Most Popular Books by Dave McKean

Dave McKean''s Pictures That Tick Volume 2 illuminates the artistic prowess of this acclaimed storyteller! McKean uses mixed media to take readers on a journey unlike any other: "The Coast Road" follows a desperate wife trying to find her missing husband, whose ghostly image appears in unexpected ways. "Black Holes," written by an anonymous journalist, concerns the politically sensitive true story of Chinese villagers induced by the government to sell their blood, only to be infected with AIDS through poor medical practice. Tales of sadness and humor, insightful travelogues, and diary entries fill the pages of McKean''s latest masterful achievement. Winner of the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustrated Book of the Year award!

"An amazing collection of dark and arresting imagery, DREAM STATES: THE COLLECTED DREAMING COVERS presents the haunting artwork of this critically acclaimed and award-winning epic. Through these dynamic pieces, Dave McKean reflected the mesmerizing mythology, adult nature, and imaginative storytelling that made the story of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, such a groundbreaking series. This collection also includes insightful and revealing cover commentaries by THE SANDMAN author Neil Gaiman"--

An oversized, lavishly produced book, The Alchemy of MirrorMask takes readers inside the making of the feature film and allows them to experience the creative process. Animated by Dave McKean and written by Neil Gaiman, MirrorMask combines animation and live action with a compelling storyline to take the cinematic experience to a stunning new level. MirrorMask is the story of Helena, a fifteen-year-old girl who works for her family''s circus. She juggles, sells popcorn, and longs to run away and join the "real world." Helena also dreams, and one day she wakes up to find herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures…a dream world where she embarks on an amazing journey. Each chapter in The Alchemy of MirrorMask begins with an introduction by McKean and Gaiman and then guides readers through the different types of visuals used to create the film, including sketches, paintings, storyboards, 3-d models, photographs, texture maps, frame blow-ups, and more. Also included are photos taken on the set and during McKean''s travels to Venice, Prague, Trieste, Warsaw, and other places that provided inspiration for MirrorMask. Gaiman and McKean''s insightful commentary sheds light on the film''s journey from concept to screen. Gaiman and McKean fans, cinema buffs, and visual art enthusiasts will all delight in The Alchemy of MirrorMask, a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the making of an extraordinary film.

Sexton Furnival est aussi blasé qu''un jeune homme de 16 ans (presque et demi) peut l''être. Désabusé et indifférent, il est convaincu d''avoir déjà tout vu, jusqu''à ce qu''il rencontre l''étrange Didi. Excentrique et enjouée, Didi trouve du merveilleux dans les événements les plus anodins. Et comme si cela ne suffisait pas à faire douter Sexton de sa perception de la réalité. elle affirme également être l''incarnation de la Mort. Ils embarquent ensemble dans une aventure à travers les rues de New York où ils croisent une vieille vagabonde de 250 ans à la recherche de son cœur et un fou en quête du pouvoir absolu, deux révélations parmi toutes celles qui les attendent. Ecrit par Neil Gaiman, désigné par le New York Times comme le plus grand auteur américain, et illustré par un duo de rêve composé de Chris Bachalo et Mark Buckingham, ce conte de fées des temps modernes est une introduction parfaite à la célèbre série Sandman. Parce qu''entre 16 et 60 ans, et au-delà, personne ne doit oublier le prix et la valeur de la vie.

Drawings made in Vienna, 30th Dec. 2005 - 6th Jan. 2006.