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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"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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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"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
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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
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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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wish The Artwork Was Better
An urban fantasy series consisting of eleven books, the first of which follows the capture and imprisonment of the King of Dreams, his eventual escape and subsequent quest to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Eden
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 the... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 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 on 28 Nov 2009 by Mr. T. Fitzpatrick
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.)
If your browsing it then you'll love it! (You should do.)
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Elliot Roberts
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 on 6 Aug 2008 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
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
So Sandman, this supposed to be one of the best comics in the world and this is the begging volume. Well this volume has recived some critcism which is upsetting. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2005 by Ms. F. L. Battison
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best to start on
Personally as a hardened Sandman Fan, I gotta say that when I bought this, I was lookin forward to something, but I realised when I'd finished reading it, that if preludes and... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2005 by "crazy_jo"
4.0 out of 5 stars
In the beginning
These first 8 Sandman stories establish the character, how he came to be incarcerated through most of the twentieth century - and some of the damage resulting in the mortal realm. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2004 by Michele L. Worley
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