RSS Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Saying you're a Neil Gaiman fan on the Internet is like saying you're a human being or a cat intelligent enough to use a keyboard and mouse; of course you are. Gaiman is not just a beloved author online, he's something of a social quantifier for my generation. Geeks love Gaiman; he's the modern Douglas Adams. But before he made bank with his novels and married the chick from The Dresden Dolls, Neil wrote a TV show for the BBC. To read more, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/neverwhere.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Awesome, Preston. I love this show. It's not much to look at, admittedly, but it's a fun idea with some great characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mockery Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I watched Neverwhere when it was first broadcast. I was 19 at the time and I was completely drawn in. It was my first exposure to Neil Gaiman's work and the one that is still my favourite. I know Gaiman was bitterly disappointed that the show was filmed on video rather than film and it can't be denied that the overall look of the show suffers as a result. It's a shame as the production design and coustumes are really good and it's a pity the the BBC didn't see fit to thorw some more money at it as it could have looked stunning. If you enjoyed the Neverwhere novel I would strongly recommend you seek out Kraken by China Miéville. It is another urban fantasy book that draws inspiration from Neverwhere while adding a modern twist on magic and in Goss and Subby it has two killers-for-hire so chilling they make Croup and Vandamar look like Eagle scouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've really been enjoying Mieville on 'Dial H for Hero' for DC, so I'll likely seek that out. Thanks, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shining knight Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I only know of this from the Mike Carey comic book adaptation. I notice the bbc version is at the library I go to. It might be worth a rent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 It's going to become a radio play starring Benedict Cumberbatch and James McAvoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Also Christopher Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedevil Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I just read the book and loved it. I'm really excited for that audio drama and I need to get that DVD someday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gallagher Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I loved Patterson Joseph in this. When I was a teen there was SO little sci-fi or cult programming in the UK (plenty of US imports) that evens like Neverwhere were small miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Speaking of which, have the first episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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