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(4.36) | 73 | NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, THE SANDMAN: WORLDS' END is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterly storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a 'reality storm. ' Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects issues #51-56.… (more) |
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. ▾Conversations (About links) No current Talk conversations about this book. » See also 73 mentions » Add other authors Author name | Role | Type of author | Work? | Status | Gaiman, Neil | Author | primary author | all editions | confirmed | Allred, Mike | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Amaro, Gary | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Buckingham, Mark | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Giordano, Dick | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Harris, Tony | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | King, Stephen | Introduction | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Klein, Todd | Letterer | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Leialoha, Steve | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Locke, Vince | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | McKean, Dave | Cover artist | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Pensa, Shea Anton | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Stevens, Alec | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Talbot, Bryan | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Vozzo, Danny | Colorist | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Watkiss, John | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Zulli, Michael | Illustrator | secondary author | all editions | confirmed | Hill, Joe | Preface | secondary author | some editions | confirmed |
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"For you and me, and all brave men, my brother," said Wayne, in his strange chant, "there is good wine poured in the inn at the end of the world."
G. K. Chesterton The Napoleon of Notting Hill 1904
"Although my tale is a dry and unexciting one, chiefly dealing with local politics and city history, I am sure it will assist in passing a few idle moments..."
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This book's for M A D D Y, pink and tiny, born one hour and ten minutes ago, who has spent most of the intervening time sucking vigorously on my fingers in the mistaken belief that they provide a viable source of nutrition. I give you all your tomorrows, and these small stories. With my love, NEIL GAIMAN | |
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Looking back on it, the thing that still surprises me is my own reaction to it all. | |
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It's amazing how much one can accomplish in an evening, if one is willing to expend a little effort, and to walk briskly. Some say that he still walks between the worlds, travelling from America to America, help to the helpless, a shelter for the weak. Others say that he waits to be born once more, and that this time he will not come just to one America, but to all of them. And I walk the worlds, following him, seeking him, walking ahead...spreading his word. I don't have a goddamn story. | |
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▾References References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (1)▾Book descriptions NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, THE SANDMAN: WORLDS' END is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterly storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a 'reality storm. ' Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects issues #51-56. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description
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Collects "A Tale of Two Cities," "Cluracan's Tale," "Hob's Leviathan," "The Golden Boy," "Cerements" and" World's End," originally published in The Sandman #51-56. | |
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