Lyra's Books:

[Martin]

The numbered edition - the simplicity of the binding with the gold dust scattered across the dark blue leather is really appealing. There are a few short story collections out there - my favorite is the oop, but easy to find 'Angels and Visitations'. 'Smoke and Mirrors' has a lot of overlap with it - but there are some cool little early stories/articles that only appear in 'Angels and Visitations' as far as I know.

That edition looks beautiful. If it was an author or story I had interest in I would try for one. At that price I simply am not able to justify the purchase of an author that is more miss than hit for me.

[JeremyM]

Is there a particular edition you're aiming for?
I also enjoy Gaiman's short stories from what I've read of them. I should probably track down more of them.

The numbered edition - the simplicity of the binding with the gold dust scattered across the dark blue leather is really appealing. There are a few short story collections out there - my favorite is the oop, but easy to find 'Angels and Visitations'. 'Smoke and Mirrors' has a lot of overlap with it - but there are some cool little early stories/articles that only appear in 'Angels and Visitations' as far as I know.

[Martin]

I agree with this. AMERICAN GODS and SANDMAN are top-shelf Gaiman. I think I like him when he goes darker and both of those go pretty dark. Other books I've read by him are good as he's a talented writer, but don't quite hit the mark for me personally.

I will probably give Sandman a go on Audible.

[Sock Monkey]

Looking forward to this. Stardust isn't my favorite Gaiman work - but there are some lovely bits in it. Hoping the illustration that Vess did of the tree that is supposed to be Tori Amos is present in this version. My favorite Gaiman works though (aside from Sandman) are probably some of his short stories - 'We Can Get Them For You Wholesale' and 'Snow, Glass, Apples' are really good. Recall seeing him do a midnight reading at comic-con back in the mid-90's - benefit for Comic Book Legal Defense Fund - was a really great event. Neverwhere is best consumed as the original BBC series. The production values aren't great, but some really entertaining performances.

Is there a particular edition you're aiming for?
I also enjoy Gaiman's short stories from what I've read of them. I should probably track down more of them.

[Sock Monkey]

Have you guys who are lukewarm on Gaiman read AMERICAN GODS? That's the one. You like it- you're a life-long fan, you don't- you're not. I wouldn't gauge him (too much) by STARDUST or NEVERWHERE (although, I do like those books). It's AG, and SANDMAN, as well. Those are masterpieces that will stand the test of time.

I agree with this. AMERICAN GODS and SANDMAN are top-shelf Gaiman. I think I like him when he goes darker and both of those go pretty dark. Other books I've read by him are good as he's a talented writer, but don't quite hit the mark for me personally.

[JeremyM]

Looking forward to this. Stardust isn't my favorite Gaiman work - but there are some lovely bits in it. Hoping the illustration that Vess did of the tree that is supposed to be Tori Amos is present in this version. My favorite Gaiman works though (aside from Sandman) are probably some of his short stories - 'We Can Get Them For You Wholesale' and 'Snow, Glass, Apples' are really good. Recall seeing him do a midnight reading at comic-con back in the mid-90's - benefit for Comic Book Legal Defense Fund - was a really great event. Neverwhere is best consumed as the original BBC series. The production values aren't great, but some really entertaining performances.

[Martin]

I liked American Gods, really like Sandman. But loved the Ocean at the End of the Lane. That's the one that will make me buy more of his books. I'd love to buy this book even without having read it. But that is not the smartest move with so much uncertainty with Covid.

Oceans at the End of the Lane was middling for me. At least it was short because I would have really struggled with it if it was longer. Sandman has just been released on Audible and I am considering giving it a shot.

[khaos]

I liked American Gods, really like Sandman. But loved the Ocean at the End of the Lane. That's the one that will make me buy more of his books. I'd love to buy this book even without having read it. But that is not the smartest move with so much uncertainty with Covid.

[Martin]

Have you guys who are lukewarm on Gaiman read AMERICAN GODS? That's the one. You like it- you're a life-long fan, you don't- you're not. I wouldn't gauge him (too much) by STARDUST or NEVERWHERE (although, I do like those books). It's AG, and SANDMAN, as well. Those are masterpieces that will stand the test of time.

American Gods intrigues me but I have never tried it. I may someday give it a read.

[swintek]

Have you guys who are lukewarm on Gaiman read AMERICAN GODS? That's the one. You like it- you're a life-long fan, you don't- you're not. I wouldn't gauge him (too much) by STARDUST or NEVERWHERE (although, I do like those books). It's AG, and SANDMAN, as well. Those are masterpieces that will stand the test of time.

[Ben Staad]

Never cared for Gaiman. He just isn't my cup o' noodles.

[jeffingoff]

With all the money I've just spent on Let the Right One In (including the paperweight) and my lukewarm feelings about Gaiman (could not finish Neverwhere) this is an easy pass. These books do look gorgeous and if the name on the spine was Barker or Palahniuk or McCarthy or McCabe I'd be feeling tortured right now. Especially knowing this is a ground floor of an exciting new press. So I'm glad I don't feel the pull.

[Dave1442397]

I read Stardust yesterday, and while I liked it, it's not something I need to have a collector edition of. I'll be passing on this one.

[Sock Monkey]

I like Gaiman but I've never read Stardust. I'll be passing. The books look beautiful, but with so much coming out in such a short period of time, I can only stretch the budget so far.

[Martin]

You're an evil, evil man, Martin.

i have no issue with that assesment.