neil gaiman's the sleeper and the spindle

The story even has the young queen kissing the slumbering princess as a means to break the spell.Īnd although a spokesperson from Bloomsbury, the books publisher, said the story isn’t necessarily a gay story, the kiss sends a powerful message nonetheless. Gaiman shows his readers that not all heroes are charming princes swooping in to save the damsel in distress, and not all queens are just sitting around waiting for marriage so they can pop out a few kids and be done with it. A Clever and Wonderful Twist on an Old Tale With the help of her dwarf companions – who act as a bit of comic relief for the story – the queen takes on the quest to save princess and break the evil enchantress’ spell. She sets aside her fanciful attire and instead dons her armor and picks up her sword. No attempt to save the princess and lift the curse has yet to succeed.Įnter our hero, or rather, our heroine – a young queen having second thoughts about her upcoming wedding and the finality of marriage. The spell slowly creeps through the land, threatening those it reaches. Much like the story of Sleeping Beauty, a neighboring kingdom falls victim to an evil enchantress who has cast a sleeping spell on a beautiful princess and her kingdom. Think Snow White mixed with Sleeping Beauty and add a dash of darkness, told in a way only Gaiman can.

Gaiman has once again teamed up with illustrator Chris Riddell to create a reimagining of a couple of beloved fairytales.

Neil Gaiman has announced the release date of his newest illustrated book The Sleeper and Spindle.

Neil gaiman's the sleeper and the spindle