Half a crusading epic, half based in Tolkien-esque mythology, Neil Gaiman's award-winning graphic novel fantasy is now back in a brand-new edition!
Neil Gaiman is theNew York Timesbestselling author of the Newbery
Medal-winningThe Graveyard BookandCoraline, the basis for the hit
movie. His other books includeAnansi Boys, Neverwhere, American
Gods,andStardust,(winner of the American Library Association's Alex
Award as one of 2000's top novels for young adults) as well as the
short story collections M Is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors. He is
also the author ofThe Wolves in the WallsandThe Day I Traded My Dad
for Two Goldfish, both written for children. Among his many awards
are the Eisner, the Hugo, the Nebula, the World Fantasy, and the
Bram Stoker. Originally from England, he now lives in the United
States.
Charles Vess has been drawing ever since he could hold a crayon.
His award-winning work has graced covers and pages from numerous
comic book publishers including THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, SWAMP THING,
THE SANDMAN from DC Comics andSpider-Manfrom Marvel Comics. He
currently concentrates on book illustration where he continues to
win praise and accolades for his unique style. Vess shared the
prestigious World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story with Neil
Gaiman in 1991 for their collaboration on THE SANDMAN #19, A
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Vess recently completed a short story
included in the FABLES- 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL graphic novel from
Vertigo andBlueberry Girl, a picture book written by Neil Gaiman.
STARDUST, the graphic novel created by Neil Gaiman and Vess was
released as a major motion picture adaptation in 2007.
"Spiced with blood, sex, and genial humor, this wonderful tale is highly recommended for fantasy-loving older teens and adults." --Library Journal (starred review)
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