Gaimanography

Here’s a little something for you fantasy fans. As you might have heard, because I can’t stop talking about it, I’m a fan of fantasy writer Neil Gaiman, author of books (such as Coraline or The Graveyard Book) that enchant children and give nightmares to adults–often from the same story.

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Overheard on Twitter:

@FakeAPStylebook If I write “generally referred to under the rubric of” instead of “named”, will it impress girls?

@masto It depends. Are you Neil Gaiman?

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One of these days I’ll get around to writing some literary appreciation. For now, let’s have a little “Stuff and Nonsense” style fun. See, the thing is this. I can’t look at a picture of him without thinking that he reminds me of somebody….

Neil Gaiman Totally Looks Like Bob Dylan

Carrie has another interpretation, though. She thinks he looks more like….

Neil Gaiman Totally Looks Like Severus Snape

 You saw it here first!

…But what do you think?

Here’s just a sample of why I love this guy: very good advice on how to live your life, if you happen to find yourself in a fairy tale. Who knows; maybe you already are!

Neil Gaiman Reading “Instructions”

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