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published
December 27th 2004
by Dark Horse
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Hardcover, 48 pages
isbn
1569719365
(isbn13: 9781569719367)
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Newly rewritten by Gaiman for this graphic novel, these two ominous stories from the author's award-winning prose, Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions a...more
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Read in April, 2008
After suffering through the horrible pain that was Beowulf, I almost wasn't sure I ever wanted to read Gaiman again. But I did, and I'm glad I did. This two-part graphic novel, painted brilliantly by Zulli, is the Gaiman we know and love--a teller of a good story, that takes an old idea and gives it a good modern twist. That's what I've always liked about his writing--it's kind of like something you know, but not. Beowulf just felt like he put in things to purposefully make it different.
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I feel like I've heard these stories before - wasn't the Stephen King story "Cat's Eye" essentially the same as this book's tale called : "The Price"?
Disappointing that an author as talented as Gaiman would put out such uninspired work.
Excellent images of cats, but the artist seemed clunky when dealing with most other subjects.
Disappointing that an author as talented as Gaiman would put out such uninspired work.
Excellent images of cats, but the artist seemed clunky when dealing with most other subjects.
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Read in December, 2007
I always thought Gaiman could write a good dark fairy tale in his sleep. Apparently for the two tales in this book he was in a full-on coma. Neither of the stories has a character with a distinct personality, and neither story is resolved in a satisfactory manner. Plus, the narrator of the first tale is a writer living in a country house who bares witness to something sinister, a setup that bugs me enough as it is when Stephen King does it.
Michael Zulli's illustrations are nice enough, bu...more
Michael Zulli's illustrations are nice enough, bu...more
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This book isn't the kind of book to start when you've heard Neil Gaiman's buzz (maybe after watching his Stardust or Beowulf) and want to start buying his books. Sandman series, American Gods, Neverwhere, or Good Omens are perhaps better choices to start. But, if you want to collect all of his books (like what this very cute guy's doing here :)), this surely will impress your Neil Gaiman's circle of friends.
It's a collection of illustrated adaptations of two stories from Smoke and Mirrors: &...more
It's a collection of illustrated adaptations of two stories from Smoke and Mirrors: &...more
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Read in October, 2008
This book takes two stories "The Price" and "Daughter of Owls" from his short story collection, and puts it into a graphic novel form. I quite liked the illustrations accompanying the text, and the different style and feel for the both. The second story bothered me a little (for personal reasons) - it's a little harder to see hints of it visually than in words, but the illustrations and story work well together.
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone
What a delightful little book, beautifully illustrated by Michael Zulli (an artist I didn't recognize as first, but immediately resembled Sandman's type of art).
The cover it’s absolutely gorgeous and the two short stories charming. But I have to admit the first one gave me chills when I first read it in “Smoke and Mirrors”.
This is the true Gaiman, in my opinion, with no superheroes or gods, just pure art.
The cover it’s absolutely gorgeous and the two short stories charming. But I have to admit the first one gave me chills when I first read it in “Smoke and Mirrors”.
This is the true Gaiman, in my opinion, with no superheroes or gods, just pure art.
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I liked the first story, The Price, as it is a nice snapshot of Gaiman's storytelling talent. The story shows Gaiman's grasp of the concept of humanity: our fears, desires, and emotions. I think the first story is much better than the second story, though the second story is definitely funnier than the first.
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Read in July, 2008
recommends it for:
Neil Gaiman's legion of fans
Okay, I guess--the graphics alone should be worth an extra star but since both stories were already in text form in an earlier collection of stories (whose name I can't recall right now), I'd not really buy this unless you really really really love Mr. Gaiman.
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Read in September, 2008
Short and sweet (not really the latter,) but I really dug these 2 stories and may need to adapt them and mold them into a storytelling session for big kids. Perhaps, someday.
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Read in July, 2008
Creepy. So freaking creepy.
Deliciousness. Stunning beautiful artwork.
I wish it were longer. I hope there are more I haven't yet discovered.
Deliciousness. Stunning beautiful artwork.
I wish it were longer. I hope there are more I haven't yet discovered.
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Rather more intense than I was expecting. This is possibly the only time Gaiman actually gave me nightmares.
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A collection of different Gaiman stories, with some excellent illustration.
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Read in September, 2008
Graphic novelization of two Neil Gaiman short stories about animals. Pretty art!
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First adult graphic novel I've read, I am not sure if I didn't like book or genre.
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Read in June, 2008
Another wonderful graphic novel by Neil Gaiman. An entertaining quick read.
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Read in August, 2008
Crap. Proof that Gaiman will put his name on anything for a quick buck.
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