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The Sandman: Doll's House (Paperback)

by Neil Gaiman (Author), Mike Dringenberg (Illustrator), Malcolm Jones (Illustrator), Chris Bachalo (Illustrator), Clive Barker (Introduction)
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  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (1 Jun 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852862920
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852862923
  • Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 16.8 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 28,387 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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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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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Gaiman, 28 Feb 2003
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The whole Sandman series is not only amazing in it's weird characterisations (Death is a funky upbeat lass and Dream is her morose, depressed brother) but it is very cleverly written. Each book could be read on it's own but you really realise Gaiman's genius when you read them all in order and then reread them again. The intricate way the story weaves itself and the characters around themselves is not something you will find done so well anywhere in the graphic novel genre. There is always a new connection and twist. Gaiman and his wonderfully quirky way of seeing the world is shown best in these works, but for a really accessible and fun introduction you also need to get hold of Good Omens (written with Terry Pratchett). Priceless stuff.

Watch out for references to any and all important literature in the last 400 years, including Shakespeare, who plays a modest role in the Sandman.

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11 of 12 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 Excellent addition to the Sandman Story
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it! Even if your not into comics.
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