I love the tube - as a tourist. But the reality of construction and of being a place of accidents and tragedy is different. In addition, your fine essay highlights the mysteries of this system of hidden railways, too. That's why I also love Neil Gaiman's London Underground - as a novel and as tv-serial. Thanks a lot.
Yes, indeed. You're right. I had watched it on TV before I bought the book. I thought it was aired under the title London Underground. Perhaps it was, perhaps it wasn't and I got it confused with an Italian prog band said to be inspired by Neverwhere. Thanks for reminding me, oh dear, I could even watch the show again on video tape. All the best.
I remember watching the show, but it was after I read the book. I think I've preferred the book if I remember rightly. The show might have been called something else in other countries like some films have two titles 🤔
It's a great point. These dark underground settings are perfect for horror and dread. I've always enjoyed the Cask of Amontillado. Revenge tales are great, but this one goes much deeper, so to speak. To wall somebody in is pretty awful. You just remain behind the wall, hoping and screaming but nothing happens, and a slow death ensues. I've never thought about the London Underground, but I certainly will, now. I may even base a story there. Thank you so much for sharing, A.B.
I love the tube - as a tourist. But the reality of construction and of being a place of accidents and tragedy is different. In addition, your fine essay highlights the mysteries of this system of hidden railways, too. That's why I also love Neil Gaiman's London Underground - as a novel and as tv-serial. Thanks a lot.
The tube is certainly an experience as a tourist myself lol. Is Neil Gaiman's London Underground his Neverwhere novel, or something else?
Yes, indeed. You're right. I had watched it on TV before I bought the book. I thought it was aired under the title London Underground. Perhaps it was, perhaps it wasn't and I got it confused with an Italian prog band said to be inspired by Neverwhere. Thanks for reminding me, oh dear, I could even watch the show again on video tape. All the best.
I remember watching the show, but it was after I read the book. I think I've preferred the book if I remember rightly. The show might have been called something else in other countries like some films have two titles 🤔
It's a great point. These dark underground settings are perfect for horror and dread. I've always enjoyed the Cask of Amontillado. Revenge tales are great, but this one goes much deeper, so to speak. To wall somebody in is pretty awful. You just remain behind the wall, hoping and screaming but nothing happens, and a slow death ensues. I've never thought about the London Underground, but I certainly will, now. I may even base a story there. Thank you so much for sharing, A.B.
Great post! Love the pictures too. Thank you!
For anyone who wants to read more about Sherlock Holmes, here's a post about his stories that feature the abuse of women for their money: https://clairelaporte.substack.com/p/predators-at-home-not-cinderella
Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed it. The pictures were generated from the 'generate' option within the substack editor