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GhoulishDelight |
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Hey guys, just finished Neil Gaimans "The Graveyard Book", I'm wondering if anyone has any idea what the illustration on page 212/213 is supposed
to represent? I know its three of the Jacks but where in the story is this image supposed to be taking place???
Each night Father fills me with dread
as he sits on the foot of my bed; I'd not mind that he speaks, in gibbers and squeaks, but for seventeen years hes been dead |
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DanW |
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I heard about this book on the radio! i heard it was really good too, and was like the jugle book. Sadly, i have not read it. But wish to read it one day.
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GhoulishDelight |
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Yes Gaiman was inspired to write it while watching his son ride a tricycle through a cemetery. He thought about Kiplings "The Jungle Book" where a
boy was raised by the creatures of the jungle, and wondered what it would be like if a child were raised by the inhabitants of a graveyard. Despite some
confounding physical practicalities of child rearing, I really enjoyed the book. I don't want to get into any plot spoilers, but if someone had an inkling
as to the goings on in the illustration, my curiosity would be most grateful.
Each night Father fills me with dread
as he sits on the foot of my bed; I'd not mind that he speaks, in gibbers and squeaks, but for seventeen years hes been dead |
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Capt Quirk |
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Might help if we could see the picture. I tried the psychic bit, but it doesn't seem to work.
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Miss Connie |
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I thought the illustration was supposed to be about the line on 211, "Mr. and Mrs. Owens were sitting in Josiah Washington's tomb talking to Josiah
Washington." Yes, no, maybe?
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GhoulishDelight |
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Hmm Miss Connie? I dunno that's a good possibility??? That hadn't occurred to me but now it seems kind of obvious with it being right within that text.
They're not anything like I imagined they would look like, very corporeal and solid, and seemingly relatively modern clothing. Mrs Owens is now suddenly
extremeley homely and mannish... I would have never pegged that middle figure for a woman. I think you're right though, thanks! Conversely I found the
illustration of the ghouls being so wispy (pg 63/64) to be the opposite of how I imagined them as well.
Each night Father fills me with dread
as he sits on the foot of my bed; I'd not mind that he speaks, in gibbers and squeaks, but for seventeen years hes been dead |
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gothikrose01 |
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I have not read this book, matter of fact, I cannot say that I recognize the title right off. So thank you for posting about it, for it sounds to be a very
interesting tale. One day, when I can pull myself away from the computer and gasp oh my the wonderful t.v. screen, I might actually read it.
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GhoulishDelight |
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I dunno if I need to mention, for the sake of style reference and reader interest, he is the author that penned the book "Coraline"
There are stories on the internet that a movie is already in the works, with Gaiman producing and writing the screenplay. He has chosen to go live action this round, which seems a little sad to me considering how beautiful Coraline was, but then again, stop motion movies take several years to produce, as opposed to live action which can be done within a year or two. I just looked up Highgate Cemetery West images, where he found his inspiration and OMG it looks like the coolest graveyard in the world...I would love to visit
Each night Father fills me with dread
as he sits on the foot of my bed; I'd not mind that he speaks, in gibbers and squeaks, but for seventeen years hes been dead |
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gothikrose01 |
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Very interesting post GD,
I like to visit cemeteries too, so I will have to take a look at that one, even if it just on line for now. I like your signature too, creepy fun. |
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GhoulishDelight |
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Thanks, its been complimented before, somethings got screwy (like the disappearance of my avatar) when we switched to Yuku, and I needed to add a proper credit
to that signature. Its from one of my favorite illustrator/authors Edward Gorey. I highly recommend him to fans of all things darkly humorous and quirky. His
work is like "Charles Addams meets Dr Seuss with a touch of Poe"
I'm afraid my visit to Highgate will have to be restricted to online since I dont imagine myself flying across the Atlantic Ocean to get to see it in person
Each night Father fills me with dread
as he sits on the foot of my bed; I'd not mind that he speaks, in gibbers and squeaks, but for seventeen years hes been dead - Edward Gorey, Amphigorey (The Listing Attic) |
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actualsize |
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I highly recommend the audiobook version - Gaiman reads it himself and is terribly talented at it!
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gothikrose01 |
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I love Edward Gorey's work! I can always spot his artwork, for it is most definitely one of a kind. I would have loved to have met him. But alas, he went
and died on me, before having the opportunity. Maybe his ghostie will be so kind as to visit me?
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rabbi |
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If you guys and ghouls are interested, I do a video review series where I look at some of my favorite books, and The Graveyard Book was episode 1. If you were
to watch what I have so far and tell me what you think (in my topic thread here or comment on the videos themselves), I'd be terribly grateful. Click
here for my show page. Thanks in advance!
P.S. The other three episodes cover World War Z, The Princess Bride, and How to Survive a Horror Movie. |
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