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Lebbon, Tim (Tim Lebbon)
Good readers of SFcrowsnest, have you ever found yourself desiring a light sprinkling of darkness in your literary teacup? If so, come huddle around, for we shall embark on a whimsical journey through the vast expanses of Tim Lebbon's fantasy universe. Do ensure your seat belts are fastened and keep all appendages inside the carriage. Let’s go!
Now, Lebbon, not to be mistaken for the perfectly delightful ribbon you might tie around gifts, has been creating realms that are far from gift-wrapped. Born in the bustling streets of London and having meandered through Devon and Newport, he finally decided to plant his roots in Goytre, Monmouthshire. From there, he's been sprinkling his signature dark fairy dust on readers worldwide.
It all began with 'Mesmer' in 1997. The title suggests enchantment, but dear readers, Lebbon's enchantment is not of the 'dancing in the meadows' variety. It’s more, shall we say, 'dance with the shadows'. This dance continued with novels like 'Flesh', 'Face', and the intriguing 'Hellboy' series. For those of you particularly drawn to the macabre, 'Berserk' (2005) is not a dating guide for the frustrated singleton, but rather a riveting journey into places best left uncharted.
Speaking of uncharted, who amongst us didn't have a goosebump or two after watching 'Pay the Ghost' starring the always intense Nicolas Cage? Little trivia for the uninitiated – it’s based on Lebbon's short story! Ah, and do remember 'The Silence' that echoed across Netflix? Lebbon not only penned it but made quite the ‘alive’ cameo as a corpse. Witty move, Mr. Lebbon.
His 'Tales of Noreela' series, starting with the award-winning 'Dusk', paints a world both fantastic and eerie, making you question whether you'd want to visit. But let's be real, we would all book the next flight there if it existed.
What's especially remarkable is Lebbon's ability to play in other sandboxes. '30 Days of Night'? Check. 'Firefly'? Double check, with a Dragon Award to boot for 'Generations'. 'Star Wars', 'Alien', and even the legendary 'Kong: Skull Island'? Triple, quadruple, quintuple check! Our man Lebbon doesn't just create, he expands existing universes, adding his unique shadowy hue.
It's quite a feat to play nicely with others, but Lebbon does it effortlessly with co-authored titles in the 'Hidden Cities' and 'The Secret Journeys of Jack London' series, proving that two (or more) dark minds are better than one. You can search the Nest for articles on Lebbon, Tim (Tim Lebbon) over at https://www.SFcrowsnest.info/tag/Tim-Lebbon