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#graveyard book

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What does Delirium Mean to me?

Delirium the Endless was once delight and that in itself is a powerful thing. The hardest Endless sibling to pin down, Delirium is always changing. She is also known as Mania. As someone who is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, also called Manic-depression, I am very familiar with this phenomenon. Seeing such a literally colorful character that I relate to so heavily in the world of my favorite comic is astounding. She is kind to Destruction and Death, and they in turn look after her. She is playful and kind but still sharp and aggressive. She is underestimated while being one of the wises of all of the Siblings. Of all of her brothers , she is afraid most of Dream. Of course, in the world of Sandman these ideas take on full warm bodies, but if we look even at just what their titles suggest we can see the full message. We can see how Delight, Mania, and Delirium can be impactful, even when we don’t understand them.

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Is M is for Magic for kids?

Recently I picked up M is for Magic to get me through a rainy day. The short story collection by Neil Gaiman is everything you would least suspect. The collection was a very eclectic mix of stories, some hits for me with others falling short. The one thing that stayed in my mind however was “isn’t this a children’s book?” It would seem that I wasn’t the only person with this question. The goodreads review showed that while people enjoyed the book for it’s storytelling, the were shocked that it was marketed to Children.

The forward of the book by Neil Gaiman does shine some light into the matter. The book is dedicated and inspired by Ray Bradbury’s children collections. It is meant to inspire, frighten , and provoke thought into young minds, not soothe them. The stories aren’t stories for bedtime, like Bradbury’s work they are stories that make you sit the book down after each new addition.

I’m not sure I would be handing it to any of the young ones in my life any time soon, but I don’t think I can argue with it’s place on a learning child’s shelf.

#childhood #books #booksofig #neil gaiman #thank you mr gaiman

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big spooky fan, me

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The Other Pennywise

So I saw this theory recently about the bedlam (Other Mother) and IT (Pennywise) are the same type of creature so I wanted to explore that theory in the spirit of Halloween/October.

The theory’s main idea is that the both prey on children and they both have spider imagery in their true form.

I think that the likeness goes a little further than that if you take a look at their stories, or in this case films as a whole. So just for fun, let’s explore this.

In the world of Coraline the message of “the grass isn’t always greener” is highlighted by coloring the real world in darkened hues. Her parents are distant and exhausted. She is left alone in a new home where her neighbors seem off and she has to venture alone (in a yellow raincoat no less!)

This reminds me of the town of Derry and how IT is thriving on / adding to the bad energy of the townspeople.

The other mother doesn’t just take the children’s eyes & souls. She keeps them locked up like trophies, like the bodies floating in Pennywise’s sewer.

She creates illusions meant to put you at ease, the lush garden & the other Father being her best. Like Pennywise does when he first meets a prey, easing their fear with small talk. Both of them have seen the children’s insecurities and use that as a way to relate to the kid.

The whole luring kids thing and eating them is a very strong indication that maybe the similarities are just a qualification of being a creepy villain. However, it’s very fun to fall down this rabbit hole and think of this theory as true. Maybe if we do get a Coraline sequel, we can look for a Cameo of the worlds scariest clown.

#it #it movie #pennywise #other mother #bedlam #halloween #coraline #neil gaiman #gaiman #theories

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What Death means to me;

Death as she is in the Sandman comics is quite the person to emulate. The character is kind and logical. She is the Endless that is most feared by humans but she is also one of the most feared. It is easy to give into our dreams and our delirium because they are a part of us we can cut off, we still have some control there. Death, however, is unavoidable no matter how hard you try. The Sandman’s sister can be seen being someone others are drawn to, a kind soul. She isn’t a grim reaper cloaked in black with coins for your eyes. She softly comes and holds your hand and takes you with her gently. She holds on to a sense of humanity by taking the time to live among the humans so she seems more grounded than the rest of the Endless. She remind us all to not be afraid, to be kind, to be understanding and to always be true to ourselves.

#sandman #sandman comics #dc #vertigo #death #neil gaiman #gaiman #the endless #dc comics

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This is amazing!!!

Inktober Day 4: Death? Death! Death.

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Yeah, he didn't notice anything :P

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A collection of pencil sketch studies from Good Omens. Click em for better quality 

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“They say even the proudest spirit can be broken with love.”

— Neil Gaiman, Coraline

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Who do you trust with an unfilmable film?

While Neil Gaiman was denying a live-action Coraline remake, he was proving another rumor true. It has now been confirmed that Netflix has confirmed a “Sandman” T.V. series. This collaboration seems like a dream come true, literally. With Sandman failing several times to be turned into a big screen success (with the most recent failure only occurring three years ago) and Netflix losing their rights to their Marvel franchises, it seems like a match made in heaven.

But can we trust Netflix to make the famously unfilmable comic into a small screen reality?

In the past few years two other notable Gaiman works have been turn into successful television series. ‘Good Omens’ was released as a limited series on Amazon Prime and ‘American Gods’ is setting up for a third season on Starz. Plenty of Gaiman’s other works have translated successfully from text to film, such as Stardust, Coraline, Neverwhere and my personal favorite, MirrorMask. I trust the source material in regards to its potential.

But do we trust Netflix to do it?

Netflix has had a mixed bag with its adaptations. Focusing solely on its comic book adaptations it has been fairly successful with the Marvel Cinematic Universe Tie-in series and ‘The Umbrella Academy’.

With such a long and complex story at hand though, I look at their recent voyage to Anime adaptations and the success is far lessened.

The platform is still being very experimental with what they put out and I think if they play to those strengths they might be able to beat the Sandman curse. The show is set to be eleven episodes long a big issue they face is pacing. There will be a lot of eyes tuned in when the show is finally released so I hope the Sandman is all we’ve been dreaming about.

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Hey Coraline...

With Funko releasing their new Diamond collection and Neil Gaiman himself dissuading rumors of a live-action remake, it’s clear to see why people have Coraline on their minds. More than that , the dark fantasy is a classic that gets rewatched every fall by many as part of their autumnal traditions. The 2002 book that started it all was inspired by Gaiman’s daughter Holly’s stories of her mother turning into a witch. The ensuing novella inspired the 2006 stop-motion film and a 2009 off-broadway musical.

I have started to ask myself however, what is it about Gaiman’s Coraline that captured us so much?

The story and visuals of Coraline are unsettling but somehow alluring at the same time. It has been compared to Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia , and (more recently) Stephen King’s IT. For more of the franchises fans, it also holds onto the nostalgia factor. The success of the movie is one thing. With ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ director Henry Selick once again mastering the artful blend of a fantastic store, great voice acting, beautiful set designs, and storytelling, the movie has been extremely successful. With the movie being a very faithful adaptation (with the exception of the movie-made Coraline doll & Wybie) it is easy to see that it takes it heart from the original source.

The story also tells us a lot about growing up, about relationships , and adventure. The Other Mother’s beautiful and twisted world makes us appreciate our duller one where we are still in charge of our possibilities - and get to keep our eyes. The story reminds us that the grass is not always greener on the other side and that it’s ok to play in the rain.

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I’m trying to read my copy of the American Gods during the breaks in my day. A little reading with coffee in the morning, some while I’m in between task at work.

When is the best time for you guys to read?

Do you find it hard to re-enter the real world?

#books and literature #booksofig #books #neil gaiman #american gods #reading #gaiman #work #retail