UID:
kobvindex_ZLB16313510
Edition:
Unabridged
ISBN:
9780062291233
,
9780062291233
Content:
" In the deft hands of Neil Gaiman, magic is no mere illusion . and anything is possible. In Smoke and Mirrors , Gaiman's imagination and supreme artistry transform a mundane world into a place of terrible wonders—,here an old woman can purchase the Holy Grail at a thrift store, where assassins advertise their services in the Yellow Pages under ",est Control,",and where a frightened young boy must barter for his life with a mean-spirited troll living beneath a bridge by the railroad tracks. Explore a new reality, obscured by smoke and darkness yet brilliantly tangible, in this extraordinary collection of short works by a master prestidigitator. It will dazzle your senses, touch your heart, and haunt your dreams. "
Content:
Rezension(1): " Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), The Ocean at the End of the Lane , and The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains ,the Sandman series of graphic novels,and the story collections Smoke and Mirrors , Fragile Things , and Trigger Warning . He is the winner of numerous literary honors, including the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and World Fantasy awards, and the Newbery and Carnegie Medals. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College. " Rezension(2): " Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), The Ocean at the End of the Lane , and The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains ,the Sandman series of graphic novels,and the story collections Smoke and Mirrors , Fragile Things , and Trigger Warning . He is the winner of numerous literary honors, including the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and World Fantasy awards, and the Newbery and Carnegie Medals. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:This Neil Gaiman sampler offers further proof that he's an outstanding storyteller and a strong narrator. The collection of 34 short works, some new and some previously published, includes science-fiction, creation, erotic, and horror tales. The stories are often reminiscent of Twilight Zone episodes. Gaiman performs each one with fervor and apt character portrayals. His narration is ethereal and enthralling as it brings his imagination to life, the only distraction being the varying success he has employing American accents. Skip the story introductions until after listening to each title. The author's reflections on the origins of each tale are more meaningful after having experienced the work. K.C.R. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine"
Language:
English
URL:
https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-25/0293-1/1297999-SmokeAndMirrors.wma
URL:
https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/0293-1/1297999-SmokeAndMirrors.mp3
URL:
https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=527DE9AB-E1CC-4B76-BA0A-1454C7540937&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
URL:
http://voebb.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=527DE9AB-E1CC-4B76-BA0A-1454C7540937
Author information:
Gaiman, Neil
