{"title":"Books by Sam Kieth","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781401284770","title":"The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes \u0026 Nocturnes 30th Anniversary Edition","description":"One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes \u0026amp; Nocturnes 30th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/i\u003e collects issues #1-8 of the original run of The Sandman, beginning an epic saga unique in graphic literature and introducing readers to a dark and enchanting world of dreams and nightmares--the home of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204310204594,"sku":"9781401284770","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781401284770_308ae29d-5f8f-4b3a-801c-64e10839a11d.jpg?v=1786019819"},{"product_id":"9781779523518","title":"The Sandman: Morpheus Helm Masterpiece Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow you can own a piece of the Dreaming in the waking world with this Masterpiece Edition book set, comprising six exclusive leather-bound, foil-embossed hardcovers and a custom sculpted book stand resembling Morpheus’s helm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Neil Gaiman’s comics masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e, is regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. It has won numerous literary awards, been adapted into an Audible audio drama, and most recently premiered as a highly acclaimed Netflix live-action show. This highly imaginative and thought-provoking series has endeared itself to fantasy and comics fans worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow you can own a piece of the Dreaming in the waking world with this Masterpiece Edition book set, comprising six exclusive leather-bound, foil-embossed hardcovers and a custom sculpted book stand resembling Morpheus’s helm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese six volumes collect stories from the entire Sandman saga— including \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman \u003c\/i\u003e#1-75, the comics and prose editions of \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Dream Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: Endless Nights\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: Overture\u003c\/i\u003e. They are designed to fit perfectly in the intricately carved book stand that features a highly detailed bone snout and riveted exterior. Also included is a set of art prints from legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta and an original piece of epistolary fiction from the world of The Sandman--written by Neil Gaiman himself, and exclusive to this set!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Masterpiece Edition book set and stand is the perfect way to display these treasured DC volumes and is the ultimate gift for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303010087285,"sku":"9781779523518","price":455.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781779523518_99b4a9d8-386d-4f26-bfff-f36409c15a0b.jpg?v=1786024482"},{"product_id":"absolute-sandman-volume-one","title":"Absolute Sandman Volume One","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e, written by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sandman Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e collects issues #1-20 of \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN #19, \"A Midsummer Night's Dream,\" together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483506909557,"sku":"9781401210823","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781401210823.jpg?v=1786178677"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-sam-kieth.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}