Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman born Neil Richard Gaiman, 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals...
The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains
The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains
Synopsis
"Beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Eddie Campbell, this is a four-color edition of Neil Gaiman's award-winning novelette "The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains" -- a haunting story of family, the otherworld, and retribution"--
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The NarratorProtagonist
A man who embarks on a journey to find a treasure, driven by a quest for retribution and family secrets.
The gold-skinned manAntagonist
A mysterious and dangerous figure who is the target of the narrator's quest for revenge.
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The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains (Enhanced Multimedia Edition): A Tale of Travel and Darkness with Pictures of All KindsUnknown, Jun
80 pages
William MorrowISBN: 97800623653095 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains connect to Neil Gaiman's other works?
This novelette is a standalone story, but it shares thematic elements and a dark, mythic sensibility with some of Gaiman's other short fiction and graphic novels, exploring folklore and the consequences of past deeds.
What is the art style like in The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains?
Eddie Campbell's illustrations are a significant part of the experience, featuring a distinctive, often stark and atmospheric black-and-white style that complements the story's somber tone and Scottish setting.