If that’s not enough to convince you… I guess all that’s left is for me to tell you a story or two. It’s not often you get to say that and mean it. I don’t want to spoil its secrets or steal its thunder. If you haven’t read this book, and are, perhaps, standing in a bookstore or a comic shop, wondering if it’s worth your time, what I can say to convince you? Should I wax rhapsodic? Get lyrical and grandiose? Reference some of the story’s funnier jokes so I seem more clever than I really am? If you’ve already read this book, you know nothing I can say is as good as what waits for you ahead. You know it is beautiful and deep and wry and wondrous. If you’ve already read Sandman, what can I tell you that you don’t already know deep in the secret corners of your heart? You know this story is lovely and brilliant and sweet and strange. I’ll admit, I’m at a bit of a loss as to what to do here. **(What follows is an excerpt from the intro)** But rather than just my usual messy gush about how I love some story, I got permission from the publisher to re-print part of my introduction I wrote. To celebrate, I thought I'd write a review here.

It's been half a year since I got the invitation, and months since I actually finished writing the introduction, but I still can't believe it. This book also includes the story 'The Sound of Her Wings' which introduces the pragmatic, perky Death.I wrote the introduction to the 30th anniversary edition of The Sandman. On his arduous journey Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine and an all-powerful madman. After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Morpheus goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. In PRELUDES & NOCTURNES, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps Death's younger brother Dream instead. The first volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal horror series is available in a new edition featuring the improved production values and coloring from the Absolute Edition. Art by Sam Keith, Mike Dringenberg, and Malcom Jones III. 'Preludes and Nocturnes!' Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #1-8. Product Description:New Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+/EX.

1 - Preludes and Nocturnes! (Recolored Edition) (VG+/EX)Manufacturer: DC ComicsProduct Line: Sandman, The Graphic Novels (DC Comics)Type: SoftcoverCopyright Date: 2010Author: Neil GaimanPage Count: 240Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. DC Comics Sandman, The Graphic Novels (DC Comics) Sandman Vol.

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