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The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction

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Eclectic insights from Neil Gaiman's nonfiction trove.

Diving into "The View from the Cheap Seats" feels like wandering through a labyrinth of Neil Gaiman's thoughts. Imagine a casual yet profound conversation with the author, discussing everything from the nuances of storytelling to personal anecdotes and cultural critiques. It's a book for those who appreciate the art of essay, written with the wit and charm that Gaiman fans adore. It offers a rare, informal glimpse into the writer's mind, a treat for the intellectually curious and admirers of his fiction.

  • Hugo Award Nominee for Best Related Work (2017)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2016)
  • Prémio Adamastor de Literatura Fantástica Estrangeira (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction

Regular price ₱589.05
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per
ISBN: 9780062459626
Authors: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: William Morrow
Date of Publication: 2016-05-31
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 16168 readers)

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An enthralling collection of nonfiction essays on a myriad of topics—from art and artists to dreams, myths, and memories—observed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman’s probing, amusing, and distinctive style. An inquisitive observer, thoughtful commentator, and assiduous craftsman, Neil Gaiman has long been celebrated for the sharp intellect and startling imagination that informs his bestselling fiction. Now, The View from the Cheap Seats brings together for the first time ever more than sixty pieces of his outstanding nonfiction. Analytical yet playful, erudite yet accessible, this cornucopia explores a broad range of interests and topics, including authors past and present, music, storytelling, comics, bookshops, travel, fairy tales, America, inspiration, libraries, ghosts, and the title piece, at turns touching and self-deprecating, which recounts the author’s experiences at the 2010 Academy Awards in Hollywood. Insightful, incisive, witty, and wise, The View from the Cheap Seats explores the issues and subjects that matter most to Neil Gaiman—offering a glimpse into the head and heart of one of the most acclaimed, beloved, and influential artists of our time.
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Eclectic insights from Neil Gaiman's nonfiction trove.

Diving into "The View from the Cheap Seats" feels like wandering through a labyrinth of Neil Gaiman's thoughts. Imagine a casual yet profound conversation with the author, discussing everything from the nuances of storytelling to personal anecdotes and cultural critiques. It's a book for those who appreciate the art of essay, written with the wit and charm that Gaiman fans adore. It offers a rare, informal glimpse into the writer's mind, a treat for the intellectually curious and admirers of his fiction.

  • Hugo Award Nominee for Best Related Work (2017)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2016)
  • Prémio Adamastor de Literatura Fantástica Estrangeira (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.