Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes - Neil Gaiman

Preludes and Nocturnes is the first of ten volumes in Neil Gaiman's much acclaimed Sandman series. It follows the personification of Dream as he is captured by mortals, escapes and searches for his personal artefacts that compliment his power. Overall I found this book to be a very easy read. The story is engaging, and the artwork compliments it well. Though it is usually Neil Gaimen who gets all the acclaim as the writer, the artists must really be congratulated as well. The story is great, but without the excellent artwork it wouldn't be nearly as compelling. The main character is The Sandman, or Dream, and throughout this book it becomes very ...  Read the complete review

Preludes and Nocturnes opens Neil Gaiman's amazing Sandman saga. Gaiman mixes in mythology and folklore from a wide range of sources to produce a detailed and intelligent modern fantasy. Unlike DC's original Sandman, Gaiman's Sandman isn't a costumed hero, but an anthropomorphisation of Dreams, probably originating from Sleep in Greek mythology. The first book tells the story of Dream's escape from imprisonment and subsequent journey to collect some of his artifacts and regain his power. The journey takes him to various locations on Earth and down to Hell. Dream is an intelligent and mysterius central character, relying on cunning to achieve ...  Read the complete review