the mapmaker, by Neil Gaiman

Beautiful short story by one of the greatest living writers. All copyrights belong to there owners.

[@nikmona1288]

Neil Gaiman is the reason I never skip book introductions.

[@lim7lim]

love this little tale :)

[@BenNCM]

surely this story is inspired by jean baudrillard and the prologue from simulacra and simulation

[@ikerbravo9972]

Or in the short story by Borges that Baudrillard uses to explain himself

[@jaimiesanders6912]

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[@josephpetrocelli3930]

I once heard someone say, "Look at this shit, 13 pages of intro." I couldn't agree more with the comment below. I learn something new from every introduction, especially Neil's. I have also recently been introduced to the stories of Tad Williams, his Intros are also excellent. While absorbed in an interesting intro, I have had story ideas pop into my head which have nothing to do with the author's intro pages. So, I look at these pages as a lesson and inspiration. The author took the time to write it. I paid for the book and I want my full money's worth. I'm done now, honest.