Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country 30th Anniversary Edition

Book excerpt: ÒThe greatest epic in the history of comic books.Ó ÑThe Los Angeles Times Magazine ÒClever, witty and beautifully rounded off.Ó ÑTime Out ÒA good introduction to a spellbinding series.Ó ÑThe Sunday Times From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author Neil Gaiman One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil GaimanÕs award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the mediumÕs 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. Four unique episodes form the tapestry of Dream Country: ÒCalliope,Ó ÒA Dream of a Thousand Cats,Ó ÒFaade,Ó and the acclaimed ÒA Midsummer NightÕs DreamÓÑthe only comic book story ever to win the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction. Also included is GaimanÕs original script for ÒCalliope,Ó with annotations from both the writer and the artist. Collects The Sandman #17-20.