The sandman. Vol. 1, Preludes & nocturnes / Neil Gaiman, author ; Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, artists ; Todd Klein, letterer ; Robbie Busch, colorist ; selected recoloring by Daniel Vozzo ; Dave McKean, covers [introduced by Karen Berger].

Author: Gaiman, Neil.

Imprint:New York : DC Comics, c1995, 1991.

Description:1 v. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Note:"Previously published in single magazine issues as Sandman #1-8, copoyright 1988, 1989"--T.p. verso.

Note:Introduction (Karen Berger) -- Dedication -- Sleep of the just -- Imperfect hosts -- Dream a little dream of me -- A hope in Hell -- Passengers -- 24 hours -- Sound and fury -- The Sound of her wings -- Biographies -- Afterword.

Note:In this book, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70 year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all-powerful madman. Also includes the story "The Sound of Her Wings," which introduces us to the pragmatic and perky goth girl Death. Includes issues 1-8 of the original series with completely new coloring, approved by the author. --Publisher marketing

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