The one who wrote Coraline, and co-wrote the book of Good Omens and made the TV show, also the Sandman comics writer and co-creator who made the Sandman TV show. Quite nice really.
October Book Photo Challenge Day 15: gave me chills
I’m glad.
If you’ve been putting off reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane, October in the run up to Hallowe'en is a VERY good time to pick up a copy, or read the one you already own…
To commemorate All Hallows’ Read 2013, Black Phoenix Trading Post has conspired with Neil Gaiman and Neverwear to create this ghastly bottle stand. Featuring the graves of three of horror’s greatest and equipped to house three BPAL bottles, this is a must for every literature-lover’s macabre mantelpiece!
The idea of it is incredibly simple this Halloween give somebody a scary book, to read. That’s the idea.
We’re not saying don’t give candy, candy is important, fake blood is important, Zombie teeth are incredibly important… Err do they have Zombie teeth? If they have Zombie Teeth they would be incredibly important.
The point is, give somebody a scary book. Give kids scary books that kids would like. Give adults scary books that adults would like. If you have friends give them scary book that friends would like.
Buy scary books for them, borrow scary books for them. Get them second hand. Check them out of the library…
Spread the joy… and the terror.
-Neil Gaiman
Proceeds from sales of the All Hallows’ Read Bottle Graveyard and the All Hallows’ Apple scent benefit the CBLDF.
Graveyard Bottle Stand created by Michael Locascio at Dellamorte & Co.
I set up the table already cause I am that excited. I did the outside yesterday and a neighborhood kid rode up on his bike and asked if I was doing books again this year. When I replied that I am, he goes, “Yessssss” and pedaled away with the “s”es still hissing behind him.
Did you like the All Hallow’s Read Bookmark I made for Neil Gaiman’s Neverwear? So did everyone. Demand was so great that we were forced to make this gorgeous print for you, the people.
The print features all of your favorite characters from the beloved children’s book…mark: lil’ Neil Gaiman & Generic Ghost Boy. As well as 2 new characters, lil’ Amanda Palmer & Kid Chthulu.
The print also features a few words from Neil explaining the meaning of All Hallow’s Read. By the time you’ve finished reading this print you will be an expert.
The print is available for pre-order now for only $18.95 until the 26th after which it’s going up to $29.95. (18.95 + a $10 procrastination fine. ) It’s a limited run of 500. The print will also come with complimentary special edition All Hallows’ Read Bookmark.
So be sure pick one up and if you can help spread the word!
(Special thanks to Neil, and the wonderful Cat Mihos of Neverwear for letting me be a part of this. I had so much fun working on this, and I’m delighted it being shared with the entire Earth! )
