Neil Gaiman on Terry Pratchett and writing, in conversation with Michael Chabon
An extraordinary evening of storytelling, readings, and memories of Sir Terry Pratchett on the eve of his passing with Neil Gaiman and Michael Chabon. Watch ...
I'm not following what Gaiman means about risking losing critical acclaim
by campaigning for Alzheimer's research. Is he referring to those who don't
like any discussion of illness?
+allaboutdmagic I believe he's talking about the risk of being seen more as Terry Pratchett the guy with Alzheimers, than Sir Terry Pratchett brilliant author.
+ImmaterialDigression Actually there's been progress in recording memory and playback into brains to 'restock functionality' for patients. The side benefit is - who knows - immortality defined in recorded memory constructs perhaps. It's fascinating regardless. I'd post a link but I'm still struggling with the keywords from the NPR broadcast on a 'Science Friday' report.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (about the early comic book world, LOOSELY based on the creators of Superman) is epically phenomenal, Yiddish Policeman's Union is a great semi-noir with a very cool plot that gets revealed slowly, and Gentleman of the Road is just super fun historical swashbuckling.