Neil Gaiman and Stephen Fry: Myth Makers
A celebration of the enduring tales and myths of Northern and Mediterranean Europe that ask, brutally and beautifully 鈥� what it means to be human.
A celebration of the enduring tales and myths of Northern and Mediterranean Europe that ask, brutally and beautifully 鈥� what it means to be human. Gaiman鈥檚 newly published Norse Mythology reaches back to the source stories that have inspired Tolkien, the Marvel comics and many others. His gods are irascible, visceral, playful, and passionate. The tales carry us from the beginning of everything, to Odin, Thor, Loki and Freya through to Ragnarok and the twilight of the gods. Fry is reimagining versions of the Greek myths with their contrary Olympian gods, tragic human heroes and ruinous family curses.
Artist Chris Riddell provides accompanying live illustrations of the session, and there is a surprise appearance by Amanda Palmer to read a poem by Neil Gaiman.
