The View from the Cheap Seats
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Neil Gaiman
An enthralling collection of nonfiction essays on a myriad of topics—from art and artists to dreams, myths, and memories—observed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman’s probing, amusing, and distinctive style.An inquisitive observer, thoughtful commentator, and assiduous craftsman, Neil Gaiman has long been celebrated for the sharp intellect and startling imagination that informs his bestselling fiction. Now, The View from the Cheap Seats brings together for the first time ever more than sixty pieces of his outstanding nonfiction. Analytical yet playful, erudite yet accessible, this cornucopia explores a broad range of interests and topics, including (but not limited to): authors past and present; music; storytelling; comics; bookshops; travel; fairy tales; America; inspiration; libraries; ghosts; and the title piece, at turns touching and self-deprecating, which recounts the author’s experiences at the 2010 Academy Awards in Hollywood.Insightful, incisive, witty, and wise, The View from the Cheap Seats explores the issues and subjects that matter most to Neil Gaiman—offering a glimpse into the head and heart of one of the most acclaimed, beloved, and influential artists of our time.
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Author
Neil Gaiman
Pages
544
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2016-05-31
ISBN
0062262289 9780062262288
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"I am a fan of both the writer Neil Gaiman and the person Neil Gaiman, with that being said though, this book was not totally right for me, here’s why: about the middle way through this book, a lot of the short stories and speeches collected were about topics that I either didn’t connect with or didn’t know what he was talking about all together. He started out the book by saying that you shouldn’t feel guilty if you skip small or large parts of the book that you don’t want to even bother reading, that it was fine by him, which I massively appreciate. Some books you do feel guilty either skipping parts or just plain DNF’ing completely. I liked his wit, humour and style throughout it, which is why I recommend if you know that endless list of people and books and other things he mentions, to pick it up and read it."
Erin Smith
"I've always enjoyed Neil Gaiman's nonfiction writing; he's a particularly poignant speaker, and a ruthless defender of libraries, literacy, and the unequivocal love of books, though he's got a somewhat childlike wonder about it, and, honestly, about all things. <br/><br/>I've read some of this before in various locations and contexts, so it was really nice to have this collected together and be able to read it in that manner. Also, I listened to this as an audiobook, and Neil narrated it, and he's a pretty nifty narrator.<br/><br/>All in all, glad I read it. ;)"
Amanda Ebbutt