| Mirrormask (Children's Edition) Contributor(s): Gaiman, Neil (Author), McKean, Dave (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060821094 ISBN-13: 9780060821098 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $14.44 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2005 Annotation: This full-color graphic novella features art from the movie "MirrorMask," interspersed with all-new illustrations. It is the tale of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Media Tie-in |
| Dewey: 741.5 |
| LCCN: 2005015573 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.44" W x 7.1" (0.65 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey. Raised in a family of circus performers, she's always dreamed of leading a more ordinary life. But when haunting music draws her into a strange and magical realm, one where anything can happen, her real life is stolen by a runaway from the other side. Helena must rescue the realm from chaos in order to win back her own not-so-ordinary life. MirrorMask is a breathtaking film written by bestselling author Neil Gaiman and brought to life through the vision of acclaimed artist and director Dave McKean. This original novella is Helena's tale in her own voice, written by master storyteller Neil Gaiman and accompanied by original art by Dave McKean and images from the film; it is a stunning and magical journey. |
Contributor Bio(s): McKean, Dave: - Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaiman's picture books The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He is a cult figure in the comic book world, and is also a photographer. Gaiman, Neil: -Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. Originally from England, he now lives in America. |