The Sandman King of Dreams

The first and only comic book to receive the World Fantasy Award,The Sandmancontinues to break new ground in the comic book medium and beyond. Author Alisa Kwitney explores its beginnings and chronicles the comic's emergence as a unique and undeniable force in the literary world. Richly illustrated, this history shows how Gaiman andThe Sandman's gifted artists, such as Dave McKean and Yoshitaka Amano, create a haunting (and haunted) main character who wields immense power. With illustrations never before published, behind-the-scenes stories, handwritten notes, and interviews with Gaiman himself, this volume is a true testament to the dream king and his creator.

Alisa Kwitney is a former VERTIGO Comics editor and writer. The author of three novels, a graphic novel, and a work of nonfiction, she lives in New York City.

Neil Gaiman is the New York Times best-selling author of American Gods and Coraline. He is the recipient of numerous awards for The Sandman.