- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (21 Oct 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852863269
- ISBN-13: 978-1852863265
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 17 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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207,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #26 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Characters & Series > Sandman
- #39 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Authors > Gaiman, Neil
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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
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Another in Neil Gaiman's series of award-winning graphic novels. It blends modern myth and dark fantasy, into which historical drama, contemporary fiction and legend are interwoven.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book that evolves before your very eyes.,
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This review is from: The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman) (Paperback)
"Preludes & Nocturnes" is the collection of the first 8 monthly publications of "The Sandman", one of the most ground breaking works in modern mythological writings. As such we should remember that from acorns might oaks do grow. "Preludes..." starts out with a vaguely interesting story line a badly drawn Dream (Our ~Hero~) and too many old DC superheroes. But by the originality of the writing and settings and themes what would be bland becomes the begining of the most finely woven tapestry of myth, reality and social commentry ever to be created. By itself "Preludes..." would never be published and probably shouldn't be read, but when put within the context of the entire Sandman series it is the acorn, and a little perseverance will reward many times over with the greatest oak.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good start to a Brilliant series.,
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.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant start to a wonderful classic series.,
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This review is from: The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman) (Paperback)
I bought this book on a friends recommendation, and I wasn't disappointed. I had been led to think I was getting something special, and I was. I have now had to read all the series (Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll's House, Dream Country, Season of Mists, A Game of You, Fables & Reflections, Brief Lives, Worlds End, The Kindly Ones and The Wake) because I was addicted! If anyone tells you that graphic novels are a sub-genre for boys, ignore them - these are books for anyone and everyone who loves a good story.
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