Mar 17, 2014 coraline ebook written by neil gaiman. First published in 2002, coraline is a childrens dark fantasy book written by one of the most renowned modern fantasy authors neil gaiman. C oraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house. Published by harper collins usa 20030831 2003 isbn 10. It was awarded the 2003 hugo award for best novella, the 2003 nebula award for best novella, and the.
Coraline anniversary edition 9781408841754 by neil gaiman and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In recent years, gaiman s success has leaped across mediums, stretching from novels to movies and even to television. May, 2018 here are my thoughts on neil gaiman s coraline. But theres another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. Coraline is a 2009 american stopmotion 3d fantasyhorror childrens film based on neil gaiman s 2002 novel of the same name. It was a very old houseit had an attic under the roof and a cellar under the ground and an overgrown garden with huge old trees in it. Coraline by neil gaiman paperback, 20 for sale online ebay. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman born 10 november 1960 is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. Books have pictures that writhe and crawl and shimmer. Coraline is, of course, a typically imaginative piece of fiction from the distinguished and individual mind of neil gaiman. Coraline first edition signed neil gaiman bauman rare. Coraline by gaiman, neil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks.
Apr 24, 2012 coraline is, of course, a typically imaginative piece of fiction from the distinguished and individual mind of neil gaiman. It was produced by laika and distributed by focus features. Coraline by gaiman, first edition, signed abebooks. This exclusive box set contains the british editions of three bestselling neil gaiman classics in paperback, including the newbery medal and carnegie medal winner the graveyard book. I call it delightfully scary because while it grips the readers attention with creepy happenings that may cause a case of the shivers, it is not the kind of scary book that leads to. Neverwhere is the stunningly original first novel from neil gaiman, the bestselling and prizewinning author of the ocean at the end of the lane and american gods. I call it delightfully scary because while it grips the readers attention with creepy happenings that may cause a case of the shivers, it is not the kind of scary book that leads to nightmares of the it could happen to me kind. He is also the author of the picture books blueberry girl and instructions, illustrated by charles vess.
Another mother and father with blackbutton eyes and papery skin are waiting for coraline to join. I wanted it to have a girl as a heroine, and i wanted it to be refreshingly creepy. This weekend marks the debut of the film adaptation of gaimains hugo awardwinning novel coraline, produced in stopmotion animation and presented in 3d. Coralines family didnt own all of the houseit was too big for. There is something strange about coralines new home. Coraline by neil gaiman 2004, paperback for sale online ebay. Jun 21, 2017 first published in 2002, coraline is a childrens dark fantasy book written by one of the most renowned modern fantasy authors neil gaiman.
Coraline by neil gaiman overdrive rakuten overdrive. It was awarded the 2003 hugo award for best novella, the 2003 nebula award for best novella, and the 2002 bram stoker award for best work for young readers. What really works in its favour, i think, is that mr gaiman thankfully refrains from those sensational excesses that too often find their way into his adult fictions for no better reason than their shock value, but which. A fellow teacher and i have been wondering if the anansi story you told in american gods is an original gaiman, or a version of an earlier african fable.
Let me know what your favorite neil gaiman book is. The official book fan page for coraline by neil gaiman. Why i wrote coraline coraline neil gaiman read books. Neil gaiman has also taken inspiration from the folk tales tradition, citing otta f swires book on the legends of the isle of skye as his inspiration for the truth is a cave in the. I had to read it in two sittings because i was so utterly spooked.
Mine might be stardust, but im always on the lookout for a new favorite. Its the other house the one behind the old door in the drawing room. Coraline won both the hugo and nebula awards for best novella in 2003, and was adapted as both a theatrical musical and a wellreceived stopmotion animation film in 2009. Coraline by neil gaiman is a weird and delightfully scary fairy taleghost story.
I took a few liberties, and rewrote the poem, but its the genuine article. Signed y neil gaiman in his distinctive sepia ink to the opening double page with spiders web illustration. American gods, coraline and the graveyard book retweeted it to his. Wired called it the sort of book terry pratchett might produce if he spent a month locked in a cellar with frank kafka. Mine might be stardust, but im always on the lookout for a. Grant we ran into neil gaiman at bea the big annual book show that this year was in new york city, and managed to get a quick interview with him in between his other commitments, including a marathon signing session for his first young adult book, coraline which came with marbles.
This edition of new york times bestselling and newbery medalwinning author neil gaimans modern classic, coralinealso an academy awardnominated filmis enriched with a foreword from the author, a readers guide, and more. Coraline, neil gaiman coraline is a dark fantasy childrens novella by british author neil gaiman, published in 2002 by bloomsbury and harper collins. Limited edition of 4000 copies including fewer than 100 numbered copies signed by gaiman. Craig russell in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation. This is a mustread for all those who loved susanna clarkes jonathan strange and mr norrell or the magical. How author neil gaiman saved a struggling shop after one day of zero sales. Other authors gaiman says furnished the inside of my mind and set me to writing include moorcock, ellison, samuel r. Apr 02, 2015 neil gaiman, coraline 10th anniversary edition p. The book has achieved huge success, won several prestigious awards, and become a bestseller.
May 30, 2019 coraline by neil gaiman is a weird and delightfully scary fairy taleghost story. When coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own only better, things seem marvelous. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. M ore than ten years ago i started to write a childrens book. Craig russell in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation when coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own only better, things seem marvelous. I looked at the word coraline, and knew it was someones name. Neil gaiman young readers collection neil gaiman ebook. Aug 04, 2002 coraline, neil gaiman coraline is a dark fantasy childrens novella by british author neil gaiman, published in 2002 by bloomsbury and harper collins. Coraline 9780380807345 by gaiman, neil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Neil gaimanwinner of both a newbery and carnegie medalpresents four of his bestloved acclaimed novels for young readers in this collection. It was for my daughter, holly, who was five years old. Coraline graphic novel by gaiman, neil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
His notable works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Written and directed by henry selick, it was released widely in us theaters on february 6, 2009, after a world premiere at the portland international film festival. Craig russell made a fantastically chilling graphic novel adaptation of the book. Coraline by gaiman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks.
Holly liked scary stories, with witches and brave little girls in them. Neil gaiman is best known to comic book fans as the award winning writer of the classic 1990s vertigo series the sandman. The author, neil gaiman, conjured up such amazing pictures in my. And theres another mother and father there who want coraline to be their little girl. The editions of coraline, the graveyard book, and fortunately, the milk in this box set contain the. Coraline graphic novel by gaiman, neil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. Coraline neil gaiman read books online free without. This edition of new york times bestselling and newbery medalwinning author neil gaimans modern classic, coralinealso an. Apr 26, 2015 coraline is a creepy novel that frightened the life out of me. Neil gaimans enchanting, nationally bestselling childrens book coraline is brought to new life by acclaimed artist p. Its not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that miss spink and miss forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. Neil gaiman s enchanting, nationally bestselling childrens book coraline is brought to new life by acclaimed artist p.
Coraline by gaiman, neil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A signed special edition, slipcased, one of copies, produced exclusively for the ottakars booksellers in england, one of their last titles to be published. Coraline by neil gaiman coraline by neil gaiman this is the strangest, deliciously creepy book i have read in recent memory. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Neil gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is british and lives in the usa. His diverse catalogue of books includes the novel the graveyard book, winner of the carnegie medal 2010 and booktrust teenage prize 2009, stardust now a major feature film, the bestselling novel for young readers coraline now a major 3danimated film, and the picture book the wolves in the. Coraline by neil gaiman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks.