In this dazzling new collection of more than twenty-five pieces of short fiction including a novella featuring the hero of his masterpiece 'American Gods,' Neil Gaiman charts the terrain between life and death, perception and reality, darkness and light. Guaranteed to dazzle the senses, haunt the imagination, and touch the heart, 'Fragile Things' is a gift of wonder from one of the most unique literary artists of our time. Neil Gaiman is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of the novels 'American Gods,' 'Neverwhere,' 'Stardust,' 'Coraline,' and 'Anansi Boys;' 'The Sandman' series of graphic novels; and 'Smoke and Mirrors,' a collection of short fiction.

Gaiman is also the coauthor of the novel Good Omens with Terry Pratchett. Among the many awards he has won are the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus, and Bram Stoker awards.