Synopses & Reviews
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Neil Gaiman's Sandman,
Sandman: The Dream Hunters is a hardcover comics adaptation of Gaiman's original prose novella by the same name illustrated by Yoshitako Amano.
The world was different in old Japan. In those days, creatures of myth and legend walked upon the earth, swam in the sea, flew through the air. Some were wild and some, at great cost, could be tamed. So it was that a wily fox made a wager to dislodge a humble young monk from his home — and lost her heart in the betting. So it was also that a master of the demons of this world set his own eyes on the monk, seeking to seize the pious man's inner strength for his own. And so it was, the King of All Night's Dreaming would find himself intervening on behalf of a love that was never meant to be...
Adapted by P. Craig Russell from the award-winning story by New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Sandman: The Dream Hunters is a richly evocative return to the world of The Dreaming, seen through entirely new eyes.
Collects the entire 4-issue series as well as a sketch section by P. Craig Russell. Also included is a cover gallery that includes work by P. Craig Russell, Yuko Shimizu, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope and Joe Kubert.
Review
"The Dream Hunters is a lovingly-crafted piece of work. Russell produces...as faithful an adaptation as one could ever hope for." IGN
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"The story builds on itself very easily, adding in new pieces of plot and surprises in a delicate, careful manner. It's a good story, and it very easily hooks the reader into wanting more....What makes it great, though, is getting Russell's gorgeous art." Comic Book Resources
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"The Sandman: The Dream Hunters HC is another unforgettable piece of work....P. Craig Russell's timeless art expresses the vividness of images. Gaiman's tale of unattainable love is a heartbreaking one, but to be able to feel these two artists synchronize so perfectly together is a rare and wonderful thing." Level Forty-two
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"[A]n unqualified success....The beautiful art and poetic dialog combine to create a modern fable that's impressive in its whimsy, emotion, and depth. (Rating: 9/10 stars)" Under the Radar
Synopsis
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Neil Gaiman's Sandman,
Sandman: The Dream Hunters is P. Craig Russell's comics adaptation of Gaiman's original prose novella by the same name (which was illustrated by Yoshitako Amano).
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. With the aid of Morpheus, the fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme and save the man that she loves.
About the Author
Neil Gaiman is the author of many highly acclaimed and award-winning books for children and adults, including the
New York Times bestseller
Coraline. He is also the author of the picture books
The Wolves in the Walls and
The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, both illustrated by Dave McKean,
Blueberry Girl, illustrated by Charles Vess, and
The Dangerous Alphabet, illustrated by Gris Grimly. Among his many awards are the World Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Bram Stoker Award. Originally from England, Gaiman now lives in the United States.
P. Craig Russell is a highly acclaimed comic and graphic novel artist. He has worked on many series with D.C. Comics, an illustrated series of the fairy tales of Oscar Wilde, and has collaborated with Neil Gaiman on several books, including The Sandman: Endless Nights, and a graphic novel version of Coraline, which was released last year.