Remember that day I talked about paint-drying because I had picked up three gigs that I couldn’t talk about yet? This is one of them. I’ll head you off at the pass, I’m not doing the book design or an audio version. Read on for my involvement.
Subterranean Press is proud to announce a special edition of Coraline, Neil Gaiman’s modern day children’s classic.
In addition to the text and illustrations from the original edition, the SubPress edition will also:
— Include a brand new wraparound dust jacket and endsheets by Dave McKean;
— Be printed on 80# Finch paper for a lifetime of enjoyment;
— Feature the original cover art as a tipped in plate;
— Include several full color photos from an Irish puppet production of the novel.Limited: 1000 signed numbered hardcover copies: $60
Lettered: 26 signed, specially bound copies, housed in a custom traycase: $350Please note: Coraline is already deep into production, with all the original art work turned in, the signature pages being printed, and the book proofread.
Special Offer: We’ve commissioned a professional puppeteer, Mary Robinette Kowal, to make three Coraline dolls. One will go to Neil Gaiman, one to Dave McKean, and the third to a lucky customer who preorders Coraline direct from SubPress. We’ll draw the winner’s name when the book is shipping.
I tell you, this is the kind of gig that makes a girl go all fangirl. It’s a way that I never imagined my separate careers coming together. As with other projects, I’ll post process shots as I go.
Wow. Congratulations!
I can’t wait to see the puppets!!
You got to make a Coraline doll?
::swoooOOOOooooonn::
Congratulations! That is amazing!
Holeeee CRAP!!!!
I think Peterbilt and Alethea have pretty much summed up my reaction to landing the gig.
Holy crap! You GET to make something for Neil Gaiman? That’s an incredible assignment!
Even cooler than that, I get paid to make something for Mr. Gaiman and Mr. McKean.
Well done, Mary!