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

by Neil Gaiman, Eddie Campbell Narrated by Neil Gaiman

Overview

The text of The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains was first published in the collection anthology Stories: All New Tales edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio. This gorgeous full-color illustrated book version was born of a unique collaboration between writer Neil Gaiman and artist Eddie Campbell, who brought to vivid life the characters and landscape of Gaiman's story. In August 2010, The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains was performed in the concert hall of the Sydney Opera House to a sold-out crowd-Gaiman read his tale live as Campbell's magnificent artwork was presented, scene-by-scene, on large screens. Narrative and art were accompanied by live music composed and performed especially for the story by the FourPlay String Quartet.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2014 - AudioFile

Neil Gaiman's gift for blending the macabre and the exhilarating is in full force in this intense production, which follows two men through treacherous lands as they seek treasure and vengeance. Gaiman's rumbling baritone captures the menacing hunger and desperation the travelers feel as the mountains close in around them. The precision of his storytelling allows him to deliver the story with clarity and intimacy. The music of FourPlay string orchestra heightens the emotion at key moments and reflects the ominous beauty of the setting. The story’s suspense, along with the heartrending music and Gaiman's masterful delivery, makes this production one of his best works yet. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

JULY 2014 - AudioFile

Neil Gaiman's gift for blending the macabre and the exhilarating is in full force in this intense production, which follows two men through treacherous lands as they seek treasure and vengeance. Gaiman's rumbling baritone captures the menacing hunger and desperation the travelers feel as the mountains close in around them. The precision of his storytelling allows him to deliver the story with clarity and intimacy. The music of FourPlay string orchestra heightens the emotion at key moments and reflects the ominous beauty of the setting. The story’s suspense, along with the heartrending music and Gaiman's masterful delivery, makes this production one of his best works yet. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170269389
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/08/2014
Edition description:	Unabridged

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