It is Neil Gaiman's birthday. He is one of my favorite authors. The man's imagination knows no bounds. His work is so well researched and chock full of literary allusions. However, he never seems pretentious or arrogant. He's just a Genius. LOVE his stuff.
From the long graphic novel series, Sandman, to his books for children (Coraline, Blueberry Girl), to his novels---Gaiman's world is simply fascinating. What a versatile artist.
Thanks for entertaining us all these years, Mr. Gaiman!
I've only read Coraline. Started Graveyard but didn't get into it. Poo on me. Wonder if I still have it around here someplace...
Posted by: Charlotte | November 10, 2009 at 03:44 PM
I love him too. I haven't made it all the way through Sandman, but that's because I ran out of cash. He actually has his own shelf here. Not many artists have that privilege at my house. Gaiman, Elinor Lipman, Dorothy Sayers, Georgette Heyer. Wow. Eclectic tastes, I've got.
Posted by: Sally | November 10, 2009 at 11:55 PM
I told you didn't I, when you mentioned him once before that he is one of my all time literary heroes? Did you read Stardust too? And Good Omens, which he did with Terri Pratchett I think it was? Let me know if you haven't-I'll send 'em to you!!
Happy Birthday Mr. Sexy Hunky Lovely Writer.
:-)
Posted by: Rhonda Roo | November 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM