The Wolves in the Walls

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The Wolves in the Walls
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0-380-97827-X

The Wolves in the Walls is a book by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, published in 2003, in the United States by HarperCollins, and in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury. The book was highly praised on release, winning three awards for that year. In 2006, it was made into a musical which toured the UK and visited the US in 2007.[1]

Neil Gaiman has said the story was inspired by a

wolves in the walls.[1][2] In the story the protagonist, Lucy, hears wolves in the walls of her family's house, but her family does not believe her until one day when the wolves come out of the walls.[2] The book is notable for Dave McKean's art, which utilises many different techniques, including photography, computer-generated imagery and drawing to achieve its effect.[3]

It is also available in Spanish,[4][5] German[6] and Italian.[7]

Reception

The book was very well received, with positive reviews for both the text and art.[3][8][9][10] It won awards for the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book (2003),[11] the IRA/CBC Children's Choice (2004) award[12] and the British Science Fiction Association award for Short Fiction (2003).[13]

Adaptations

Stage adaptation

In 2006 The Wolves in the Walls was adapted for stage, as a "Musical Pandemonium" of the same name, with music by Nick Powell to which Neil Gaiman contributed some lyrics. It was co-produced by the

off Broadway at the New Victory Theater, for a two-week run.[18][19][20] The production was very well received.[21][22]

VR adaptation

In January 2018, a Wolves in the Walls VR adaptation was released for

Peabody Award in the Immersive & Interactive category.[30]

References

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  11. ^ "Book awards: New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book". Retrieved 6 February 2010.
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  15. ^ "The Wolves in the Walls – Times Online". The Times. London. 31 March 2006. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  16. ^ Gardner, Lyn (31 March 2006). "The Wolves in the Walls, Tramway, Glasgow – Stage – The Guardian". London. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  17. ^ "Theatre Awards Winners 2006". Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  18. ^ "The Wolves in the Walls – Showtimes". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  19. ^ "The Wolves in the Walls – Show details". Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  20. ^ "National Theatre of Scotland – The Wolves in the Walls". Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  21. ^ Thielman, Sam (9 October 2007). "The Wolves in the Walls – Variety review". Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  22. ^ Van Gelder, Lawrence (12 October 2007). "The Wolves in the Walls – New York Times review". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  23. ^ Damiani, Jesse. "Fable's 'Wolves in the Walls' Launched Lucy As A Virtual Being -- And The Implications Are Massive". Forbes. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  24. ^ "WOLVES IN THE WALLS is the Future of VR Filmmaking". Nerdist. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  25. ^ Roettgers, Janko (23 August 2019). "Neil Gaiman VR Experience 'Wolves in the Walls' Wins Primetime Emmy". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  26. ^ Roettgers, Janko (25 April 2019). "Fable's Neil Gaiman VR Experience 'Wolves in the Walls' Gets Sequel at Tribeca".
  27. ^ Carlton, Bobby (7 November 2019). "The Final Chapter Of Wolves In The Walls Arrives On Oculus Headsets".
  28. ^ "Emmy-winning Fable debuts final chapter of Wolves in the Walls VR story". 7 November 2019.
  29. ^ "Wolves In The Walls Oculus Quest Release Confirmed". 7 November 2020.
  30. ^ "83rd Peabody Award Nominees".

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