionados and academics alike"-TLS; "will interest both fans and scholars of Gaiman's work because of the variety of texts it includes. Perhaps the biggest strength of Prescott's collection is her emphasis on the wide range of media used by Gaiman in his creative endeavors...the very format of Presott's collection creates an image of Neil Gaiman tha is likely to endure"-Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts; "There is joy in seeing such diverse perspectives excavating Neil Gaiman's efforts. Not unexpectedly, the years of his work warrant endless analysis, and this volume is a keen example of such. It's a pleasure to be a part of it."-JH Williams III, New York Times bestselling comic book artist and writer.

About the Author

Tara Prescott is a lecturer in Writing Programs and Faculty in Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles. She lives in Los Angeles.