The Sandman Book One
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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. Review: Wonderful new edition. Big bang for your buck - I ordered 3 copies of this for a "favorites party" my wife was throwing; the idea is you get together with friends and bring 3 copies of one of your favorite things, and then everyone does like a dirty santa style exchange and walks away from the party with 3 different things that are their friends' favorite things. I didn't really read the product description here, just saw Sandman vol 1 and that the price fit under the party limit, and I ordered them. I fully expected copies of the old vol 1 TPB that only has the first story arch in it- like 6 issues. Imagine my surprised when this monster arrives with the first 3 story arcs, 20 issues- this is less than $1 per comic! Absolutely bonkers! Now, I'm not going to buy the rest of this edition, because I have the Absolute Editions on my shelf, but I think there's a very good chance my 3 friends will want to continue this series and will be picking up the rest. All that talk about this particular edition out of the way, as you can guess, I believe Sandman is one of the greatest comics ever produced. It's a beautiful story, rich in imagination and poetry and art. If you've never read it, buy this version (again, less than $1 per comic, CRAZY) and dive right in. Review: Such a good graphic novel. - I know the seller listed stains on the cover but there was none, it is in perfection condition and no stains or scratches.
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,530 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Dark Fantasy Graphic Novels #818 in Paranormal Fantasy Books #1,012 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,010 Reviews |
C**R
Wonderful new edition. Big bang for your buck
I ordered 3 copies of this for a "favorites party" my wife was throwing; the idea is you get together with friends and bring 3 copies of one of your favorite things, and then everyone does like a dirty santa style exchange and walks away from the party with 3 different things that are their friends' favorite things. I didn't really read the product description here, just saw Sandman vol 1 and that the price fit under the party limit, and I ordered them. I fully expected copies of the old vol 1 TPB that only has the first story arch in it- like 6 issues. Imagine my surprised when this monster arrives with the first 3 story arcs, 20 issues- this is less than $1 per comic! Absolutely bonkers! Now, I'm not going to buy the rest of this edition, because I have the Absolute Editions on my shelf, but I think there's a very good chance my 3 friends will want to continue this series and will be picking up the rest. All that talk about this particular edition out of the way, as you can guess, I believe Sandman is one of the greatest comics ever produced. It's a beautiful story, rich in imagination and poetry and art. If you've never read it, buy this version (again, less than $1 per comic, CRAZY) and dive right in.
J**P
Such a good graphic novel.
I know the seller listed stains on the cover but there was none, it is in perfection condition and no stains or scratches.
D**A
Love it.
Its perfect :)
A**4
Amazing Book
I love the book, it has absolutely incredible art work and I've truly been appreciating reading it while comparing it to the show on Netflix. The book did come with slight damage on the back but it personally didn't bother me. And the book was soooo much bigger than I expected.
T**N
A collection of fine stories in one great book.
What else can someone can say about the Sandman that hasn't been said? It's very good; with well written stories, great cast and excellent artwork (now recolorized by the way). Pick this one up and see if it is your cup of tea, you won't regret it. Also if you can, pick the audible too. The order is altered and there are some changes for modern sensibilities that I don't fully appreciate, but it is worth it nevertheless.
R**Y
Fantastic
This was a great comic with amazing concepts. And it has the envious title of having an almost picture perfect adaptation as the TV series. Favorite characters are Death and the Corinthian.
A**E
A masterpiece of the form.
Neil re-wrote the rules for comics with this one, and left an indelible impression on the format.
S**R
Really Enjoyed!! Amazing work
This was the first DC comic that I can actually say that I enjoyed. The stories were interesting and engaging and I never felt bored at any point reading them. I also got the audible which I listened to when I was reading...So good. I totally recommend..Best part Midsummer Nights Dream...
A**X
Increíble lectura suave!
Muy buen libro! Ha sido un regalo, me pedí otro!
R**L
BUENA EDICION
BUENA CALIDAD DE HISTORIA Y ARTE
T**L
Found this is better than netflix
Its a bit costly but must read.
W**R
A truly remarkable graphic novel series!
I have heard so much about Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman" graphic novels that I finally decided to pick up Book 1. I must say it lived up to my lofty expectations. Imaginative, original stories (it is incredibly hard for one to come across stories that are truly novel these days ... but "The Sandman" is indeed an impressive and creative work of art!) and fantastic artwork ... what's there not to like? I quickly placed orders for Books 2–4 (so as to have the entire original series which ran from 1988 to 1996, spanning issues #1–75) together with "The Sandman: Overture" (which revolves around events prior to the original series). In my opinion, the cover art for Book 1 is the most attractive among the four volumes. As others have observed, issue #8 is a pivotal point for the series. The series takes on a surer footing and different character from this point forth. At this point, I do not see myself collecting the other issues that are spin-offs from the original 1988–1996 series. Past experiences tell me that the original creative effort is, by far, the best. Past experiences also reveal that subsequent efforts are usually attempts to milk the readers. But we will see ... never say never! Lastly, this four-volume, 2022-edition is the best choice price-wise compared to the 30th anniversary edition which spans 10 volumes (this makes it more expensive to purchase).
A**Y
Good
Good comics
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