{"product_id":"9781476619941","title":"Neil Gaiman in the 21st Century: Essays on the Novels, Children's Stories, Online Writings, Comics and Other Works","description":"Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. To borrow a phrase from his viral 2012 University of the Arts commencement speech, Gaiman “makes good art,” from his graphic novels to his social media collaborations, award-winning fantasy fiction and beloved children’s books.    This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman’s prolific output, with readings of the novels \u003ci\u003eAmerican Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ocean at the End of the Lane\u003c\/i\u003e. Children’s books \u003ci\u003eThe Wolves in the Walls\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlueberry Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and the online short story collection \u003ci\u003eA Calendar of Tales\u003c\/i\u003e are discussed. Gaiman’s return to the serial comic book form with \u003ci\u003eSandman: Overture\u003c\/i\u003e is covered, and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eOverture\u003c\/i\u003e. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman’s work.","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company, Incorporated Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141727437040,"sku":"9781476619941","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476619941_p0.jpg?v=1763608858","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476619941","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}