Name: Sandman: Dream Hunters 30Th Anniversary Edition (p. Craig Russell)
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Author: Neil Gaiman
ISBN: 9781401294236

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Sandman: Dream Hunters 30Th Anniversary Edition (p. Craig Russell)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Neil Gaiman

Illustrated by

P. Craig Russell

Publisher

Vertigo

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

144

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm

Weight

0.26 kg.

ISBN13

9781401294236

Edition No.

0030

Synopsis "Sandman: Dream Hunters 30Th Anniversary Edition (p. Craig Russell) "

A humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons and a Japanese emperor to steal the monk's life. One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's 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. In The Dream Hunters, legendary artist P. Craig Russell returns to the world of the Dreaming to adapt Neil Gaiman and artist Yoshitaka Amano's original illustrated novella into a mesmerizing new comics interpretation. Retelling Gaiman's celebrated story of a humble young monk and the magical fox who falls in love with him. Russell beautifully brings to life every aspect of the richly evocative world set down in this timeless fable of desire, sacrifice, and love that was never meant to be. OVERTURE PRELUDES & NOCTURNES THE DOLL'S HOUSE DREAM COUNTRY SEASON OF MISTS A GAME OF YOU FABLES & REFLECTIONS BRIEF LIVES WORLDS' END THE KINDLY ONES THE WAKE ENDLESS NIGHTS THE DREAM HUNTERS

Neil Gaiman

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Neil Gaiman (Portchester, England, 1960) is one of the most influential and versatile writers in contemporary literature, known for transforming the fantasy genre with his unique imagination and fresh approach to narrative. From a young age, Gaiman showed an intense passion for reading, devouring everything from Tolkien and C.S. Lewis classics to comics, which marked his creative path.

Gaiman began his career as a journalist and was decisively influenced by his encounter with screenwriter Alan Moore, which led him to write comics alongside artist Dave McKean, with whom he created the graphic novel Violent Cases. Later, he was hired by DC Comics to reimagine Sandman, turning a secondary character into a masterpiece of adult comics. He has also collaborated with Terry Pratchett on the novel Good Omens (1990) and has worked as a screenwriter on series like Doctor Who.

Winner of prestigious awards such as the Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, and Locus, and a member of the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, Neil Gaiman is a versatile author who combines mythology, fantasy, and a unique narrative style, achieving a lasting impact both in literature and popular culture.

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P. Craig Russell

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Philip Craig Russell is a renowned American illustrator and scriptwriter, noted for his contribution to fantasy comics and literary adaptations. He began his career in the 70s and quickly established himself as a master of visual storytelling, known for his elegant and detailed style, which combines classic and modern elements. His work spans both original creations and adaptations of operas and literary tales.

Among his most notable works are "The Ring of the Nibelung" (2000), based on the work of Richard Wagner, and "Harlequin's Heart" (1992). He has also adapted stories by Neil Gaiman, such as "The Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1991). His contribution to comics has earned him multiple Eisner Awards, solidifying him as a reference in the genre.

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