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21 – 31 May 2015, Hay-on-Wye
Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell
Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell
Fri 29 May 2015 Hay Festival

Bestselling author Neil Gaiman reveals where his ideas spring from and how he writes his books. He was joined by Chris Riddell and his magical pens for some live drawing and book banter.

Bestselling author Neil Gaiman reveals where his ideas spring from and how he writes his books. He was joined by Chris Riddell and his magical pens for some live drawing and book banter.

Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell at Hay Festival 2015

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