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Jul 22, 2019 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Smoke and mirrors is the first of two short story collections written by neil gaiman. Smoke and mirrors by neil gaiman short fictions and illusions fiction the ocean at the end of the lane by neil gaiman. Smoke and mirrors by neil gaiman, 9780755322831, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Open your mind to one of the brightest, most brilliant writers of our generation. The astonishing and impressive first collection of short stories from new york times bestselling author neil gaiman an elderly widow finds the holy grail ben. In this, gaimans first book of short stories, his imagination and supreme. Smoke and mirrors will haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. Following the publication of his groundbreaking series sandman 19891996 he has become established as one of the creators of modern comics, as well as an author whose work crosses genres and reaches audiences of all ages. Short fiction and illusions by neil gaiman we use cookies and other technologies to analyze site traffic, understand patterns of use, and improve your browsing experience. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Reading a ebook can be one of a lot of pastime that everyone in the world loves. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
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