The writing is not perfect, the art is inconsistent, but you have to start somewhere, and when compared against the other stuff out there, the start of The Sandman is pretty darn good. The first volume, Preludes and Nocturnes, began life 25 years ago, but you wouldn't know it. The Sandman, as imagined by Neil Gaiman, is an iconic run of graphic novels that is rightfully held in high regard. Originally from England, Gaiman now lives in the United States.The Sandman Vol 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith (Illustrator), Mike Dringenberg (Illustrator), Malcolm Jones III (Illustrator)‏

Among his many awards are the Hugo, the Nebula, the Eisner, the Harvey, the Bram Stoker, and the World Fantasy Award. Punch, Violent Cases, and Black Orchid. He also co-wrote the Jim Henson Productions film MirrorMask with longtime collaborator Dave McKean, illustrator of the Gaiman-written graphic novels Mr. About the Author Creator of The Sandman and one of comics most accomplished writers, Neil Gaiman is also the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Anansi Boys, American Gods, Stardust, and C oraline, as well as the short story collections M Is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors and the multimedia creation Neverwhere. Collects the story arcs Preludes and Nocturnes, The Dolls House, and Dream Country, from The Sandman #1-20-including the first comic book to ever win a World Fantasy Award, issue #19s A Midsummer Nights Dream. An unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death, this first of four volumes-drawn by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, and Kelley Jones, with spectacular guest art by Chris Bachalo, Colleen Doran, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli-introduces readers to a dark and enchanting world of dreams and nightmares: the home of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless.

Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the mediums most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven.

Neil Gaimans award-winning masterpiece set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Book Synopsis A New York Times bestseller! From the award-winning writer of American Gods and Coraline, The Sandman is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time. About the Book Sandman based on characters created by Gaiman, Kieth, and Dringenberg.

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