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Posted By: Paul A., on host 130.95.128.51
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2001, at 03:14:55
In Reply To: Scotland trip, almost over. posted by Sentry on Friday, May 18, 2001, at 06:38:22:

> Also, by Neil Gaiman, I have read 'Neverwere' which is a brilliant fantasy/horror (kinda)
> novel about a hidden city under London.

"This is the first part of the Ordeal: the Nice Cup of Tea."


> Also 'Smoke and Mirrors' by Neil Gaiman, a collection of short stories.

Did you read the Introduction? It's very important to read the Introduction.


> Prior to the trip I read 'Stardust' by Gaiman, a well done fantasy fairy tale.

The illustrated or unillustrated version?


> Neil Gaiman has writen a series, now finished, for DC comics called Sandman. Critically
> acclaimed and all that.

> After finishing 'Smoke and Mirrors' I bought the first vollum of the collected Sandman
> (there are, I belive, 10 in all).

Hang on a sec...

(PreludesandNocturnesTheDoll'sHouseDreamCountrySeasonofMistsAGameofYouFablesandReflectionsBriefLivesWorld'sEndTheKindlyOnesTheWake)

Yes, that's right.

(Not counting the anniversary special thingy, that was written after the series finished.)

> So far I have read the first 2 vollums. I haven't been able to find vollum 3 yet, but I
> bough 4 today.

Don't be tempted to read them out of order. It's not a good idea.


Pa"Have you read 'Good Omens' yet?"ul