Signal to Noise

author: Neil Gaiman

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.85

book published: 1990

rating: 4

read at: 2014/03/25

date added: 2014/03/25

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

Signal To Noise kind of defies or reinvents the meaning of graphic novel, or maybe morphs it into something even more artistic. This is hardly news to anyone familiar with the work of Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman and their collaborative work over the years. Signal to Noise is actually an older work that is seeing new light here.



It's the story of a filmaker who finds out he has cancer. He's working on a film that deals with an apocalypse. The themes of worlds ending is strong in this book. When your world falls apart, do you let your creativity die? Do you try to finish something that might outlive you?



It's a shorter work, but it packs an incredible emotional punch. McKean's work illustrates, but enhances the story. There is an entire story being told in the art alone. Gaiman's work is haunting and memorable. I've been wanting to read this one for a few years and I'm so glad I finally did.



I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to read this excellent and enduring work.





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