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Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders - Mass Market Paperback - GOOD
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- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 0060515236
- Book Title
- Fragile Things : Short Fictions and Wonders
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 6.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Mass Market
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Horror, Short Stories (Single Author), Gothic
- Item Weight
- 6.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060515236
ISBN-13
9780060515232
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74246409
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fragile Things : Short Fictions and Wonders
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Horror, Short Stories (Single Author), Gothic
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Fiction
Format
Mass Market
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Item Length
6.8 in
Item Width
4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
[Gaiman] is a one-man story engine. . . . FRAGILE THINGS is a delightful compendium . . . [Gaiman] is indeed a national treasure., A powerful and oddly unified collection, a perfect introduction to Gaiman's work for new readers and a thrilling reminder to his long-time fans . . . [T]he shorter prose form allows Gaiman a greater freedom of whimsy and provocation than even his graphic work, with stunning results., Fiercely playful and very grim, wisps of whimsy and wonder buoyed by the happy heart of a tragic poet., Think of it as a month with Scheharazade . . . No Gaiman fan can be without [Fragile Things] . . . If you've never encountered Gaiman's unique voice before, this volume is an excellent introduction, with easily digestible stories that can be devoured in one sitting. Still, you may find yourself gorging at this narrative feast, not stopping until you've read two or three or even half a dozen at a time., Neil Gaiman at his unique best is terrific . . . compelling and dreamy . . . Readers will be reminded most in these stories of that master craftsman yet to be superseded, Ray Bradbury., A prodigiously imaginative collection . . . The best of these clever fantasy metafictions explore the mysteries of artistic inspiration., Readers will be reminded most in these stories of that master craftsman...Ray Bradbury...Gothic tales of high caliber., A prodigiously imaginative collection...The best of these clever fantasy metafictions explore the mysteries of artistic inspiration., The tales of FRAGILE THINGS are nibbles and bits of Gaiman's immensely satisfying inner landscape. They are fiercely playful and very grim, wisps of whimsy and wonder buoyed by the happy heart of a tragic poet., Charming, at times creepy, and good fun . . . [W]ell-worth adding to any collection; highly recommended., Lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the chills., Strange, or sweet, or eerie, or heartfelt stories . . . wonderfully peculiar . . . Gaiman relishes the sacred act of telling stories.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Synopsis
"A prodigiously imaginative collection." -New York Times Book Review, Editor's Choice "Dazzling tales from a master of the fantastic." -Washington Post Book World Fragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to name just a few), #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline, and the groundbreaking Sandman graphic novel series. A uniquely imaginative creator of wonders whose unique storytelling genius has been acclaimed by a host of literary luminaries from Norman Mailer to Stephen King, Gaiman's astonishing powers are on glorious displays in Fragile Things. Enter and be amazed!, From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, an astonishing collection of short fiction that stretches the boundaries of imagination, probes the depths of human experience, and reveals how the ordinary and the fantastical are intertwined. Fragile Things showcases the distinctive storytelling genius that has made Neil Gaiman one of the most admired literary artists of our time. The thirty-two gems of prose and verse in this astonishing collection stretch the imagination and engage the intellect even as they illuminate the vagaries of human experience. Whether he's conjuring a mysterious traveling circus, exploring the rarefied tastes of an exclusive epicurean club, or visiting a strangely altered Victorian England, Gaiman reveals how the ordinary and the fantastical are transmutable and intertwined. With breathtaking clarity, Fragile Things illumines Gaiman's brilliance as well as his terrifyingly entertaining dark sense of humor. By turns delightful, disturbing, and diverting, this volume is a gift of enchantments that will startle the senses and stir the soul., "A prodigiously imaginative collection." -- New York Times Book Review , Editor's Choice Fragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to name just a few), #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline, and the groundbreaking Sandman graphic novel series. A uniquely imaginative creator of wonders whose unique storytelling genius has been acclaimed by a host of literary luminaries from Norman Mailer to Stephen King, Gaiman's astonishing powers are on glorious displays in Fragile Things. Enter and be amazed "Dazzling tales from a master of the fantastic."-- Washington Post Book World
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