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The Sandman: Dream Country (Paperback)

by Neil Gaiman (Author), Kelley Jones (Illustrator), Charles Vess (Illustrator), Colleen Doran (Illustrator), Steve Erickson (Introduction)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (1 Jun 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852864419
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852864415
  • Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 16.4 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Wake up, sir. We're here". It's a simple enough opening line--although not many would have guessed back in 1991 that this would lead to one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comics of the second half of the century.

In Preludes and Nocturnes, Neil Gaiman weaves the story of a man interested in capturing the physical manifestation of Death but who instead captures the King of Dreams. By Gaiman's own admission there's a lot in this first collection that is awkward and ungainly--which is not to say there are not frequent moments of greatness here. The chapter "24 Hours" is worth the price of the book alone; it stands as one of the most chilling examples of horror in comics. And let's not underestimate Gaiman's achievement of personifying Death as a perky, overly cheery, cute goth girl! All in all, there is a roguish breaking of new ground in this book which is preferable to the often dull precision of the concluding volumes of the Sandman series. --Jim Pascoe --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Entertainment Weekly, October 17 2003: " After seven years, the Sandman triumphantly returns."; Go! Essex Chronicle, W/e November 12 2004, review by Matt Adams: "Gaiman has definitely not lost his touch on the series that made his name."; Sunday Mercury (Birmingham) 6 February 2005 : " ...a classic collection of fantasy tales with stunning illustrative work by a host of top artists..." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous., 7 April 2001
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This is the one that hooked me on Sandman. I now have almost everything Gaiman has ever written. So this was a good starting point for me. There is a large portion of the book devoted to the script for Calliope, which is probably annoying if you are a first-time reader of Sandman, but brilliant if you're an obbsessive, like me! There are four short stories, each of which is a fine example of why Gaiman has become so famous now. My personal favourite is 'Calliope' which reveals a few things about Morpheus, the Sandman of the title. If you're a first time reader of Gaiman's graphic work, then I'd start off with 'Preludes and Nocturnes', the first in the series, but if you've already read his work, you won't be disappointed. I only direct you to the first in the series because its annoying to read things backwards, and once you've read a bit of 'The Sandman' you'll read all of it. I guarantee.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, beautiful, and a just little disappointing, 16 Aug 2005
By A. M. Daley (Wigan, Lancs, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sandman: Endless Nights (Paperback)
The ten collected volumes of "The Sandman" are about as good as graphic fiction can get. In this volume, Neil Gaiman returns to the key characters, and gives us seven self-contained stories illustrated by well-known artists, each dealing with one of the Endless. I was hoping that Gaiman would fill in some important gaps in the series; for instance how Delight became Delirium, how the first incarnation of Despair was killed, the exact circumstances of Destruction's decision to leave: no such luck! However the individual stories are often superb.
The "Dream" story is brilliant and beautifully realised; anyone who has an interest in the series will need this story. Desire's tale is, inevitably, darkly erotic and well-illustrated. The "Death" story is competent, but not spectacular. The "Despair" section is highly experimental, pushing the bounds of graphic fiction, it is horrible, but compulsive; just don't read this section if your feeling low. Delirium's story is wild and strange and confusing at first reading; what would you expect when the only sane characters are a talking dog and a loquacious crow? The artwork here is by Bill Sienkewicz, who I remember from his work on Elektra in the late 80's. He has lost none of his skill and it's hard to imagine any other artist doing justice to this tale. Lots of big, swirly, water-colour-style images bring the story vividly to life.
The Destruction story is a disappointment; I really couldn't see the point of it, maybe I need to read it again. The final section "Destiny", is blessed with some spectacular images, but isn't really a story.
In summary: one essential story "Dream"; three very good ones "Desire", "Delirium", "Despair"; two pretty good ones "Death", "Destiny"; one puzzling disappointment "Destruction".
If you are a fan you need this volume; if you are a newcomer, this isn't the place to start.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good start to a Brilliant series., 27 Dec 2001
This review is from: The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman) (Paperback)
Preludes and Noctures is more than just a story, it is a setting, more than anything it gives you background and a notion of who Morpheus (Sandman) is. Maybe because of that it lacks in the pure storytelling other parts of the sandman saga have. This book has useful information and if you are just starting in the world of Sandman it is where you should start, but remember, after this one comes better stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, there is no other word for it.
When I first heard about Sandman needless to say I was intrigued, I'm the type of person who loves anything supernatural, so a story about the God of Dreams and his exploits on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Tuohy

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as you could expect from a opening story arc
As a new reader of comics I was slightly apprehensive to delve into the prestigious world of the sandman. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. T. Fitzpatrick

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the Sandman Story
Having recently started collecting the Sandman TPBs, I was delighted to see that once I had finished 'The Wake' it wasn't all over. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Vos

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it! Even if your not into comics.
I love it! Simple as that! It is fantastically made and written!

If your browsing it then you'll love it! (You should do.)
Published 8 months ago by Elliot Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars A little on the short side, but still an excellent collection
The third Sandman collection represents a change of pace from the first two. Whilst the first two were unified by a central story arc that ran through each one, Dream Country is... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Whitehead

4.0 out of 5 stars A strong improvement over the first volume
The second Sandman collection picks up from the last one, with the Sandman continuing the process of restoring the Dreaming to its proper state, and also introduces a whole slew... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Whitehead

4.0 out of 5 stars Promising start to an excellent series
If Watchmen is the greatest graphic novel of all time, then a serious case can be made for Neil Gaiman's The Sandman to be the greatest on-going comics series of all time. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Whitehead

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory background
My introduction to Sandman began with Endless Nights, which I was given. I was hooked, and decided to read the rest. Read more
Published on 2 May 2007 by MB

5.0 out of 5 stars A Dream Start
The criticism that this is not the best of the sandman series is very much undeserved. Its not, however the comics it contains rate among the most important of the 20th Centuary,... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by Mr. Jamie Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars A suitable homage to Alan Moore
After being a little disappointed with Gaiman's opening gambit, Preludes and Nocturns I thought that Neil Gaiman was forever going to be in the shadow of Alan Moore, trying... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2006 by Mr. A. Hoang

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