Mirrormask is a breathtaking film written by bestselling author neil gaiman and brought to life through the vision of acclaimed artist and director dave mckean. Gaiman and mckeans insightful commentary sheds light on the films journey from concept to screen. Those seeking more cerebral movies will not be displeased. Ive had a number of people ask me what comic books they ought to be reading. Dave mckean is an awardwinning, worldrenowned mixed media artist, illustrator, and director. The illustrated film script neil gaiman, dave mckean on. Mirrormask childrens edition neil gaiman hardcover. Borges invites a comparison between the two stories by giving them a similar point of departure.
The mask and mirror international version, an album by loreena mckennitt on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Includes polished stainless steel or white pro cat eye cage. To use the mirror mask full movie you need to use the instruction or contact the professionals. Hd wallpaper and background photos of mirrormask for fans of mirror mask images. Rand, tribal art dealer i cant think of another book that covers such a wide rang of cultures from around the world from old to new, and from traditional to inspired. Dark horse will be producing a number of mirror mask items. Beginning with a rediscovered poet, lola ridge, who describes a jewish ghetto in 1918, and ending with chitra divakaruni, a young asianamerican poet who writes about bathing her aged mother in 1991, no more masks. One night, helena wishes for a quieter and more stable life, only to. Uniquely similar in form to the bamana ntomo society mask, this mask is embellished with hammered aluminum and used in initiation rites of the young men. But now she is about to embark on a most amazing journey. The instruction is attached to the mask upon receipt. This mainly has to do with the matching of gaimans incredible fantasy to the visual art of mckean. Gaimans story here pairs with artistdirector dave mckean to provide a blend of novella and art, supplemented by images from the film.
Since dave mckeans involved, the artwork is notably weird. I have read all his books, comics and watched everything based on his work. There is so much going on that the viewer cant take in all the imagery, and mckeans devotion to his skewed vision slows the story to a crawl. A young woman showed up one day at one of her restaurants looking for a job. This book contains a stunning collection of collages by dave mckean. Viewers familiar with the stark and macabre artwork of mckean will likely feel as though they are wandering through a computeranimated version of his paintings. They are both legendary successes and have a devoted fan base from comic books the sandman series, for one, novels, short stories, posters, cd art, and much more. A longtime collaborator and friend of neil gaiman, mckean is famous for his distinctive work on the covers for the entire run of gaimans cdvertigo sandman comic book series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was produced by the jim henson company the films story revolves around a young girl named helena campbell, who is sick of her. Idealism in two stories from the book of sand 53 variation of metresbs 54. Loreena mckennitt the mask and mirror releases discogs. Just slip on this cool new no face halloween mirror mask anonymous disguise. Marrakesh night market, loreena mckennitt theyre gathered in circles the lamps light their faces the crescent moon rocks in the sky the poets of drumming keep heartbeats suspended the.
Sep 27, 2005 mirrormask is a breathtaking film written by bestselling author neil gaiman and brought to life through the vision of acclaimed artist and director dave mckean. But there are some that may not be immediately obvious or as easy to find, and its these that id like to. The alchemy of mirrormask by dave mckean goodreads. Those unfamiliar with the firsttime directors visual art might initially be put off. A novelization by steve perry of chuck russels screenplay based on the dark horse comics series. The mirror and the maskon narcissism and psychoanalytic growth. Mirrormask is a 2005 fantasy film designed and directed by dave mckean and written by neil gaiman from a story they developed together, starring stephanie leonidas, jason barry, rob brydon, and gina mckee. Mirrormask the complete history of everything youtube. Mckeans brilliant design work and gaimans delightful characters are evident throughout.
This new piece marks the first produced original gaiman screenplay as well as mckeans debut as a feature director. This hammered and incised aluminum and hand carved wooden mask is from the malinke tribe of mali. See more ideas about mask images, dave mckean and mirror. This film is, by far, my favourite gaiman based work. Mirrormask childrens edition hardcover orca books, inc.
Born during a time where social prejudices were very relevant, she relied on the values instilled her to become an independent college graduate who reached back to lend a helping hand within her community. Gaiman and mckean fans, cinema buffs, and visual art enthusiasts will all delight in the alchemy of mirrormask, a rare, behindthescenes look at the making of an extraordinary film. For his marvellously entertaining first feature as director, acclaimed comicstrip artist dave mckean has cowritten, with frequent collaborator neil gaiman, a. It quickly becomes clear that mirrormask is the creation of talented and imaginative artists completely unfettered by the bounds of traditional filmmaking. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He also illustrated neil gaimans picture books the day i swapped my dad for two goldfish, the wolves in the walls, and crazy hair. Alchemy of mirrormask, the by dave mckean 20051101. Mirror mask because i adore dave mckeans nightmaredreamlike work. The mask and mirror is the fifth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Written by acclaimed authorcomic book guy neil gaiman, and it also shows helena campbell is a teenage girl who wants to leave her home at the circus to go and join real life. He is a cult figure in the comic book world, and is also.
Dave mckean is best known for his work on neil gaimans sandman series of graphic novels and for his cd covers for musicians from tori amos to alice cooper. The mask, a wild ride of action, comedic thrills and inventive special effects, stars jim carrey in living color and ace ventura, pet detective and promises to be one of the big boxoffice hits of late summer. Alchemy of mirrormask, the by dave mckean 20051101 on. The brightest deeds lose their luster if they are not minted in words.
The horns and metal patterns symbolize mores and community values. Pictures from the movie mirrormask sphinx that eats books. Mirrormask is a film scripted by neil gaiman that i have not seen. When the armies clashed at the battle of clontarf, in which the norwegian was brought low, the king spoke to his poet and said. The alchemy of mirrormask dave mckean, neil gaiman on. Mirrormask the complete history of everything clip. Theres an angsty teenage girl who wants freedom from her parents.
A 2005 movie made by the jim henson company, but done with mostly cg effects. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Every piece of collage is showcase of creativity and fantasy. With the mask and mirror i began my journey in galicia, the celtic corner of spain, and i moved on from there as i continued on my own historical and musical pilgrimage. Mirrormask tells the story of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures a dreamworld in which she is about to embark on a most amazing journey. But the combination of this talented womans vocal prowess and songwriting ability makes her all the more similar to her work ethereal and almost unbelievable in its level of quality.
But such is not to be the case, as she finds herself on a strange journey into the dark lands, a fantastic landscape filled with giants, monkeybirds and dangerous sphinxes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The music used in the film was composed by iain ballamy. There are over eighty million copies of her books in print. The full screenplay, plus dialogue and other material cut from the finished film. From the incomparable imagination and lucid visions of sandman creator neil gaiman and acclaimed artist and director dave mckean and the innovative minds at the jim henson company comes mirrormask, a breathtaking journey through a strange and magical lookingglass world where anything can happen. This simple mask hides your face behind a oneway mirrored chrome surface, allowing you to see out, but others only to see their own reflections. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the mask and mirror album. Mirrormask tells the story of helena stephanie leonidas, a fifteenyearold girl working for her family circus, who wishes that she could run away from the circus and join real life. The mirror and the maskon narcissism and psychoanalytic growth1 philip m. Augmented by notes and observations by bestselling author neil gaiman, and lushly illustrated by the films director and renowned artist dave mckean including all of the more than 1700 story boards created for the film, mirrormask is a funny, scary, magical fantasy for readers of all ages. A superb introduction to mask archetypes, and a useful general reference for both new and experienced mask collectors. Longtime friends and collaborators dave mckean and neil gaiman bring to life a world where dreams and reality intertwine seamlessly in mirrormask. The the mirror mask is designed to perform the same functions.
I looked back and forth through the window of 15th century spain, through the hues of judaism, islam and christianity, and was drawn into a fascinating world. Directed by acclaimed visual artist dave mckean, and it shows. Jane has contemplated opening a new restaurant, her third, but plans are put on hold because of the economy. This is a novella told from the main girls point of view that uses film stills and additional art by his long time collaborator dave mckean. The mask and mirror international version by loreena. This book includes both the classic and the unique. The pages are visually saturated from the cover to the last page, a feast for the eyes. Apr 19, 2012 t he girl in the mask is once again a brilliant work of jensens the storyline is from the point of view of a strong, independent female, as are her other books. Mckean, likewise, is a famed graphic designer and also worked with gaiman on sandman. Dave mckean a girl from a family of circus performers finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creaturesa dreamworld in which she is about to embark on a most amazing journey, in a.
Books go search countdown to black friday sale christmas shop. The masks he presents to the world are fashioned upon his anticipations of judgments. However dave mckeans superb scenery and characters helped. Titled mirror mask, it is a new kind of movie, wildly imaginative, utilizing state of the art computer graphics combined with a very human story dramatized by live actors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was very thin and light, almost insubstantialan oval of translucent tan rubber with some coloring on the lips and cheeks, and it was wet from being held under the faucet briefly. Neil gaiman is one of the most creative writers out there. Loreena mckennitt the mask and mirror 1994, cd discogs. Celebrated scifi writer neil gaiman, who created the sandman series, scripted this visually adventurous fantasy. But any mask, whatever it is, is needed in order to hide something or help in something. The movie is a triumph of visual invention, but it gets mired in its artistry and finally becomes just a whole lot of great stuff to look at while the plot puts the heroine through a few basic moves over and over again. To use the the mirror mask you need to use the instruction or contact the professionals. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Her only hope is to rescue her new home from a threat if she can.
Following in the footsteps of people like daniel clowes and frank miller, comic book legends neil gaiman and dave mckean became filmmakers. A mythical menagerie, the mask and mirror contains songs that lift the veil to reveal the soul of mckennitts work. The alchemy of mirrormask david mckean, neil gaiman dave mckean on. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. With support from scan rhonealpes region and dicream. Introduction trying to extract some coherent view of narcissism from the ongoing controversy in the current psychoanalytic literature is somewhat like trying to chill russian vodka by adding ice cubes. They have both collaborated on childrens books as well.
The illustrated film script of the motion picture from the jim henson company gaiman, neil, mckean, dave on. International, collective work of art, maskbook raises awareness about the link between health, air pollution and climate change, using the mask as a symbol. Mask and mirror is a het phantom of the opera fiction anthology. Most of my recommendations to comic neophytes are the same ones that everyone recommends maus, sandman, watchmen, and so on. The premise of the book is on the production of the movie mirrormask. Helena stephanie leonidas is a 15yearold girl who has spent nearly her entire life on the road, traveling with her parents joanne and morris gina mckee and rob brydon, who make a living as circus performers. Mask comic books 1985 series all regular issues are out of stock.
I found mirrormask to be just a simple search and triumph plot. A funny, scary and magical fantasy for young readers. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, written by master storyteller neil gaiman and accompanied by original art by dave mckean and images from the film. Want to prevent yourself from taking involuntary selfies every 5 seconds like a lunatic. Multiple layers of kevlar reenforced in high impact areas such as the chin and forehead. The shark 954 is custom padded with dual density rubatex foam specifically for each customer. Each person sees himself mirrored in the judgments of others. The mirror and the mask, by ellen hart, aminus, narrated by aimee jolson, produced by audible inc. The promise by vicki mock here, honey i said, put this on. We stood before the mirror, and i handed her the mask.
Sep 29, 2005 mirrormask must have been a labor of love to make. Buy the alchemy of mirrormask by mckean, dave, gaiman, neil isbn. The mask and the mirror is a superb album with the wonderful soprano voice of loreena mckennitt enhanced by the wonderful lyrics, some of them wriitten by her and others taken from different sorces and adapted for the album. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive.
Released in 1994, the album has been certified gold in the united states. A jim henson company production written by neil gaiman directed by dave mckean. The mirror mask full movie is designed to perform the same functions. Audiovisual performance by pierce warnecke and yair elazar glotman. If you ignore the art, this has a similarish feel to the other young adult gaiman movie, coraline. Jul 07, 20 the mirror and the mask jorge luis borges. In mirrors and masks, anselm strauss uses the notion of identity to organize materials and thoughts about certain aspects of problems traditionally intriguing to social psychologists. An oversized, lavishly produced book, the alchemy of mirro. An introduction by neil gaiman p1114 a note on the text by neil gaiman p15 mirrormask movie script by neil gaiman, storyboards by dave mckean p18307 the origins of mirrormask correspondance by neil gaiman and dave mckean p309321 dave mckean by neil gaiman appreciation p323326 neil gaiman by dave mckean appreciation.