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Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
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Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
A collaboration between legendary writer Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, Good Omens follows Aziraphale and Crowley, an Angel and a Demon who decide they quite like England just the way it is and join forces to stop the apocalypse, whatever means necessary.
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William Morrow & Company American Gods: A Novel
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William Morrow & Company American Gods: A Novel
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Winner of the 2002 Hugo, Bram Stoker, and Nebula Awards, American Gods asks the question: what if gods from various folklore were all real and anthropomorphized? Oh, and what if they were joined by “New Gods,”created in lieu of our contemporary culture, like a god for television or conspiracy theories? Mythology fans will love this one.
Gaiman took his shot at a fairytale with Stardust, which tells the story of a young man who promises a woman that he’ll bring her a star. But he doesn’t quite realize that that very star is in quite high demand. Gaiman’s story reads almost like a Tim Burton script—and when you finish, you can check out the 2007 film adaption and see just how different one is from the other.
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William Morrow & Company Neverwhere: A Novel
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William Morrow & Company Neverwhere: A Novel
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Originally a television series, Gaiman wrote both the show and the novelization. When a Scottish man helps a mysterious young girl, he finds himself transported to an alternate dimension in London, and has to navigate the strange world to help his new friend and find a way back.
The first 20 issues of The Sandman series are in this edition and follow Dream’s capture, his eventual escape, and return to power. Along the way, he interacts with Lucifer in Hell, the magician Constantine, captures rogue dreams, and defeats Doctor Destiny, a man who uses one of Dream’s tools for evil. The issues also includes shorter stories related to The Sandman world, without direct impact on the overall plot. The Sandman is a beautifully illustrated epic which fans can not only read, but now watch as a faithful adaptation on Netflix.
Also see: 10 Best The Sandman Comics to Read
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It may be for children, but Coraline is still a spooky read, no matter what age you are. When a young girl discovers a small door in her apartment, she enters it, only to find a world where her parents and neighbors are positive and fun. But the more time she spends in the world, the more she learns about the sinister truth behind the place.
Not only has Gaiman worked for DC Comics, he’s also worked with Marvel. One of his notable contributions was a limited series on Eternals, illustrated by John Romita Jr. In this 2006 run, the Eternals wake up without any memory of their powers or history, and have to remember who they were and what happened to them.
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Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions
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Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions
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Gaiman’s second collection of short stories and poems, Smoke and Mirrors presents many of Gaiman’s work published prior to 1998, and is perfect for any fan who wants to become familiar with his earlier fiction.
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W. W. Norton & Company Norse Mythology
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W. W. Norton & Company Norse Mythology
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For those who want to learn more about Norse mythology without wading into academic or historical text, Gaiman’s Norse Mythology is a great place to start. The book retells both well-known and lesser known tales from the Norse gods.
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William Morrow & Company The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel
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William Morrow & Company The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel
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Winner of the 2013 British National Book Award, The Ocean at the End of the Lane follows an unnamed narrator who returns to his hometown and begins to recall his past. Readers who want an emotional tale which explores adolescence with elements of fantasy will love this one.
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William Morrow & Company The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction
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William Morrow & Company The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction
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For a handy collection of a few of the above listed works, The Neil Gaiman Reader is a career-spanning book with fifty short stories and excerpts from books including American Gods, Neverwhere, Stardust, and more.
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William Morrow & Company The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction
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William Morrow & Company The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction
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For a look at Neil Gaiman’s nonfiction, check out The View from the Cheap Seats, which combines 60 pieces of the writer’s non-fiction into one handy book.
Milan Polk is an Editorial Assistant for Men’s Health who specializes in entertainment and lifestyle reporting, and has worked for New York Magazine’s Vulture and Chicago Tribune.
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