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Neil Gaiman: From Sandman to American Gods

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  • ABOUT Neil Gaiman

    Neil Gaiman writes short stories, novels, graphic novels, comics, and films in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. His notable works include The Sandman comic series, Stardust, American Gods, and Coraline. Gaiman’s writing has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery Medal in 2009.

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Master fantasy author Neil Gaiman talks about the artistry of comic books, fantasy novels, and screenplays. Listen to your favorite graphic novelist read from his children’s book Crazy Hair as well as selections from A Walking Tour of the Shambles, a collaboration with novelist Gene Wolfe.

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graphic novels, poetry, children's literature, science fiction, fantasy, comic books

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Shaping (and Being Shaped by) American Children's Literature

Leonard Marcus and Audrey Niffenegger discuss the history of the children’s book.

Lecture

Roy Blount Jr: Alphabet Juice The Energies, Gists, and Spirits of Letters, Words, and...

The versatile humorist and public radio panelist Roy Blount Jr. recently turns his mind to lofty stuff: the English language, inside and out. He discusses his recent book, Alphabet Juice: The Energies, Gists, and Spirits of Letters, Words, and Combinations Thereof; Their Roots, Bones, Innards, Piths, Pips, and Secret Parts, Tinctures, Tonics, and Essences: with Examples of Their Usage Foul and Savory.
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