I can never get enough of Neil Gaiman. The man is a genre unto himself, and everything that he touches seems to turn to gold.
Even his poorer outings (like American Gods) tend to be pretty good, while his best efforts are remarkable. Few authors manage to deliver such profound work in such an understated fashion. If you don’t believe me then just pick up a copy of The Dreamhunters or Murder Mysteries and decide for yourself.
Smoke and Mirrors - The anthology containing 'Instructions'
One of his more memorable pieces is to be found in his Smoke and Mirrors anthology. Instructions is a poem that acts as a guide on how to survive a fairy tale. Now Gaiman has teamed up with celebrated fantasy artist, Charles Vess, to convert the poem into an illustrated book. Here’s the amazing trailer:
