tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239062544101975016.post5074163557309680529..comments2024-03-28T14:05:25.134-07:00Comments on Sacnoth's Scriptorium: In Praise of Neil GaimanJohn D. Rateliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12324926298336489295noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239062544101975016.post-20019786980367583482007-09-17T06:36:00.000-07:002007-09-17T06:36:00.000-07:00Hi John. Just curious--which edition of STARDUST d...Hi John. <BR/><BR/>Just curious--which edition of STARDUST did you read? I tried to read the prose novel version but gave up, having far fonder memories of the original graphic novel with Charles Vess' marvelous illustrations gracing every page-spread. It was actually written to be an illustrated novel rather than just a novel, so it works better that way. At least, that's my opinion.<BR/><BR/>I do have a copy of the NESFA AitDT book, but I've yet to read much of it as I've still not yet gotten to AMERICAN GODS. Sigh. <BR/><BR/>If you're looking for another fantasist who works equally well in short and novel form, have you tried Charles de Lint? Sarah and I both love his writing unequivocally. If you're looking for good examples of the sorts of stuff he does, try out DREAMS UNDERFOOT as a short story collection and either TRADER or FORESTS OF THE HEART as one of his novels. He's been writing his Newford (think fantasy-laden Ottawa) stories for more than 20 years. His website's http://www.sfsite.com/charlesdelint/<BR/><BR/>and luckily for you, he's going to be a guest of honor at Foolscap in Bellevue this coming weekend (along with Charles Vess, if I'm remembering correctly). I think it'd be worth the trip and cost of admission, certainly. <BR/><BR/>Well, hopefully I'll see you soon (assuming nothing keeps me from joining you in Milwaukee). Take care, man. <BR/><BR/>StevenSESchendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600071050161834613noreply@blogger.com