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Vertigo (2007), Edition: 0, Paperback, 224 pages
Description
Richard Mayhew is a young man with a good heart and an ordinary life, which is changed forever when he stops to help a girl he finds bleeding on a London sidewalk. His small act of kindness propels him into a world he never dreamed existed. There are people who fall through the cracks, and Richard has become one of them. And he must learn to survive in this city of shadows and darkness, monsters and saints, murderers and angels, if he is ever to return to the London that he knew.
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LibraryThing member raschneid
Gooh art, good story. Generally a fun read.
It was difficult to say how good of an adaptation of the Neverwhere novel this was, since it's been years since I read it. So, unfairly, I kept comparing it to the miniseries, which was to some extent disappointing, because I love the miniseries actors so
Near the end, though, there were a few themes/concepts that I don't remember from the novel, and which were quite clever, so that was cool.
As far as the art went, generally I really liked it, but did they really have to give Door comic book babe proportions and absurdly skimpy clothing? Otherwise she was very true to the original, but her look just did not seem to fit her character.
Now there's renewed talk of a Neverwhere film, which will bring the number of Neverwhere versions up to four.... I'm excited, but can anyone replace the BBC Marquis de Carabas? Unlikely....
It was difficult to say how good of an adaptation of the Neverwhere novel this was, since it's been years since I read it. So, unfairly, I kept comparing it to the miniseries, which was to some extent disappointing, because I love the miniseries actors so
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much. However, the charms of the comic rendition grew as I read on. Still, I don't know how much it ultimately added to the world of Neverwhere. There were definitely things it did much better than the miniseries, like the Beast of London, but to some extent I'd just as soon reread the book and use my imagination.Near the end, though, there were a few themes/concepts that I don't remember from the novel, and which were quite clever, so that was cool.
As far as the art went, generally I really liked it, but did they really have to give Door comic book babe proportions and absurdly skimpy clothing? Otherwise she was very true to the original, but her look just did not seem to fit her character.
Now there's renewed talk of a Neverwhere film, which will bring the number of Neverwhere versions up to four.... I'm excited, but can anyone replace the BBC Marquis de Carabas? Unlikely....
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LibraryThing member pratchettfan
A wonderful adaption of Neil Gaiman's novel, even though I have to admit that the characters look quite different than I had imagined them. The story has been abridged with care to fit the shorter comic format and all crucial parts have been retained and the things that have changed do not hurt the
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flow or principle of the story. A must read for every fan of Neil Gaiman and Neverwhere. Show Less
LibraryThing member SlySionnach
Though I still can't figure out why Door's hair has gone from weirdly auburn to black, I still enjoyed this graphic novel. The few changes that are made don't ruin the same magical, otherwordly (or should I say underwordly) quality that the novel had.
All in all, it's a great addition to the Gaiman
All in all, it's a great addition to the Gaiman
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LibraryThing member JapaG
I was exhilarated when I noticed that there was a graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. Its imaginary surroundings and characters lend themselves so very well for just this medium, even better than to the TV series format.
And Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry did not disappoint me. It came
Once again, a cultural milestone for the Finnish Egmont for publishing one more high-quality graphic novel in Finnish, and in glossy hardcover!
And Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry did not disappoint me. It came
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as no surprise to me that Carey's effort was top of the line, since I have been a fan of Lucifer for a long time now. Fabry was a new encounter for me, and he did well enough. To be honest, he is at his best when portraying surroundings and the beautiful cityscapes in Neverwhere, and the characters seem a tiny bit bland and general. But the narrative more than makes up for it.Once again, a cultural milestone for the Finnish Egmont for publishing one more high-quality graphic novel in Finnish, and in glossy hardcover!
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LibraryThing member Magus_Manders
This was a little surprising. I am a big fan of the novel Neverwhere, and love Carey's and Fabry's work, but from the firsts sneak peak I saw of this adaptation in the back of an issue of Fables I felt that I had to avoid it. The image of the characters were too firmly entrenched in my mind,
In it, he mirrored many of my feelings about the original story, and about Gaiman's writing in general. He spoke about what a good experience adapting the story had been for him as it allowed him to really take apart a book he loves and see how it works. I went on to swallow my snobish pride and cleanly devoured the thing in a sitting. It left me with much the same feeling of wistful joy that the novel does, and painted a different way to look at the story. True, Fabry made some of the characters a little too comic-book sexy and the supporting cast a sort of Transmetropolitan goofy, but his linework speaks with his particular grit, and Carey did some really wonderful things to make the story flow. This is an adaptation that loses nothing in transition from prose to sequential art, becoming something new just as Carey states in his introduction. My biggest complaint is that the imagery makes my imagination look very low budget.
As a side note, I don't think I'm going to sell it tomorrow.
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Fabry's imaginings too far off from what I felt was the truth of the story. When a friend of mine essentially hoisted the book upon me in his attempt to clear out his life, I held it at arms length. Indeed, I almost sold it, but stopped to read Carey's introduction. In it, he mirrored many of my feelings about the original story, and about Gaiman's writing in general. He spoke about what a good experience adapting the story had been for him as it allowed him to really take apart a book he loves and see how it works. I went on to swallow my snobish pride and cleanly devoured the thing in a sitting. It left me with much the same feeling of wistful joy that the novel does, and painted a different way to look at the story. True, Fabry made some of the characters a little too comic-book sexy and the supporting cast a sort of Transmetropolitan goofy, but his linework speaks with his particular grit, and Carey did some really wonderful things to make the story flow. This is an adaptation that loses nothing in transition from prose to sequential art, becoming something new just as Carey states in his introduction. My biggest complaint is that the imagery makes my imagination look very low budget.
As a side note, I don't think I'm going to sell it tomorrow.
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LibraryThing member Krumbs
I liked this story much better as a novel than as an illustrated work. Maybe I just have such firm pictures of the characters in my head and couldn't adapt to this? I don't know. Maybe it doesn't cover the quirks or subtleties I enjoyed the most in the other version.
LibraryThing member walksaloneatnight
While nothing can compare to the Gaiman original, this was a beautifully done portrait of a fantasy novel that I will always consider one of my favorites.
LibraryThing member walksaloneatnight
While nothing can compare to the Gaiman original, this was a beautifully done portrait of a fantasy novel that I will always consider one of my favorites.
LibraryThing member walksaloneatnight
While nothing can compare to the Gaiman original, this was a beautifully done portrait of a fantasy novel that I will always consider one of my favorites.
LibraryThing member Arctic-Stranger
Gaiman does it again. After reading the Sandman series, I felt a pang or regret that there were no more issues to read. I should have had more faith.
This is the story of an alternative universe that exists in, under and around London. Most people cannot see the citizens of Neverwhere, who interact
There is plenty of action in this, a slight love interest, and good plot twists that gave me a smile along the way. The graphics are wonderful. (I confess to being a person who does not like it a lot when the drawings change in a single issue. I know variety is the spice of life, but having to reimagine the characters is jarring for me, so having consistant graphics in this was a plus for me.)
If you like graphic novels, and if the idea of an alternative universe is appealing, then run, don't walk to your nearest purveyor of comics, and get this!
This is the story of an alternative universe that exists in, under and around London. Most people cannot see the citizens of Neverwhere, who interact
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in amazing ways with each other. There is plenty of action in this, a slight love interest, and good plot twists that gave me a smile along the way. The graphics are wonderful. (I confess to being a person who does not like it a lot when the drawings change in a single issue. I know variety is the spice of life, but having to reimagine the characters is jarring for me, so having consistant graphics in this was a plus for me.)
If you like graphic novels, and if the idea of an alternative universe is appealing, then run, don't walk to your nearest purveyor of comics, and get this!
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LibraryThing member clark.hallman
Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere by Mike Carey (writer), Glenn Fabry (artist), et.al. – This 224-page, fabulous graphic novel is based on a TV series that aired about 15 years years ago on BBC. That very popular TV series was written by Neil Gaiman, and Mike Cary did a wonderful job adapting the story
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to a graphic novel. It’s not only a great story, but it is enhanced by exquisite art work. Richard Mayhew, a young Londoner tries to help an injured woman (named Door) lying on a street. He then discovers that none of his friends and associates recognize him and in fact they don’t even see him. He finds himself drawn into the mysterious and extremely violent and lethal environment beneath London. He fights to survive and to save Door. Lots of exotic locations and many intriguing and savage characters and deathly encounters keep the reader on pins and needles. Show Less
LibraryThing member walksaloneatnight
While nothing can compare to the Gaiman original, this was a beautifully done portrait of a fantasy novel that I will always consider one of my favorites.
LibraryThing member BooksOn23rd
Love this book! Great story, great artwork!
LibraryThing member -Eva-
This is a graphic novel version of the TV-series and book by Neil Gaiman. I was wary since I already have pictures of the characters in my head, but it was a very good version, although Croup and Vandemar weren't as hilarious as they "normally" are. This isn't one of my favorite of Gaiman's works,
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but since the original is a TV script, the graphic novel works almost better than the novel. The art is amazing as well - I'm already like Glenn Fabry (who also does Preacher) and he does not disappoint here; it takes a little to change my idea of the characters' looks, but these versions work very well so I'm converted. Highly recommended, especially if you've not read Neverwhere before. Show Less
LibraryThing member questbird
It's a bit strange to find a graphic novel adaptation of a work of fiction by an author famed for writing graphic novels. Stranger still that it's a pretty good one. Perhaps because Neil Gaiman writes both forms, they translate easily. Anyway, the characters of Neverwhere are well-realised by their
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co-authors and illustrators, and the story rollicks along between various London Below locations such as Earl's Court, Blackfriars and the Angel, Islington -- each of which assumes a literal reality there. It's nicely done, though Richard Mahew's London Above life does seem excessively boring and meaningless. Show Less
LibraryThing member kmajort
A job well done... not the novel, but well, I *knew* that.
LibraryThing member suzecate
I’m reading this in tandem with the prose novel original. Quite significant differences.
LibraryThing member bdgamer
An excellent adaptation of Gaiman's brilliant novel. I felt the novel had more depth in terms of history and characters. The graphic novel, meanwhile, works as a good summary, taking the parts that work and visualizing them with gusto.
Overall, I liked reading it, though I felt it could've used a
Overall, I liked reading it, though I felt it could've used a
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bit more meat. Highly recommended if you've already read the novel; recommended still if you haven't read it. It's a great story is either form. Show Less
LibraryThing member jennybeast
I've read Neverwhere as a book, seen the british tv version and just read it as a graphic novel. I think the book on its own is still my favorite. The graphic novel was well done, but I don't care for the style of the artist (personal thing) so I didn't feel like it added a lot to the story.
LibraryThing member BooksOn23rd
Love this book! Great story, great artwork!
LibraryThing member hoshihitogrrl
This was very interesting. The characters, while not exactly how I had pictured them in my head, are true to the novel. There are slight differences between the adaptation and novel, but the things left out don't detract from the overall story at all. Certainly couldn't be worse than the BBC
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LibraryThing member TobinElliott
Just a completely gorgeous adaptation of the Gaiman novel. I've never read Mike Carey's comic work before, but I'm a massive fan of Fabry's art, so when I saw this, I had to get it.
Carey brought just the right amount of wonder and awe to the dialogue, just as Gaiman does. And Fabry's art is
Overall, just a really good effort from all the players, and a really enjoyable read.
Carey brought just the right amount of wonder and awe to the dialogue, just as Gaiman does. And Fabry's art is
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fantastic enough to bring the wonder, yet realistic and detailed enough to make it feel like it's right beside our world.Overall, just a really good effort from all the players, and a really enjoyable read.
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Physical description
224 p.; 10.14 inches
ISBN
0041
UPC
001401210074