The Absolute Sandman, Volume One
by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Kelly Jones, Charles Vess, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, Steve Parkhouse, Daniel Vozzo, Lee Loughridge, Steve Oliff, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Sam Kieth
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Kelly Jones, Charles Vess, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, Steve Parkhouse, Daniel Vozzo, Lee Loughridge, Steve Oliff, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Sam Kieth holds a exceptional rating of 4.65 out of 5, based on 13.4K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 612 pages.
About The Absolute Sandman, Volume One
One of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time,
New York Times
best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece
The Sandman
set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the first of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety.
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One
reprints issues 1-20 of
The Sandman
, and features all-new coloring on issues 1-18, commissioned especially for this edition. This volume also includes a full reproduction of Gaiman's original proposal for the series and the complete script and pencils by Gaiman and Charles Vess for the World Fantasy Award-winning story "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from The Sandman 19. Finally, a gallery of character design sketches show the evolution of Dream of the Endless.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Kelly Jones, Charles Vess, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, Steve Parkhouse, Daniel Vozzo, Lee Loughridge, Steve Oliff, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Sam Kieth |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 612 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror |
| Average Rating | 4.65 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,401 |
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What genre is The Absolute Sandman, Volume One?
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Absolute Sandman, Volume One worth reading?
Based on 13.4K reader ratings, The Absolute Sandman, Volume One has an average score of 4.65 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is The Absolute Sandman, Volume One?
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One has 612 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Absolute Sandman, Volume One?
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One was written by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Kelly Jones, Charles Vess, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, Steve Parkhouse, Daniel Vozzo, Lee Loughridge, Steve Oliff, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Sam Kieth. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Absolute Sandman, Volume One?
The ISBN-13 for The Absolute Sandman, Volume One is 9781401210820.0.
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