{"product_id":"absolute-sandman-volume-one-isbn-9781401210823","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.\u003cb\u003eNeil Gaiman\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Newbery Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Graveyard Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e, the basis for the hit movie. His other books include\u003ci\u003e Anansi Boys, Neverwhere, American Gods,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStardust,\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of the American Library Association's Alex Award as one of 2000's top novels for young adults) as well as the short story collections \u003ci\u003eM Is for Magic\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSmoke and Mirrors\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wolves in the Walls\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Day I Traded My Dad for Two Goldfish\u003c\/i\u003e, both written for children. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam Kieth\u003c\/b\u003e was born in 1963 and started his professional career when he was seventeen. Later on he sold some work to DC Comics and Marvel, where he illustrated Wolverine. In 1987 Kieth drew the first five issues of Neil Gaiman's \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e and went on to create his own comic series called \u003ci\u003eThe Maxx\u003c\/i\u003e, which was published by Image comics from 1993 until 1998. The success of the series spawned an award-winning cartoon on MTV, trading cards, a toy, and even some statues. This work is currently in print as graphic novels from DC's WildStorm imprint. Keith's recent work includes \u003ci\u003eWolverine\/Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e for Marvel Comics and \u003ci\u003eBatman: Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScratch\u003c\/i\u003e for DC Comics. He has also created several other creator-owned properties that have been published by WildStorm including \u003ci\u003eEpicurus The Sage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eZero Girl.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Vertigo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44867180298469,"sku":"NP9781401210823","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781401210823.jpg?v=1767721005","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/absolute-sandman-volume-one-isbn-9781401210823","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}