National Bestseller Selected as one of NPR’s Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of All Time The #1 New York Times bestselling author’s ultimate edition of his wildly successful first novel featuring his “preferred text”—and including his new Neverwhere tale, “How the Marquis Got His Coat Back.” Richard Mayhew is a young man with a good heart and an ordinary life, which is changed forever when he stops to help a girl he finds bleeding on a London sidewalk. His small act of kindness propels him into a world he never dreamed existed. There are people who fall through the cracks, and Richard has become one of them. And he must learn to survive in this city of shadows and darkness, monsters and saints, murderers and angels, if he is ever to return to the London that he knew. “A fantastic story that is both the stuff of dreams and nightmares” (San Diego Union-Tribune), Neil Gaiman’s first solo novel has become a touchstone of urban fantasy, and a perennial favorite of readers everywhere. “Delightful … inventively horrific.” —USA Today
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a British author known for his works in the fantasy and horror genres. He is best known for his novel "American Gods," which blends mythology and contemporary culture. Gaiman's literary style is characterized by dark and whimsical storytelling, often incorporating elements of folklore and fairy tales.
Some of his other notable works include "Neverwhere," "Coraline," and "The Sandman" comic book series. Gaiman has had a significant impact on the fantasy genre, influencing a new generation of writers with his unique blend of fantasy and reality.
Overall, Neil Gaiman's contributions to literature have earned him numerous awards and accolades, solidifying his place as one of the most influential and imaginative writers of his generation.
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