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A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers Neil Gaiman.The distinctive genius of Neil Gaiman has been championed by writers as diverse as Norman Mailer and Stephen King. With THE SANDMAN Neil Gaiman created one of the most sophisticated, intelligent and influential graphic novel series of our time. Now Gaiman has produced FRAGILE THINGS, his second collection of short fiction. These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. This extraordinary book reveals one of the world's most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers.

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A stunning book of short stories by the acclaimed fantasy writer, Neil Gaiman. These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul.

Author Biography

Neil Gaiman has spent his adult life making things up and writing them down. He lives more in America than he does anywhere else. He has written books and films and children's books and television. He has a blog over at He's won more than his fair share of literary awards, was voted twenty-first equal on a recent poll of Great British Authors, and has no idea where he put his keys.

Review

Predominantly dark, the stories are occasionally whimsical and satirical, and at times humorous, but the book's underlying theme is fragility and how people, dreams and hearts are so easily broken - Sun HeraldThe collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills. - Kirkus ReviewsGaiman has a deft touch for suprise and inventiveness, and there are inspired moments - Publishers WeeklyImmensely entertaining ... Combines the anarchy of Douglas Adams with a Wodehousian generosity of spirit - Susanna ClarkePredominantly dark, the stories are occasionally whimsical and satirical, and at times humorous, but the book's underlying theme is fragility and how people, dreams and hearts are so easily broken - Sun HeraldThe collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills. - Kirkus ReviewsGaiman has a deft touch for suprise and inventiveness, and there are inspired moments - Publishers WeeklyImmensely entertaining ... Combines the anarchy of Douglas Adams with a Wodehousian generosity of spirit - Susanna Clarke

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A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers

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A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers Neil Gaiman.The distinctive genius of Neil Gaiman has been championed by writers as diverse as Norman Mailer and Stephen King. With THE SANDMAN Neil Gaiman created one of the most sophisticated, intelligent and influential graphic novel series of our time. Now Gaiman has produced FRAGILE THINGS, his second collection of short fiction. These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. This extraordinary book reveals one of the world's most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers.

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'The collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills.'

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A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers

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Neil Gaiman's books have been translated into over 28 languages

Details ISBN0755334140 Author Neil Gaiman Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2007 ISBN-10 0755334140 ISBN-13 9780755334148 Format Paperback Publication Date 2007-04-05 Imprint Headline Review Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Media Book Language English Short Title Fragile Things Subtitle Short Fictions and Wonders UK Release Date 2007-04-05 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-06-06 NZ Release Date 2007-06-06 Pages 400 We've got this

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