Stories, pictures, contacts, and friendships

ext_962899 @ 12:20am: Another FGCon?
I don't know if anyone is around Livejournal anymore, but this is how I discovered FGCon back in the day. Neil Gaiman says that he'd do another FGCon if we organize one (https://twitter.com/#!/neilhimself/status/153663567932039168), so I'd like to organize one. Who were the original organizers? What steps do we need to take it get rolling?

mercydelerium @ 8:59pm: the auction is up and running!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230133612433

batwrangler @ 3:21pm: Fiddler's Green Souvenir Books!
People who are waiting for their CBLDF-premium copies of the Fiddler's Green Souvenir Book will probably be pleased to learn, according to the cover letter that arrived with mine yesterday, that Mile High Comics have taken over distribution of CBLDF merchandise (and they are doing a great job of catching up on shipments!).

batwrangler @ 10:46am: Fiddler's Green Souvenir Book!
The Fiddler's Green Souvenir Book is now available from the CBLDF (although their cover scan leaves a lot to be desired).

Here: ( Have a better look at it. )

tomgalloway @ 1:12pm: Michelle's a mommy
Per their request, I'm pleased to announce the birth of Allistair to Michelle and Kurt. It happened at 3:18 a.m. on May 31st, with the boy weighing 7 lb. 3 oz. and being 20.5 inches tall.

drjon @ 9:14pm: Amos Leads Neil Gaiman Tribute Album

An album inspired by the work of prolific author Neil Gaiman will be released this summer by Philadelphia-based independent label Dancing Ferret Discs. The project, tentatively titled "Where's Neil When You Need Him?," is expected to arrive July 18...

(xposted)

igrrrl @ 11:21pm: HAH!
We've been reading Alice in Wonderland aloud for long car rides, have just got past the Mad Tea Party, and suddenly I know the answer to the Mad Hatter's riddle.

C'mon. You're steeped in Sandman. Think for one minute and tell me you don't know why a raven is like a writing desk.

I wonder if Mr. Gaiman had any idea.

igrrrl @ 11:11pm: Best four-sentence Mirrormask review
This review from Erin Lindsey, who does the webcomic Venus Envy, captures my impressions from the FG presentation of Mirromask fragments:

Go see MirrorMask. Go see it right now. It's like Neil Gaiman ate 'Labyrinthe' after covering it with too much taco sauce, went to bed with an upset stomach, and dreamed it even MORE awesome and weird (and without David Bowie, to boot). Plus it has the world's hardest riddle, which I won't spoil just now.

It was too good not to share.

scarerica @ 7:30pm: Because Fiddler's Green people are damn generous and awesome!
I will apologize at the start for spamming everybody and put everything behind a cut because I'm a nice little beggar. And I'll post a picture of Neil at the bottom so the post is vaguely relevant. ;)

( Read more if you want to help me collect toys for kids overseas )

stardustgirl @ 10:02pm: This would've made a heck of a display at FG last year
My friend Travis (link possibly not worksafe) is an artist of many, many talents. He carved this as their pumpkin this year, and it's gorgeous! Behold: the lovely Death Pumpkin .

I think of a Despair pumpkin as one that wound up getting smashed onto the pavement by pranksters. ;-)

monkeygod @ 1:31am: Sunbird
for those of you who don't pay attention to such stuff - or just lost track - the anthology containing the 'Sunbird' story that Neil read at FG was recently released. The collection is obviously aimed at younger readers (booklist claims Gr. 4-7), but is sufficiently full of charm for the young of heart among us ;)

the title is (deep breath) :

Noisy Outlaws, Unfriendly Blobs, and Some Other Things That Aren't as Scary, Maybe, Depending on How You Feel About Lost Lands, Stray Cellphones, Creatures from the Sky, Parents Who Disappear in Peru, a Man Named Lars Farf, and One Other Story We Couldn't Quite Finish, So Maybe You Could Help Us Out.

or

NO,UB&SOTTaS,M,DoHYFALL,SC,CftS,PWDiP,aMNLF,&OOSWCQF,SFMYCHUO

... for short.

Amazon link here - for info only ! Support your local bookstore !

The stories all have minor illustrations (apart from the James Kolchaka one, which *is* an illustrated story), and the jacket cover contains an incomplete story by Lemony Snicket (hence the 'help us out' bit of the title). And there are prizes for finishing off the story and mailing it in (personally, i'm aiming for the sack of dirt from Winnipeg).

monkeygod @ 4:54pm: Mirrormask is sooo creepy pretty
blew off afternoon class to catch the first showing of MM in cambridge - just to reassure everyone, its well worth seeing. I confess I don't think it will be a classic - I have a few issues with the narrative flow and some of the 'real-human' moments but it's overall good :) more discussion once people have actually seen it :p


( quick very minor spoilerish question )

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mistressmousey @ 11:43am: Auction for Katrina Relief featuring nifty Neil things
Apologies for anyone seeing this message 2 or 3 times... I wanted to make sure everyone sees it!

The wonderful Thingie boi, Ivory, is currently eBaying several very cool Neil things in an effort to raise money for author and fellow Thingie, Poppy Z. Brite (docbrite), who was recently displaced from her home in New Orleans.

Please check out the auctions and pass the word along!

chenanceou @ 9:12pm: New York Meet Up
What do you think of a meet up for the signing (announced on the >journal< as Tuesday Sept. 20: NYC, B & N Union Square) and/or Mirrormask opening on the 30th (we have to wait to find out what theatre)?

Either or both could be cool - we could make a thing out of it. FG, NYC Chapter.

danguyf @ 12:47pm: SDCC
Is anyone going to San Diego ComicCon? After getting an email last night about the MirrorMask screening my wife declared that I should go. I'm sorely tempted; on the fence a bit, if you will.

danguyf @ 3:46am: D.C. signings
Is anyone planning to attend the National Book Fair and Neil's Borders signing the weekend of September 24-25?

A group of us are planning to meet up for lunch or dinner one or both days.

sahroe @ 9:15am: Countdown to September...
So, Mirrormask comes to the US in about 3 months. If it's released to the Twin Cities, does anyone want to go for a group viewing? :D

Man, between Anansi Boys and this flick, September is going to be a squee-worthy month.

chenanceou @ 8:52pm: Sandman Deluxe
Quick since I'm tired - the cover for the new Deluxe Sandman Edition in Brazil that Mr. Gaiman mentioned on his blog. The colours are gorgeous.
>Here

sahroe @ 1:16pm: Just for anyone who missed it...
HarperCollins informs me...

Your selected author, Neil Gaiman, has the following new book(s) on sale today!

MirrorMask: The Illustrated Film Script of the Motion Picture from The Jim Henson Company (Hardcover). For more information about this book go to:
http://www.harpercollins.com/rd_at/authortracker/book/0060798750


The AuthorTracker feature is awesome. :D

Also, here's a little Nel Gurgle icon that I created for free use. It comes from a thread on officialgaiman, found here. Beware, it contains a naughty word. If anyone finds it tasteless, you've been warned. =)

sahroe @ 3:25pm: Death Bust
Alright, who's excited about the new Death bust?

Totally strange that Neil mentioned Sweeney Todd today too. My university is performing it and I was at the opening last night. I had never heard of it until earlier this month. Such a coincidence that I felt the need to mention it.

chenanceou @ 1:58pm: Flourless

igrrrl @ 11:37am: somebody had to say it
As an NPR junkie, I have few pre-packaged visuals for my news intake. With all the talk of the nominee for US ambassador to the UN, it's been peculiar.

I mean, what do you see when you hear the name John Bolton?

monkeygod @ 11:28am: pretty pretties
hey all,

this was posted in the pantsketch community, and the artist said it was cool if i hawked it over here ;)

http://www.livejournal.com/community/pantsketch/69173.html

oh, and quirkybird is the artist. check out her website here

mercydelerium @ 9:54am: miss you guys
just wanted to say that.
and to ask if anyone is going to be in chicago friday?????

danguyf @ 12:23am: artifacts of Neil
One day archeologists may dig this stuff up and wonder, "Who is this Nell Guimb... and why did he sign coffee mugs and tea pots?"

The Holy Christmas Miracle Weeping Tea Pot