Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Shawn McManus, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Bryan Talbot, John Watkiss, Matt Wagner, Stan Woch, Colleen Doran, Duncan Eagleson, John Bolton, Malcolm Jones III, George Pratt, Dick Giordano, P. Craig Russell and Vince Locke Cover by Dave McKean DC Comics is proud to present the second volume of the comics classic THE SANDMAN in Absolute format! The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 2 collects issues 21-39 of THE SANDMAN and features remastered coloring on all 19 issues as well as brand-new inks on THE SANDMAN #34 by the issue's original penciller, Colleen Doran, and a host of bonus material, including two never-before-reprinted stories by Gaiman (one prose and one illustrated), a complete reproduction of the never-before-reprinted one-shot THE SANDMAN: A GALLERY OF DREAMS, and the complete script and pencils by Gaiman and Kelley Jones for Chapter Two of "Season of Mists" from THE SANDMAN #23.
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Collecting issues 21–39, encompassing the Seasons of Mists story arc, a storytelling interlude, and the Game of You arc, the second boxed Sandman roundup is no less beautiful than the first. As if it were a 7-pound director’s cut, all the stops have been pulled to preduce a truly stunning book. Dream, Death, and the rest of the Endless have never looked as good, and more than 100 pages of extras encompass contributor notes, a Desire story that appeared previously only in a 1997 anthology, the script and pencils for issue 23, and a gallery of pinups chock-full of eye-wateringly beautiful art. --Tina Coleman
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"Easily the best comics series around." Time Out "A spellbinding series." The Sunday Times "A comic strip for intellectuals." - Norman Mailer"
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Haloquin
Format:Hardcover
The second in a series of 4 hardcovers recollecting the stories of Sandman this faux-leather bound book comes beautifully packaged with gorgeous cover art by Dave Mckean and a sturdy slipcase.
The art is significantly larger, printed closer to the size it was originally drawn, and is recoloured to Gaiman's specifications. The new colouring makes a huge difference, the art, which appeared scrappy, muddy and unclear in some of the earlier printings, is much clearer and the colours positively glow.
There are numerous extras, a never-before-reprinted illustrated story, a collection of Sandman art (published as the Gallery of Dreams comic I think) and copies of the original script and pencils for an issue... plus a few other bits.
I would recommend this as a gift or for a collector, but really the first volume would be better. The Sandman stories do stand alone and don't necessitate a specific order of reading but its nice to have the first in a set first, you know.
The one problem I've found is apparently common with Absolute books... the glue from the slipcase covered one of the corners of the books sticking the pages together. I unstuck them but couldn't avoid tearing a few; the black top coating of the page peeling away. As they are heavy they also often get the corners of the slipcase slightly bashed.
Despite this I would recommend these over the trade paperback collections. While they are overall more expensive the Absolute books are far more enjoyable and much more beautiful... and the price on Amazon.com is half what you'd pay in a shop, even with shipping to the UK!
The art is significantly larger, printed closer to the size it was originally drawn, and is recoloured to Gaiman's specifications. The new colouring makes a huge difference, the art, which appeared scrappy, muddy and unclear in some of the earlier printings, is much clearer and the colours positively glow.
There are numerous extras, a never-before-reprinted illustrated story, a collection of Sandman art (published as the Gallery of Dreams comic I think) and copies of the original script and pencils for an issue... plus a few other bits.
I would recommend this as a gift or for a collector, but really the first volume would be better. The Sandman stories do stand alone and don't necessitate a specific order of reading but its nice to have the first in a set first, you know.
The one problem I've found is apparently common with Absolute books... the glue from the slipcase covered one of the corners of the books sticking the pages together. I unstuck them but couldn't avoid tearing a few; the black top coating of the page peeling away. As they are heavy they also often get the corners of the slipcase slightly bashed.
Despite this I would recommend these over the trade paperback collections. While they are overall more expensive the Absolute books are far more enjoyable and much more beautiful... and the price on Amazon.com is half what you'd pay in a shop, even with shipping to the UK!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Irresistibly beautiful -- I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!
December 4, 2007
Format:Hardcover
Few comics deserve such an extraordinary loving treatment as Gaiman's Sandman is receiving in these irresistible Absolute editions (this being volume 2 of what I believe is projected to be 4). Not only does it include wonderful extras ( a bonus story, bonus art, original scripts and pencils) but the volume itself is lovely. The faux leather case with its Mickean cover lends it a wonderful air, as a volume in Lucien's Library. The art, with its recoloration under Gaman's direction and oversized, likewise gives the reader a level of clarity never before enjoyed in the original.
One can go on and on about this volume, but I found it, in a word, irresistible. If you or someone you love is a fan of Sandman, this volume and/or the first in the Absolute Sandman series is a gift that will surely not disappoint, indeed it will surely be treasured for years to come.
One can go on and on about this volume, but I found it, in a word, irresistible. If you or someone you love is a fan of Sandman, this volume and/or the first in the Absolute Sandman series is a gift that will surely not disappoint, indeed it will surely be treasured for years to come.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Toni_C
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this product because I really loved the sandman stories and thought it would be worth it to buy the absolute version for the extra features. However, after reading it for abit, and I'm not the sort who abuses books.. the pages were becoming detached from the spine, which led me to conclude that the binding for this book is pretty awful.
Summary: get the book for the story and the beautiful colour but don't expect your book to stay together after you're done.
Summary: get the book for the story and the beautiful colour but don't expect your book to stay together after you're done.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift for son. He loves it.
This is the 2nd book purchased in this series. My son is a Neil Gaiman fan and would like the complete collection.
Published 1 month ago by latergator
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliance squared
It's hard to believe that Neil Gaiman would have kept up the pace and originality of his Sandman series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jean E. Pouliot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
The package arrived before it was said to and my husband was very pleased with the birthday-gift. Everythig was in order when we recieved the package.
Published 2 months ago by Line Hollup Aanes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love!
I bought this for my boyfriend as a gift and he loves it! He claims is one of the best story lines he has ever come across!
Published 2 months ago by Hillary Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful collection
These volumes of Sandman are absolutely gorgeous. I almost wanted to keep them for myself instead of giving them to my friend since I bought them as a gift for her. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
More tales of the Sandman
Neil Gaiman's shorter Sandman stories are like gems. But honestly, I've always preferred the longer arc-stories that fill out an entire collection -- and "The Absolute Sandman Vol. Read more
Published 14 months ago by E. A Solinas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Really great follow up to the first volume. Definitely worth it. Gorgeous cover and beautiful layout throughout. A must for Gaiman fans.
Published 17 months ago by Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars
incredible detailed quality...
these books cost anywhere from 70.00 dollars a piece and are more then worth it...fine binding richly detailed...silky pages perfect..
Published 18 months ago by Raul
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly bound for a collector's book
I just picked up the book and already its binding is falling apart. The glue used to seal / hold the binding together is simply not strong enough for a book this thick and heavy;... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Potato
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best "graphic novel" for all time!
This is the great comic for all time!
Neil Gaiman is a genius of ninth art!
Absolutely!
Great, great, great!
Neil Gaiman is a genius of ninth art!
Absolutely!
Great, great, great!
Published 21 months ago by Giliade Nunes Silva
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