The Sandman Companion

Plot

Cover by Dave McKean. Includes in-depth interviews with writer Neil Gaiman; commentary from dozens of artists involved with The Sandman over its historic run and story-by-story analysis of each issue of the award-winning series are just part of what can be found in The Sandman Companion. This is an insightful Vertigo hardcover that caps off the 10th-anniversary celebration of one of the most influential comic-book titles of all time! Written by acclaimed nonfiction author Hy Bender, The Sandman Companion brings together anecdotes, reflections, and critical commentary from a variety of sources to reexamine the entire run of The Sandman. Bender explores the groundbreaking blending of myth and historical fact that informed the series, with special attention paid to The Sandman #19, the award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" issue. Extensive interviews with The Sandman writer Neil Gaiman (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters) reveal the origins of the Endless and other familiar characters from the Dreaming, while discussions with an incredible roster of artists that includes Jill Thompson, Michael Zulli, P. Craig Russell, Charles Vess, and cover artist Dave McKean illuminate the visual elements that added so much to the popular series. Also included are comments from noted authors and celebrities including Alan Moore, Harlan Ellison, Peter Straub, and Samuel R. Delany; a 16-page color section including rare and previously unpublished illustrations; and excerpts from Gaiman's original proposal for the series