Coraline, Sandman: Books and Imagination-A Conversation with Neil Gaiman

Internationally celebrated author Neil Gaiman has written across a variety of literary fields, including short stories, novels, graphic novels, comics, and films. He is the creator of the enormously popular Sandman series of graphic novels, and Coraline, which was recently adapted to the big screen. Join Gaiman for a discussion of imagination, inspiration, and creativity across a dizzying range of genres with World Voices Festival Director Caro Llewellyn.
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[@loganarowland]

Other than the annoying buzzing noise, this is one of the best interviews with Neil Gaiman I have seen. And I must be honest, I search for Neil Gaiman interviews on a regular basis.

[@PatriciaRossi]

I agree with you, such a great interview!

[@MSYNGWIE12]

I ADORE this man and admit to having purchased my first Neil partly because of the photo!!! Are you a fan of Amanda Palmer too? Namaste,Zoe

[@pfl95]

I'm reading sandman series right now.... oh my god what a masterpiece!!!!! the narration, the writinng, and the visuals... just beautiful!!!

[@kandirussell5024]

This sounds like me! Except I'm usually reading on my phone while walking! 😂💞💗💓 Neil Gaiman!

[@amcieq]

Neil & Amanda complete each other perfectly !!!!!

[@mariamkinen8036]

I was very aware of what I wanted to do from fairly early on. TY

[@12moondoggie12]

It always made me smile seeing Dream wearing jeans and a T shirt , I always pictured Neil when I saw that and now I know why.

[@velocist]

Wooooaaa This is amazing, congratulations you PENamericancenter. Thank you sooo much for this interview., really, I feel gratefull for this.

[@hellodave2006]

Neil is a totally awesome writer.

[@smokyest777]

Neil Gaiman is king.

[@cj-seejay-cj-seejay]

At 3:25 he channels Father Jack. I LOVE MY BRICK

[@una_10bananas]

YES I thought of that episode too!

[@massonman9099]

LOL. Yeah, I spotted that! I was waiting for the Toilet Duck!

[@londonacid1]

Sandman: Greatest comic book of all time.

[@LongJonBronze]

I'd be lying if I said the comparison between comics and heroin isn't just a little bit accurate

[@dajazman2k]

He actually looks like Sandman.

[@brianat4456]

this had to be her first interview...

[@Lazy_Psyduck]

A lot of people make the comparison between Mr. Gaiman and the actor that played Prof. Snape. Some think they look similar. :D

[@Bonitaymorena]

@AnimeAddict258 Umm no you're not I just turned 20 and I first heard about the Sandman series in 2003 when they re-released the books with new covers or something. I loved the series just wish it had been longer and hopefully he can write the endless characters in a novel. That's why I love reading American Gods because some of the characters are in there too.

[@LadyLiveLol]

Neil, why did you kill Dumbledore?

[@snehaaggarwal7256]

LadyLiveLol I beg your pardon?!

[@ConfuseingGameing]

God what I would do to read that article

[@LadyLiveLol]

I belive he have made Dream like himself, if Dream was not a fictional character, he would be mr. Gaiman.

[@joes2250]

@dajazman2k he fashioned sandman after himself

[@eg1290]

I'm confused...

[@knightsintodreams]

HAHAHA i had fantasies like his when i was young. murder always seemed like the cleanest option XD

[@arthurcripslock]

i think dream in terms of physical looks was based on gaiman by the first artist (not sure, i might be remembering wrong)... but personality-wise, i think dream is much more persistently gloomy than any human could ever be!

[@adamwatson7669]

You may be confusing 'pretentiousness' with 'ability to tackle large themes'. It happens.

[@Jodeetaylah]

I wish the interviewer would stop cutting him off and actually listen to the answer of her questions.

[@Asamof]

good interview, but good lord that girl was so awkward

[@onelonelypickle]

Lol. Gaiman.

[@arthurcripslock]

can't believe people wasted their questions on clothes :(

[@arthurcripslock]

fangirls are a plague haha. oh well. at least he has legitimate fans as well.

[@loganarowland]

Other than the annoying buzzing noise, this is one of the best interviews with Neil Gaiman I have seen. And I must be honest, I search for Neil Gaiman interviews on a regular basis.