By neil gaiman american gods reprint mass market paperback. American gods is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an american landscape at once eerily familiar and utterly alien. What i liked when i picked up this book, i didnt really know what it was about i assumed american gods was. American gods by neil gaiman 2016, paperback, anniversary. Newly updated and expanded with the author s preferred text. On the surface, gaimans novel appears to be modeled on the myths and stories of gods and goddesses, albeit set in contemporary america with the hero serving as a vehicle to explore this world. I highly recommend this book, especially if you enjoyed american gods. The book is full of fantasy, gods and mythology, with twists and turns abound. Jul 29, 2014 my copy of american gods the original mass market paperback. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. One of the most talkedabout books of the new millennium, american gods is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an american landscape at once eerily familiar and utterly alien.
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Fat charlie nancys normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a florida karaoke stage. However, as this mythical world is explored, the metaphysical underbelly of america is revealed as well. Digital audiobook 11102003 paperback 3282017 paperback 2520 paperback, spanish 123020 prebound 3282017 hardcover 6192001 mp3 cd 9202005. Neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling author of the novels neverwhere, stardust, american gods, coraline, anansi boys, the graveyard book, good omens with terry. My copy of american gods the original massmarket paperback. Neil gaiman is the critically acclaimed author of the novels american gods winner of the 2002 hugo award for best novel, stardust winner of the american library associations alex award, and the awardwinning sandman series of graphic novels, as well as smoke and mirrors, a collection of short fiction.
American gods, in our own humble age, is a bona fide classic, a book that people will be giving each other in leatherbound editions 20, 30 years from now. Among his numerous literary awards are the newbery and carnegie medals, and the hugo, nebula, world fantasy, and will eisner awards. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Wednesday, who knows more about shadow than is possible, warns that a storm is coming a battle for the very soul of america. Now a starz original series produced by fremantlemedia north america starring ricky whittle, ian mcshane, emily browning, and pablo schreiber. Buy a cheap copy of anansi boys book by neil gaiman. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor. American gods mass market paperbound by neil gaiman. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. American gods, the extraordinary, highly acclaimed epic novel from storytelling genius and international bestseller neil gaiman, was brought vividly to life this year in the hottest major tv. The novel is a blend of americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the. American gods tv tiein by neil gaiman, paperback barnes. First published in 2001, american gods became an instant classic, lauded for its brilliant synthesis of mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose washington post and as a modern phantasmagoria that distills the essence of america. American gods is an epic book, where within minutes belief is suspended and one becomes immersed in a story influenced by other stories old and new.
Newly updated and expanded with the authors preferred text, this commemorative volume is a true celebration of a modern masterpiece by the one, the only, neil gaiman. Now discover the mystery and magic of american gods in this tenth anniversary edition. Book 1, introductory book 2, page 10 book 1, page 52 book 1, page 1. Sep 26, 2006 neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling author of the novels neverwhere, stardust, american gods, coraline, anansi boys, the graveyard book, good omens with terry pratchett, the ocean at the end of the lane, and the truth is a cave in the black mountains. Released from prison, shadow finds his world turned upside down. American gods is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an american. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Yes, its pace is studied rather than frantic, its tone cool and. The official coloring book enter the world of neil gaimans epic masterpiece with this unique coloring book featuring fortysix illustrations created exclusively for this volume. Paperback published in 2005, kindle edition published in 2011, 0380789035 mass market paperback published in 2002, kin. Mystery, satire, sex, horror, poetic prose american gods uses all these to keep the reader turning the pages. American gods mass market paperbound andersons bookshop. American gods book by neil gaiman 21 available editions.
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