Audiobooks by Neil Gaiman

Una antología que concentra todo el potencial fantasioso y onírico de Gaiman: historias de terror y de fantasmas, ficción especulativa y cuentos de hadas, fábulas perversas y versos sorprendentes. Con una enorme legión de fieles lectores en todo el mundo, Neil Gaiman está considerado uno de los escritores de imaginación más fértil y perturbadora de la actualidad. Como es característico en él, el mundo sensible no es más que un mero velo o una ilusión tras la cual se despliega un sinfín de realidades paralelas y mundos alternativos, casi siempre amenazantes y ominosos. En la mente creativa de Gaiman, todo es posible: laberintos lunares, amigos imaginarios de carne y hueso, iglús fabricados con libros, piratas muy peculiares, caseras asesinas, objetos hechizados, tarjetas de felicitación que alteran el espacio-tiempo... Un muestrario de circunstancias singulares que confieren a los protagonistas un abanico de experiencias capaces de revelarles conocimiento de sí mismos y emociones que ni siquiera sospechaban poseer. Así pues, al lector le aguarda un viaje literario en el que frotarse los ojos y padecer escalofríos, maravillarse y quedar noqueado por el genio de un escritor sofisticado que nos embelesa con sus hechizos y nos traslada a lo más profundo de un país inexplorado donde lo fantástico se hace realidad y lo cotidiano es incandescente. Material sensible incluye un relato inédito de American Gods -«Black Dog»-, otro escrito para conmemorar el cincuenta aniversario de Doctor Who -«Las nada en punto»- y una ingeniosísima vuelta de tuerca al universo de Sherlock Holmes, «El caso de la muerte y la miel». La crítica ha dicho... «Material sensible sirve en bandeja a los fans de Gaiman todo aquello que adoran. Por sus páginas discurren todo tipo de brujas, monstruos y criaturas de la noche. Una colección de relatos que satisfará a sus fieles seguidores y que le granjeará nuevos acólitos, si es queda a quien por convencer.» Kirkus Reviews «Material sensible pone de manifiesto la amplitud y profundidaddel talento de Gaiman, así como esa importante calidez que aporta al género fantástico. Jamás decepciona.» Financial Times «Cada uno de los relatos está narrado con la seguridad y la maestría de alguien capazde contentar a quienes echan de menos la posibilidad de hallar un nuevo título de Ray Bradbury en las librerías.» Newsday «Gaiman se confirma como una de las voces más genuinas del universo fantástico actual.» Locus narrativa 6 «Su mente es un océano oscuro e insondable. Cada vez que me sumerjo en él, este mundo desaparecepara ser reemplazado por otro mucho más terrible y bello en el que gustosamente me ahogaría.» New York Times Book Review

Neil Gaiman (Author), Luis David García Márquez, Roger Serradell, Sara Gómez Alonso, ángel Morón (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Humo y espejos

En las manos maestras de Neil Gaiman, la magia es mucho más que un mero juego de engaños... Una recopilación de treinta relatos, poemas narrativos y piezas breves componen esta maravillosa novela de fantasía e ilusiones. La destreza y el poder de invención de este gran fabulador transforman el entorno cotidiano en un mundo hechizado por sucesos sombríos y extraños, en el que una anciana puede comprar el Santo Grial en una tienda de segunda mano, unos asesinos se anuncian en los clasificados de un periódico bajo la rúbrica «CONTROL DE PLAGAS», o un muchacho asustado debe negociar con un trol malcarado y mezquino que vive bajo un puente ferroviario. Esta recopilación de treinta relatos, poemas narrativos y piezas breves e inclasificables ofrece múltiples y variadas posibilidades para que el lector explore una realidad transformada, astutamente velada por el humo y las sombras, a la vez que tangible y afilada. Todo parece posible en el universo de Gaiman, el gran maestro prestidigitador que despierta los sentidos, cautiva los sueños y mantiene en vilo nuestra mente. La crítica ha dicho... «Antiguas leyendas a las que ha dado un vuelco ingenioso se combinan con espeluznantes atisbos de lo imposible, para formar esta impresionante colección de relatos y poemas.» Publisher's Weekly «Gaiman es una mina de historias. Debemos sentirnos afortunados, escriba en el género que escriba.» Stephen King «Soberbio, [...] evocador [...] y a menudo ingenioso y perversamente divertido. En el mundo de Gaiman, nuestros sueños más sencillos son, en realidad, nuestras elucubraciones más complejas.» Richmond Times-Dispatch «Gaiman es capaz de helarnos la sangre o hacer que soltemos una carcajada.» Minneapolis Star Tribune «Neil Gaiman escribe en tantos estilos y combinaciones de estilos que es difícil clasificar su obra con una sola palabra. Unos la consideran 'fantasy', otros 'terror', otros 'ciencia ficción' o 'ficción especulativa'. Gaiman escribe igual de bien en cada uno de estos géneros. [...] Una cosa sí puede afirmarse sin lugar a dudas: en plena forma, Gaiman es magnífico.» Baltimore Sun «Gaiman es un contador de historias visionario [...] en muchos aspectos, un contador de historias de otra época, no sólo esa voz implacable que nos habla con un susurro sobre los horrores que hay más allá del círculo de luz de la hoguera. También es un escritor desesperadamente pasado de moda, capaz de crear narraciones breves trepidantes, cautivadoras, que logran satisfacer al lector, algo cada vez más raro fuera de la narrativa de género.» Toronto Star «Una caja de bombones para los amantes de la fantasía oscura.» Booklist

Neil Gaiman (Author), Luis David García Márquez, Roger Serradell, Sara Gómez Alonso (Narrator)

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Zerbrechliche Dinge - Geschichten und Wunder (Ungekürzt)

Die Magie von Geschichten zieht sich wie ein roter Faden durch Neil Gaimans Werk. So auch durch diese Kollektion von Erzählungen und Gedichten, in der ein mysteriöser Zirkus sein Publikum in Angst und Schrecken versetzt, Sherlock Holmes in einem seltsam verzerrten viktorianischen England einen royalen Mord aufklären muss oder eine Gruppe von Feinschmeckern nach der letzten ungekosteten Gaumenfreude forscht. Neil Gaimans erzählerisches Genie und sein beängstigend unterhaltsamer Sinn für schwarzen Humor machen diese Sammlung zu einer Geschenkbox voller Zauber. Wunderbar gelesen von Christian Baumann, Oliver Rohrbeck, Stefan Kaminski, Sabina Godec und vielen anderen.

Neil Gaiman (Author), Anne Moll, Christian Baumann, Julian Horeyseck, Martin Baltscheit, Matthias Lühn, Nicole Engeln, Oliver Rohrbeck, Robert Frank, Sabina Godec, Sebastian Walch, Thomas Balou Martin (Narrator)

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Two Plays For Voices

'The joy for me is knowing that somebody can have this strange audio experience. They're getting something as good as you get from radio.' - Neil Gaimen Produced by the Sci-Fi Channel and Seeing Ear Theatre - these two plays are adapted for voice by Neil Gaiman from two of his short stories (both stories can be found in Smoke & Mirrors).SNOW GLASS APPLES: Once upon a time there lived a young princess with skin as white as snow, with hair as black as coal, with lips redder than blood. Most people think they know what happens to this young unfortunate girl. Most people are wrong. Tony-award winning actress Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago, Sweet Charity, and TV's Cheers) stars as a wise Queen who wants nothing more than to reign over her kingdom peacefully but is forced to match wits with an inhuman child who has an unnatural taste for blood. Full Cast List: Bebe Neuwirth as the Queen ; Martin Carey as the Huntsman; Mark Evans as the Prince; Merwin Goldsmith as the Lord of the Fair; J.R. Horne as the Archbishop & Friar; Alissa Hunnicutt as the Maidservant; Randy Maggiore as a Soldier; Kate Simses as the Princess; Nick Wyman as the King MURDER MYSTERIES: In this mystery noir set in heaven's City of Angels before the fall, the first crime has been committed. It is an awful one. While the angelic hosts labor to create the world and its workings, one of their number is mysteriously slain by one of their own. Raguel, Angel of Vengeance, is mandated by Lucifer to discover both motive and murderer in this holy dominion that had so recently known no sin. Full Cast List: Brian Dennehy as Raguel ; Anne Bobby as Tink's Friend ; Christopher Burns as Saraquael ; Thom Christopher as Lucifer ; Ed Dennehy as Zephkiel ; Michael Emerson as Narrator ; Traci Godfrey as Tinkerbell Richmond ; Evan Pappas as Phanuel

Neil Gaiman (Author), Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Dennehy (Narrator)

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Twice Cursed: An Anthology

From the fun of the fair to the depths of hell, experience sixteen more curses in this sequel to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology. A blend of traditional and reimagined curses from fairy-tales to Snow White, from some of the best names in fantasy. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR Take a trip to a terrifying carnival and uncover the secrets within, solve a mysterious puzzle box and await your reward, join a travelling circus and witness the strangest ventriloquist act you've ever seen. In this follow-up to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology, you'll unearth curses old and new. From a very different take on Snow White, to a new interpretation of The Red Shoes, the best in fantasy spin straw into gold, and invite you into the labyrinth. Just don't forget to leave your trail of breadcrumbs… Featuring stories from: Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Sarah Pinborough, Angela Slatter, M.R. Carey, Laura Purcell, Helen Grant, Mark Chadbourn, L.L. McKinney, A.K. Benedict, Christina Henry, A.C. Wise, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Joanne Harris and Adam LG Nevill.

Joanne Harris, Joe Hill, Katherine Arden, M.R. Carey, Marie O'regan, Neil Gaiman, Paul Kane (Author), Antonia Beamish, Mark Peachey, Melanie Crawley, TBD (Narrator)

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Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances

Multiple award winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman returns to dazzle, captivate, haunt, and entertain with this third collection of short fiction following Smoke and Mirrors and Fragile Things, which includes a never-before published American Gods story, "Black Dog," written exclusively for this volume. In this new anthology, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, shadowy world that lies beneath. Trigger Warning includes previously published pieces of short fiction, stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series in 2013, as well "Black Dog," a new tale that revisits the world of American Gods, exclusive to this collection. Trigger Warning explores the masks we all wear and the people we are beneath them to reveal our vulnerabilities and our truest selves. Here is a rich cornucopia of horror and ghosts stories, science fiction and fairy tales, fabulism and poetry that explore the realm of experience and emotion. In Adventure Story, a thematic companion to The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Gaiman ponders death and the way people take their stories with them when they die. His social media experience A Calendar of Tales are short takes inspired by replies to fan tweets about the months of the year, stories of pirates and the March winds, an igloo made of books, and a Mother's Day card that portends disturbances in the universe. Gaiman offers his own ingenious spin on Sherlock Holmes in his award-nominated mystery tale The Case of Death and Honey. And Click-Clack the Rattlebag explains the creaks and clatter we hear when we're all alone in the darkness. A sophisticated writer whose creative genius is unparalleled, Gaiman entrances with his literary alchemy, transporting us deep into the realm of imagination, where the fantastical becomes real and the everyday incandescent. Full of wonder and terror, surprises and amusements, Trigger Warning is a treasury of delights that engage the mind, stir the heart, and shake the soul from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day.

Neil Gaiman (Author), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

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The Wolves in the Walls

Neil Gaiman (Author), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

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The View from the Cheap Seats

An enthralling collection of nonfiction pieces on myriad topics-from art and artists to dreams, myths, and memories to comics, films, and literature-observed in award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman's probing, amusing, and distinctive style. As Neil explains, "This book is not 'the complete nonfiction of Neil Gaiman.' It is, instead, a motley bunch of speeches and articles, introductions and essays. Some of them are serious and some of them are frivolous and some of them are earnest and some of them I wrote to try and make people listen." Illuminating and incisive, witty and wise, The View from the Cheap Seats explores some of the issues, subjects, and people that matter most to Neil Gaiman-and offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the most beloved and influential writers of our time.

Neil Gaiman (Author), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

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The Vampire Archives

Preface by Neil Gaiman Edited by Otto Penzler Foreword by Kim Newman The Vampire Archives is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories, as well as the most comprehensive bibliography of vampire fiction ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there's no escape. Vampires! Whether imagined by Bram Stoker or Anne Rice, they are part of the human lexicon and as old as blood itself. They are your neighbors, your friends, and they are always lurking. Now Otto Penzler-editor of the bestselling Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps-has compiled the darkest, the scariest, and by far the most evil collection of vampire stories ever. With over eighty stories, including the works of Stephen King and D. H. Lawrence, alongside Lord Byron and Tanith Lee, not to mention Edgar Allan Poe and Harlan Ellison, The Vampire Archives will drive a stake through the heart of any other collection out there. Other contributors include: Arthur Conan Doyle • Ray Bradbury • Ambrose Bierce • H. P. Lovecraft • Harlan Ellison • Roger Zelazny • Robert Bloch • Clive Barker

Kim Newman, Neil Gaiman, Otto Penzler (Author), Various, Various Readers, Various Readers (Narrator)

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The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains: A Tale of Travel and Darkness with Pictures of All Kinds

You ask me if I can forgive myself? I can forgive myself . . . And so begins The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains, a haunting story of family, the otherworld, and a search for hidden treasure. This gorgeous full-color illustrated book version was born of a unique collaboration between New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and renowned artist Eddie Campbell, who brought to vivid life the characters and landscape of Gaiman's award-winning story. In this volume, the talents and vision of two great creative geniuses come together in a glorious explosion of color and shadow, memory and regret, vengeance and, ultimately, love. . . . for many things. For where I left him. For what I did.

Eddie Campbell, Neil Gaiman (Author), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

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The Sleeper and the Spindle: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

A brand new BBC Radio adaptation of Neil Gaiman's award-winning fairytale, merging Snow White and Sleeping Beauty to enchanting effect In a mountain kingdom far away, a young queen prepares for her wedding, believing her future is sealed. But when three dwarves bring news of a sleeping sickness sweeping across her realm, she knows she cannot stand by and do nothing. As a girl, she survived her own long, magical sleep, so she must try to turn back this new plague and save her people. Abandoning her bridal finery, she dons her armour instead, and rides out to a castle at the very heart of the sleeping lands. There, she finds a beautiful princess, sound asleep, and a very old woman, forever awake. With no handsome prince in sight, the queen wakes the princess in the traditional way - but things are not as they seem, and it will take more than a kiss to ensure everyone lives happily ever after... Penelope Wilton, Gwendoline Christie, Ralph Ineson and Neil Gaiman himself are among the star cast in this captivating fable of love, loss, hope and destiny. This release is an extended cut of the story broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and features an exclusive introduction from Neil Gaiman. Credits Written by Neil Gaiman Adapted by Katie Hims Directed and produced by Allegra McIlroy Recorded remotely by Sharon Hughes and John Benton Sound design by Sharon Hughes A BBC Audio North Production Cast The Narrator/The Old Woman - Dame Penelope Wilton The Queen - Gwendoline Christie The Home Secretary - Neil Gaiman The First Dwarf - Ralph Ineson The Second Dwarf - Stefan Adegbola The Third Dwarf/The Prince/The Tinker/The Woodcutter - Ian Dunnett Jnr The Pot Girl/The Young Girl/The Mother - Cecilia Appiah The Maid/The Other Woman/The Stepmother - Emma Handy The Father/The Inn Keeper/The Bandit - Roger Ringrose The Child - Milton Dighton First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 December 2020

Neil Gaiman (Author), Full Cast, Gwendoline Christie, Neil Gaiman, Penelope Wilton, Ralph Ineson (Narrator)

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The Sleeper and the Spindle

A full cast audio production performed by Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lara Pulver, Niamh Walsh, Adjoa Andoh, Peter Forbes, John Sessions, Michael Maloney, Sean Baker, Jane Collingwood, Clare Corbett, Allan Corduner, Katherine Kingsley, and Daniel Weyman. It was the closest kingdom to the queen's, as the crow flies, but not even the crows flew it. You may think you know this story. There's a young queen about to be married. There are some good, brave, hardy dwarfs; a castle shrouded in thorns; and a princess cursed by a witch, so rumor has it, to sleep forever. But no one is waiting for a noble prince to appear on his trusty steed here. This fairy tale is spun with a thread of dark magic, which twists and turns and glints and shines. A queen might just prove herself a hero if a princess needs rescuing....

Neil Gaiman (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Jane Collingwood, John Sessions, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lara Pulver, Michael Maloney, Niamh Walsh, Peter Forbes, Sean Baker (Narrator)

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