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The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes

Neil Gaiman,

Sam Kieth (Illustrator)

Start date: April 1, 2016

Finish date: April 30, 2016

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Jul 23, 2012 Jade Kerrion rated it it was amazing

Gaiman is one of my favorite authors. He's a storyteller whose tales are richly embedded with analogies and philosophy, but he never jams it down your throat. He just leaves it out there for you to draw your own conclusions, or (more frequently than not) leave with more questions than ever before. The Sandman graphic novel series is among Gaiman's best, a tapestry that seamlessly weaves through theology, mythology, philosophy, and a world entirely of Gaiman's making.

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Jun 14, 2012 Adriana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is one whacked-out, crazily beautiful beginning to a classic comic.
It certainly reflects a lot of the art style and storytelling that the 80s comic scene is famed for, but it also has a pretty timeless story with a main character that
The artists did an excellent job of keeping things in the dream realm. They tell entire stories with nothing more than shadows and silhouettes and manage to create a plethora of characters and demons with individual looks and characters. It’s pretty amazing h ...more

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