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The Sandman: Overture

By Neil Gaiman
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The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman, a graphic novel, serves as a prequel to the original Sandman series. It delves into the adventures of Dream as he embarks on a cosmic journey that explains the events leading up to the beginning of the original series. The narrative weaves through a richly illustrated universe filled with intriguing characters and profound themes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intricate storytelling woven with dreams, destiny, and the surreal. Neil Gaiman's masterful narrative combines with stunning art to create an immersive experience that appeals to fans of epic fantasy and those who appreciate richly layered, visual storytelling in graphic novel form.

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The Sandman: Overture

From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, this book features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny.

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

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Neil Gaiman's highly anticipated and critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, available in paperback for the first time ever!

#1 New York Times bestseller!

Winner of the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story.

Twenty-five years since The Sandman first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in this never-before-told tale featuring Morpheus!

The Sandman: Overture heralds New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman's return to the art form that made him famous, ably abetted by artistic luminary JH Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea), whose lush, widescreen images provide an epic scope to The Sandman's origin story. From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, The Sandman: Overture will feature cameo appearances by fan-favourite characters such as The Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings—Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny.

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The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman has been praised for its warmth, imaginative storytelling, and stunning artwork. Critics appreciate the return to Morpheus's universe, highlighting the blend of brainy, contemplative moments with dry humour. The visuals by the artists are noted as particularly captivating, contributing to the book’s status as a spectacular addition to the Sandman series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401265199

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by J.H. Williams III

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 224

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Fiction Graphic Novels Neil Gaiman Penguin Books

About the Author

Neil Gaiman is the New York Times best-selling author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Graveyard Book and Coraline, the basis for the hit movie. His other books include Anansi Boys, Neverwhere, American Gods and Stardust (winner of the American Library Association's Alex Award as one of 2000's top novels for young adults) and the short story collections M Is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors. He is also the author of The Wolves in the Walls and The Day I Traded My Dad for Two Goldfish, both written for children, as well as the creator of the most critically acclaimed comic series of all-time, The Sandman. Among his many awards are the Eisner, the Hugo, the Nebula, the World Fantasy and the Bram Stoker. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States.

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