Neil Gaiman in the 21st Century

<p> Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. To borrow a phrase from his viral 2012 University of the Arts commencement speech Gaiman makes good art from his graphic novels to his social media collaborations award-winning fantasy fiction and beloved children's books.</p><p> This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman's prolific output with readings of the novels <I>American Gods Anansi Boys The Graveyard Book</I> and <I>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</I>. Children's books <I>The Wolves in the Walls</I> and <I>Blueberry Girl</I> and the online short story collection <I>A Calendar of Tales</I> are discussed. Gaiman's return to the serial comic book form with <I>Sandman: Overture</I> is covered and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on <I>Overture</I>. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman's work.</p>