Atreides Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I found out that Neil Gaiman will be promoting his latest book at my uni next week. There'll be a signing session at the end so I thought that I'd pick up a Sandman comic for him to sign. Any suggestions as to which one and why? I'm thinking of his latest Sandman standalone release. Spreading beauty with my katana.
EnderAndrew Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I've never read Sandman, but I read the Death comics he did and I really dug 'em. I'm really looking forward to Gaiman's first movie, called Mirrormask. The trailers look really trippy.
Calax Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 My favorite is Season of Mists, but Breif Lives containes the one which got an award (Midsummer nights dream) Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Kaftan Barlast Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I like his childrens books with Dave McKean the best :D DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Musopticon? Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 The one with Zulli doing the artwork, can't remember the title now. Damn good work, though. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
kirottu Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I would go for "The Sound of Her Wings". This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Guest GroinOfDespair Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I like Death as well. I imagine Death really is that pretty.
Oerwinde Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 Death is hot. Too bad you can only see her when you die. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Calax Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 They spun Lucifer off into his own Comic. He makes his own creation. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Atreides Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 Here's the conclusion if you're interested: Well, came back from his presentation. He started off with a video presentation of the trailer for Mirrormask (his graphical novel adapted to film), a few bluescreen comparisons (acting vs final cut) and some Q&A for the Mirrormask extras. He wrapped up the Mirrormask part by commenting on his experience working with the art-director dude on his book and movie then finally a synopsis of the story. Basically it's about a wantaway circus girl who dreams about a world (actually 2) on the verge of collapse that needs patching up. From the film, it's got a kafka look to it. Weird with lots of artsy things and colours. For example in one of the scenes someone explains the concept to the protagonist by dropping a small red cube on the floor which expands, out pops a puppet trumpet band. 2D cities pop up with some puppets while he tells the story etc. There's anohter scene where the girl gets a black-goth makeover from mechanical girl-puppets that are sing. He answered some questions about what he was doing and some of his projects from the host of the session. Anyway he read 2-3 pages of a yet to be published novel (quite interesting), a Q&A session followed by the book signings. Didn't get my Sandman material out in the end. Mostly a book thing, not just Mirrormask though (AUD40 for hardcover on sale outside the convention, AUD18 for other paperback novels). Spreading beauty with my katana.
EnderAndrew Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I think the trailer looks incredible, but the early reviews are calling the movie fluff.
Atreides Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 That's possible. You can only watch so much till your brain melts. Not sure if the fact that it's only 80 mins is good or bad. Spreading beauty with my katana.
Atreides Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 Nope. I might if I get the chance but it's probably going to be hard to visualise. Better to just watch the movie. Spreading beauty with my katana.
Guest GroinOfDespair Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 No bothers to read anymore. The oppressive forces of darkness have ripped every free thought from print that might dare question the world we live in, lest they make someone uncomfortable in the bed-sore-ridden pallor we rot in.
Gromnir Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 get your hands on, "Duran Duran: The First Four Years of the Fab Five." bet he gets a chuckle out of you asking him to sign it. HA! Good Fun! "If there be time to expose through discussion the falsehood and fallacies, to avert the evil by the processes of education, the remedy to be applied is more speech, not enforced silence."Justice Louis Brandeis, Concurring, Whitney v. California, 274 U.S. 357 (1927) "Im indifferent to almost any murder as long as it doesn't affect me or mine."--Gfted1 (September 30, 2019)
thepixiesrock Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 So, do you pronounce his last name as "Gayman"? Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
EnderAndrew Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I've heard both Gayman and Guyman. I'm not sure which is correct.
Atreides Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 Well, he didn't say "I'm Neil Gaiman" but his movie thingy pronounced it Gayman so I suppose they got it right. Spreading beauty with my katana.
thepixiesrock Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Heh, Gayman. Heh. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Musopticon? Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I think it's said like "guyman". Sorry guys. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Weiser_Cain Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 This has me excited. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411185/ Yaw devs, Yaw!!! (
Musopticon? Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I didn't exactly like Books of Magic; too potteresque; but this might be good news. There's never too much fantasy movies. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
timmy_otoole Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I really liked all the graphic novels by Neil. Sandman is definately my favorites, but his books American Gods and Neverwhere are awesome. Good characters that you can believe in. By that I mean great character development.
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