#stardust by neil gaiman

[synthsamuri]

The Heart of a Star ⭐️

---Summary--- He Tian attempts to earn his freedom by promising his mother to retrieve a fallen star. As he crosses the border of his hometown, he finds himself in a world of magic, mystery, and even a bit of danger. Here he find so much more than just a lump of rock and metal in the ground, altering his world and challenging his heart's true desires. Read here on Ao3!

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Introducing my latest project, a six chapter fanfic based off of/ inspired by Stardust by Neil Gaiman. There are many scenes that come almost directly from the book/movie and others that I've completely altered. All credit for this original story goes to Gaiman, and of course, all 19 Days characters belong to Old Xian.

I would also like to thank @rainy19days for her assistance looking over this work for me! Trust me when I say there would be a LOT of issues if not for her most kind and constructive advice. This fic would likely not have been completed yet alone shared if not for her feedback so once again, thank you my dear friend! <3

I hope you all enjoy this fic! I’m excited to share it with you all! Thank you!

[ellathemisfit]

I’m reading Stardust by Neil Gaiman right now. I just found out the part where Aziraphale spoke in French about an aunt, a gardener, and a pen is a direct reference from this line in Stardust.

Or was this just a coincidence, @neil-gaiman?

Lots of love. X

[melancholic-bookaholic]

"Adventures are all very well in their place, but there's a lot to be said for regular meals and freedom from pain." -Stardust by Neil Gaiman

[captainsvscaptains]

Round 1 Part 8 Poll 3

Propaganda

Sea Hawk is peak himbo. Likes ADVENTURE!!! and arson. Mustache goals.

I don't remember much about Captain Alberic, just that I liked him. I think he was one who pretended to be touch and ruthless but was actually very friendly.

[ileftherbackhome]

i don't like going from book to film but i do like going from film to book. usually, the media gets way better in this direction.

[lis-likes-fics]

listening to stardust while i boop neil gaiman's snoot

[theniftycat]

What other Neil Gaiman work might you like?

The biggest thing to know about Neil Gaiman is that each work of his is a mixture of horror, fantasy, and subtle comedy.

That being said, each of his projects is pretty distinct from one another and there might be some that are more up to your tastes than others.

I haven't read some of his newer stuff (because I largely stopped reading as much since the early 2010s), but I'll do my best to remember what matters in other works.

Horror

The Sandman is a great work for horror fans. It's also great for mythology fans and other nerds, but horror is a major push and pull factors.

The comic is probably the greatest body of work Gaiman produced and it's recommended if you're a goth at heart and are comfortable with themes of death and humans being gods' toys.

The Sandman (TV) is a great adaptation, but it's very short so far and doesn't cover the best stories.

Coraline is a horror story for children. It doesn't have anything that's not suitable for kids, but it can be viscerally scary to some people. Both the book and the film are great.

Mirrormask is my personal favourite, it's a low budget film with mindblowing surreal imagery and one of the best soundtracks ever.

It's about a teenage girl who has troubles with her parents (who run a circus, btw) and who gets swiped up by her imagination into a bizarre world that is being eaten by her depression. Not a scary film, per se, but it's disturbing. However, it's a very warm film and it always makes me feel better.

Fantasy

Neverwhere is set in a dimension of twisted London Underground where everything that's straightforward in our world becomes weird and too real.

It really tickled my imagination, I highly recommend the book.

Stardust is set in a more high fantasy setting.

It features kings, witches, ghosts, and a star that fell to the Earth. It has a young protagonist who's not exactly the best or the brightest person, so if you hate such things, stick to the adaptation. In my opinion, the book is just lovely.

American Gods is a darker fantasy that asks the questions: "What if every god people ever believed in became real through the power of their worship? And then what if that worship started fading?"

It's set in the USA and because that country is such a melting pot, there are many gods. And not all of them are happy. This is the book that gave Neil Gaiman his reputation of a writer who loves weird sex scenes.

Humour

Stardust the film is often compared to Princess Bride. It's lighthearted, funny, full of imaginative adventures.

Just a very nice film with an all-star cast.

Anansi Boys is a spin off of American Gods, but it's a lot more lighthearted.

Anansi is a trickster god, so you know things will get funky.

I haven't read The Graveyard Book and The Ocean at the End of the Lane yet, but I hear they're very good as well.

Also, short story collections or Norse Mythology might be a good place to start if you want to get a feel of Neil Gaiman as an author first.

[starlight-bread-blog]

If Neil Gaiman and David Tennant are having Imposter Syndrome, you're good.

(Transcript Below)

Neil Gaiman: The first problem of any kind of even limited success, is the unshakable conviction that you are getting away with something, and that any moment now, they will discover you.

David Tennant: For me, that's what being an actor is about. Sort of going, this is all, it's all on one level, it's all just a bit silly. And I can't really believe I'm getting away with this. And at some point someone's gonna tap me on the sholder and go 'Come on, you've had your fun. Move on. There are some people who can actually do this. There are some proper actors in the world. Stop pretending, and move on. You're a little wee nae from Paisley. You don't really get to do this.

Neil Gaiman: In my case I was convinced there would a knock on the door, and a man with a clipboard – I don't know why he had a clipboard, but in my head he always had a clipboard – would be there and tell me it was all over, and they've caught up with me, and now I would have to go and get a real job. One that didn't consist of making things up and writing them down, and reading books I wanted to read. And then, I would go away quietly. And get the kind of job I would have to get up early in the morning, and wear a tie, and not make things up anymore.

[enchantedbook]

Charles Vess for Neil Gaiman's 'Stardust'

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[taraljc]

Instead of throwing away your Neil Gaiman-related books, box sets, statues, comics, etc. how would fandom feel about banding together to auction them off for charity with all the profits going to RAINN?

I do not have the spoons to run a charity auction because dealing with fulfillment and listening fees is currently beyond my reach.

But what I do have is a lot of very rare very cool stuff that--rather than putting it in a box or throwing it in the bin--could find a new home instead, and do some good for a good cause.

So fans of Good Omens, Dead Boy Detectives, Stardust, Coraline, Sandman, American Gods, and other assorted related fandoms, whatcha think?

ETA: when I say I have a lot of stuff I mean I have a lot of stuff. everything in that box came off a single shelf, and I haven't even gotten to the other shelves yet. there's art by Dave McKean, Jill Thompson, Mark Buckingham, Charles Vess, and so many more. Lots and lots.

[your-own-scifi-nerd]

yk I always forget that Neil Gaiman is on tumblr so I'll see one of his posts and just go holy fuck

I wanna ask him so many questions but I'm too nervous. If he sees this Mr. Gaiman I love your works they are very inspiring and you are an amazing author and I love so many of your books

Have a nice day Mr. Gaiman

[synthsamuri]

⭐️ The Heart of a Star: Epilogue ⭐️

With the evil defeated and a new prince crowned, peace has been restored to Stormhold. Guan Shan and He Tian reunite with their pirate companions, enjoying their new found freedom. The two take time to appreciate their hard fought victory, and finally take the next steps in their relationship. ⭐️ Read "The Heart of a Star," a completed six chapter fic based on Neil Gaiman's "Stardust!" ⭐️ Read the epilogue here! *please be advised of explicit tag*

--- ⭐️ Written for and dedicated to @rainy19days my beta reader and very dear friend! You can send her your thanks for a final smut chapter!

[amagnificentobsession]

Re-reading ✨Stardust✨ (how else do I ease my aching heart?) when this……♥️ 💔💋 Neil Gaiman, I do so love you 😘

[nolouvreart]

And what stars can do the best? Shine ✨

Stardust x Good Omens

Crowley is a fallen star and Aziraphale who found them by accident 💫

[ileftherbackhome]

stardust is off to a great start mr. gaiman

[linda-from-the-bird-site]

Drum roll please… we have a winner for the super unique copy of @neil-gaiman 🌟STARDUST🌟