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Summary: Graceful and Captivating
Review: A complete Sandman story by Gaiman! I must be in heaven. Amano's artwork while sometimes too pretty for its own good, is overall quite captivating, lovely uses of pastels and of black velvets. His grittier, less sensual work is actually his best and his images of Morpheus are stunning. I recommend all of Gaiman's work, especially his Sandman series.
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Summary: an outstanding entry
Review: a lyrical, haunting fairy tale. this is the perfect introduction to neil gaiman's world. it's a stand-alone, so the reader needn't be scared off by a whole series, and it's a great intro to oriental fairy tales, which are not often found in mainstream american lit. this story stayed with me long after i finished the book.
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Summary: Gorgeous art
Review: A stand alone entry in the world of Sandman graphic novels, this lovely piece is a pleasure to read. The story, based on a Japanese folktale, drags on somewhat in the labored way of folk and fairy tales, but it's mainly a framework for the real star here, which is the artwork. This is one I pull out occasionally and flip through just to see the pictures again. Lovely.
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Summary: Gorgeous art
Review: A stand alone entry in the world of Sandman graphic novels, this lovely piece is a pleasure to read. The story, based on a Japanese folktale, drags on somewhat in the labored way of folk and fairy tales, but it's mainly a framework for the real star here, which is the artwork. This is one I pull out occasionally and flip through just to see the pictures again. Lovely.
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Summary: Perfect mix of Japanese myth and Gaiman's Sandman
Review: A Wonderful 10th anniversary celebration of the Sandman! Amano's illustrations are breathtaking, and Gaiman's retelling of the fox and the monk myth add an entire new dimention to the Lord of Dreams. It all comes together in a way that is nothing short of magical. I hope to see many more collaborations between these two talented artists in the future. A beautiful book!
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Summary: a good piece........
Review: Adapted from a Japanese folktale, this collaboration involving Neil Gaiman of Sandman fame ought to please most enthusiasts of that now-classic series. There is an amazing "cameo" of Sandman's Cain and Abel- not in their old appearances but in Japanese form- a part that Gaiman claims was in the original and not introduced by himself. I have nothing against the exquisitely gorgeous pictures that grace this book, but the only thing is I wish there was more story.
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Summary: a good piece........
Review: Adapted from a Japanese folktale, this collaboration involving Neil Gaiman of Sandman fame ought to please most enthusiasts of that now-classic series. There is an amazing "cameo" of Sandman's Cain and Abel- not in their old appearances but in Japanese form- a part that Gaiman claims was in the original and not introduced by himself. I have nothing against the exquisitely gorgeous pictures that grace this book, but the only thing is I wish there was more story.
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Summary: Not to be missed
Review: After being disappointed by STARDUST (Gaiman's story, not Vess' beautiful illustrations), I hesitantly bought this new illustrated book. When I first received it, I quickly flipped through Amano's illustrations, and my trepidation increased since on their own, the pictures were somewhat abstract. However, once I started the book, all my fears vanished. Gaiman has outdone himself with his lyrical retelling of the Japanese folk tale of the fox and the monk. The story retains the serene bittersweetness that often characterizes Asian stories, and Amano's mysterious illustrations lend a depth and elegance that is simply breathtaking. THE DREAM HUNTERS, though a rather short piece, is an outstanding addition to the Sandman oeuvre that is not to be missed.
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Summary: A dark, beautifully drawn and intricate fable.
Review: Animal protagonists, a solitary monk whose life and worlds are changing, and a dream scape haunted by challenges to the monk are only a few of the themes in this surreal story, spiced with beautiful full-page drawings by notable Japanese artist Amano. The story reads as a fable but contains complexity and action: highly recommended, intricate reading.
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Summary: A wonderful folk tale
Review: As ever Neil Gaiman is fascinated with the craft of story telling. Here he retells an old Japanese folk story. The major trick is to tell the story with a very light hand as its quite slight material. Once again Neil understands the material he is working with and does so. Its wonderful to see the Endless and the Dreaming done as Japanese myth. The characters and humour are captured perfectly. The illustrations by Amano are wonderful. They are very abstract and impressionistic. So fans of Final Fantasy may be disappointed. Casual readers beware however. This is a standalone fable involving the Sandman universe but is not an actual part of the comic series itself. However taken for what it is, a richly illustrated fable. Its terrific.
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