Originally Posted By davewasbaloo OFF TOPIC - Gaiman related though. For all you fans out there, I was given an awesome Gaiman for Christmas. After Sandman, Neverwhere, Star Dust, American Gods, Anansi Boys, Never Where, and his short story releases (Smoke and Mirror et al), I thought I had read all his stuff - though I was saving Coraline for near the movie - need to read it now before it released in the UK. Sarah surprised me with Marvel 1602. IF you are a fan of Marvel comics and Neil Gaiman, it is a MUST READ. Awesome. Back on topic, looking forward to seeing this when it come out here.
Originally Posted By alexbook Yes, "1602" is good. I'm not a big Marvel fan, so I'm sure there were things I missed, but I enjoyed it anyway. >>I thought I had read all his stuff<< A partial list of Gaiman's works: Adventures in the Dream Trade American Gods Anansi Boys Angels & Visitations Beowulf Black Orchid The Books of Magic Coraline Creatures of the Night The Dangerous Alphabet The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish Death: The High Cost of Living Death: The Time of Your Life Don't Panic: Douglas Adams and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Eternals The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch Fragile Things Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) The Graveyard Book Hanging out with the Dream King Harlequin Valentine Interworld The Last Temptation M Is for Magic Marvel 1602 Midnight Days Miracleman (books 4-6) Mirrormask Mr. Punch Murder Mysteries Neverwhere Only the End of the World Again Sandman A Short Film About John Bolton Signal to Noise Smoke and Mirrors Spawn: Angela's Hunt Stardust Violent Cases The Wolves in the Walls I've read, seen, or heard most of these, and I've yet to find a dud. May I particularly recommend "The Graveyard Book"? It recently won the Newbery Medal (and yes, there's only one "r" in "Newbery") as best American children's book of 2008. Highly recommended for readers ages 10 and up.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ok, thanks Alex, I have only read 19 of them, so some more material!!! Fab!
Originally Posted By jasmine7 Ah, Good Omens! I love that book so very much. I try to reread it at least once a year. I'm also working my way through the Sandman series. I love Gaiman's work.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I read SANDMAN -- the whole shebang -- every couple years or so. It's just as good today as it was when I was reading the monthly issues. "A Game of You" really depresses me for some reason, but I still work my way through it. Neil lives about 55 mi. from me in Menomonie, WI...
Originally Posted By dshyates Jim Hill has an interesting article regarding the Post Premier party with some shots of some of the sets and claymation used in the film: <a href="http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/todd_james_pierce/archive/2009/02/13/coraline-premiere.aspx" target="_blank">http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/...ere.aspx</a>
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i finally saw coraline a few days ago and loved it! defiantley not for kids. it was pretty creepy at times. Terri hatcher impressed me with the mom and other mom characters and the film was just so visually stunning!
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains We saw it today... We all loved it - well except a friends DD.. But the rest (me, ds17, ds12, dd10, ddbff10) loved it - only ddbffds8 didn't - but she doesn't like any movies like that anyway - she went as not to be left out.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I want to see it but it's not out here yet!! I'm waiting quite impatiently ...
Originally Posted By SBSBelle22 OMG This was beyond amazing! There were times I forgot they were puppets and other times when some shots were so smooth I had to remind myself it was not CGI! I'll have to pick up the book for this I think I maybe a fan of his because I really liked Stardust when it came out and I read that book. I can't wait to OWN IT! Ugh and to realize how small the puppets were!!!
Originally Posted By dshyates I saw it a 2nd time last weekend. It is an amazing animated feature. Simply amazing.
