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Over two decades ago, Neil Gaiman truly revolutionized the comic book industry with his amazing work in the comic book industry. Roughly 8 years ago, Gaiman made the transition into novel writing and his work has been nothing short of spectacular. This is evidenced in the release of his novel, The Graveyard Book.
On the surface, this book appears to be a horror novel but upon reading the first few chapters, it becomes obvious this is more than a run of the mill horror yarn. This is an incredibly multifaceted work that is truly one of the more unique and interesting works of dark (and, for that matter upbeat) fantasy on bookstore shelves.
The plot of this work is one of the more original narratives to come down the proverbial pike in many years. The novel is the tale of Nobody Owens. When Nobody was born, his family was murdered by an assassin. Nobody, however, was spared in a very unique way: he found himself in a cemetery where he immediately fell under the protection of the ghosts that inhabited the cemetery. These ghosts not only protect Nobody. They raise him from a newborn through his adolescence. Of course, this makes for quite the unique upbringing since the dynamic between ghosts and humans is quite different.
Therein exists much of the allegorical components to the tale. The differences between ghosts and humans are a microcosm of the differences between people in general. The irony of the relationship between Nobody and the ghosts centers on the fact that humans share many of the same differences. From this, we can watch the interaction between the characters from a different perspective that allows us to examine human relationships within a framework that includes spiritual, astral beings. Yes, Gaiman is a creative author and that is what makes his work so engaging.
Of course, the ending of the novel yields a confrontation between Nobody and the assassin that murdered his family. While the confrontation does follow some of the conventions of a traditional revenge tale, there are enough “spins” present that the confrontation never becomes predictable or derivative. No, Gaiman is a far more talented author than one that would deliver little more than “the same old, same old”.
What makes this an engaging work is that it harkens back to the days of gothic, grim children’s literature. In time, children’s literature – which was quite dark in previous centuries – began to soften and lose its bite. While this book is clearly written for and marketed to adults, Gaiman still is successful in bringing back the weird genre conventions of dark children’s fantasy. This is why it stands out as such a unique work which further contributes to its popularity.
Those looking for a thoroughly original and engaging work of dark fiction will certainly enjoy reading The Graveyard Book.
Far too often, fantasy books are cut from the same mold. With Gaiman’s work, this is certainly not the case as his innovative and visionary style is among the most original a reader could discover.
(The Graveyard Book which came out in October 2008 has won the Newbery Award which is one of the most distinguished awards for children’s books. The book has also been nominated for a Hugo Award. First editions of the book should prove to be very collectible. Signed first editions have already appreciated considerably.)
Bob Morse has been collecting books for 11 years. His website http://www.book-collecting-tips.com contains collecting tips and a list of books he has been collecting recently. Also, each month a collectible Book of the Month book is selected for its appreciation potential.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers New Vestroia Episode 2 – Facing Ace Part 3 3/3 HQ
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Theme Song $19.79 … |
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Bakugan Starter Pack (styles and colors vary) $7.00 Bakugan battle brawlers are here! Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy! Magnetic marbles POP open into power Bakugan warrior action figures when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards! Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards as each card affects the battle differently. Master your shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle. Styles are selected at random when shipp… |
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Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid $39.99 Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid… |
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Bakugan Battle Pack (Styles and Colors May Vary) $25.99 The popular and fun anime TV series “Bakugan Battle Brawlers” has spawned this strategic game that pits a variety of “Bakugan warriors” — such as “Juggernoids,” “Fear rippers,” and “Robatallians” — against each other for points. With this Bakugan Battle Pack, kids 4 and above will enjoy the challenge of earning points by rolling their Bakugan (or shooting them from a launcher) onto magnetic card… |
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers $1.96 Battle to save an alternateworldProduct InformationBakugan Battle Brawlers is Bakugan like you’ve never experienced itbefore. A video game of skill strategy and imagination itfeatures a fierce assortment of monsters uncanny powers and amazingenvironments in an alternate world called Vestroia. You andyour unique Bakugan will join forces with Dan and his fellow Brawlersas they battle wit… |
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers $1.89 Based on the wildly popular card game and television show, Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, is a video game experience requiring skill, strategy and imagination. Featuring a fierce assortment monsters, uncanny powers and amazing environments in an alternate dimension called Vestroia, the game lets you and your own unique Bakugan join forces with Dan and his fellow Brawlers as they battle to save V… |
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Bakugan: Battle Trainer $8.90 What happens after the Bakugan Battle Brawls are over? Enter the world of Bakugan, take control of your battle-hardened monsters, nurture them back to full health and improve their battles skills with a complete training regimen! Train your Bakugan to excel at all aspects of fighting with an in-depth training mode along the lines of the very popular Pok?mon Ranger training game and Ubisoft?s P… |
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Bakugan, Vol. 1: Battle Brawlers $2.83 Includes “The Battle Begins,” “The Masquerade Ball,” “A Feud Between Friends,” “Dan and Drago,” and “Runo Rules!” 111 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English…. |
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers, Chapter 2 $5.18 Two-disc set includes “Alice Gets Schooled,” “A Fish Called Tayghen,” “The Race to Vestroia!,” “Next Stop Naga-Ville,” “It’s a Long Shot,” “Ground Control to Major Dan!!,” “The One Hit Wonders,” “Here’s Mud in Your Eye,” “R Is for Revenge,” “Showdown in Wardington,” “The Good, The Bad and the Bakugan!,” “The Final Brawl,” and “Game Over.” 5 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital s… |
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The Battle Brawlers (Bakugan, Book 1) $0.47 Bakugan Battle Brawlers . . . ready to save this world . . . and the next!One day, strange cards began to fall from the sky. All over the world, kids picked them up and created a battle game. The best players were Dan, Marucho, Runo, Shun, Julie and Alice. They called the monsters on the cards “Bakugans” and their team the “Bakugan Battle Brawlers”.But these aren’t just cards. And it’s more than a… |
