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The Sandman Book One
  • Published: 12 April 2022
  • ISBN: 9781779515179
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 560
  • RRP: $70.00

The Sandman Book One

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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. Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | Now a hit NETFLIX series

The first of 4 comprehensive volumes 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.

The award-winning masterpiece that set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era, from the beloved author of American Gods and Coraline.

One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time and illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's most gifted artists, Sandman weaves a spellbinding tapestry that fuses modern myth with the timeless narratives of history and folklore. Here, in the domain of the Endless, epic stories unfold—stories that transcend the boundaries of life and death.
 
With stunning visuals crafted by a handpicked cadre of the industry's most talented artists, including Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, and Kelley Jones, with spectacular guest art by Chris Bachalo, Colleen Doran, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli.    

Volume 1 spans "The Sandman" issues #1-20 and collects the pivotal story arcs "Preludes and Nocturnes," "The Doll's House," and "Dream Country." It also includes the historic "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the first comic book ever to receive the prestigious World Fantasy Award.
  • Published: 12 April 2022
  • ISBN: 9781779515179
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 560
  • RRP: $70.00

About the author

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author of AMERICAN GODS and CORALINE. His other books include the novels ANANSI BOYS, NEVERWHERE and STARDUST (winner of the American Library Association's Alex Awards as one of 2000's top ten adult novels for young adults) and the short fiction collections M IS FOR MAGIC, FRAGILE THINGS and SMOKE AND MIRRORS. With Roger Avary, he is the screenwriter of the motion picture BEOWULF (Paramount, November 2007), direct by Robert Zemeckis. His illustrated novel STARDUST was released as a major motion picture Summer 2007 starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro. With Terry Pratchett, he is the author of the novel GOOD OMENS. He is also the author of the children's books THE WOLVES IN THE WALLS and THE DAY I TRADED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH. Among his many awards are the Eisner, Hugo, the Nebula, the World Fantasy and the Bram Stoker.
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Also by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman Book Four
The Sandman Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections 30th Anniversary Edition
The Sandman Book Two
Good Omens
The Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You 30th Anniversary Edition
The Sandman Book Three
The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists 30th Anniversary Edition
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Praise for The Sandman Book One

"Neil Gaiman's long-running series made cool comics fantastical and fantastical comics cool...SANDMAN is a modern myth, as well as a précis on why the stories we tell matter so much." --PLAYBOY