The Weight of Words
- 248 stron
- 9 godzin czytania
The artistry of Dave McKean has influenced popular culture for over thirty years, with his bizarre and beautiful images appearing in various media. In this unique collection, ten contemporary storytellers, including McKean, present narratives inspired by his extraordinary paintings, creating a collaborative effort where words and images enhance each other. The anthology opens with Alastair Reynolds’s “Belladonna Nights,” a poignant tale of a long reunion in space. Other stories feature doppelgangers, lost souls, and lucid dreamers. Highlights include Joe R. Lansdale’s “Robo Rapid,” a cautionary tale about Man vs. Machine; M. John Harrison’s “Yummie,” depicting a man's hallucinatory experience after a heart attack; and Joe Hill’s “All I Care About Is You,” exploring a fleeting friendship. Catherynne M. Valente’s “No One Dies in Nowhere” delves into death and detection in the afterlife, while Maria Dahvana Headley’s “The Orange Tree” tells of an 11th-century golem and loneliness. Neil Gaiman contributes “Monkey and the Lady,” an ironic creation myth, along with “Train of Death,” a commentary on the demise of literature. This anthology offers something for everyone, with its seamless blend of words and images resulting in a significant tribute to a vital artist. The book features over two dozen illustrations by McKean and is printed in two colors throughout.
