The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes 30th Anniversary Edition
  • Published: 30 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9781401284770
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $34.99
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The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes 30th Anniversary Edition

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One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's 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.

One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's 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.

The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes 30th Anniversary Edition collects issues #1-8 of the original run of The Sandman, beginning an epic saga unique in graphic literature and introducing readers to a dark and enchanting world of dreams and nightmares--the home of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless.
  • Published: 30 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9781401284770
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $34.99
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About the author

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the creator of The Sandman comic book series and the bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013), Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990) and a retelling of the Norse myths: Norse Mythology (2017). His short story collections include Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean’s first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), two Doctor Who episodes, and Good Omens (2019).

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Praise for The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes 30th Anniversary Edition

"The greatest epic in the history of comic books"--The Los Angeles Times Magazine

"One of the few comics that segued from the comics crowd, entering the intellectual and art worlds, winning over a large non-comics-reading audience..."--The Hollywood Reporter

"THE SANDMAN is a modern myth, as well as a precis on why the stories we tell matter so much."--Playboy

"The landmark comic-book series that actually made Death seem . . . cool."--Entertainment Weekly

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