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The Sandman
The Quotable Sandman
This unique mini-hardcover contains the most memorable quotes from Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN series, accompanied by masterful renditions of Morpheus and the rest of the Endless, contributed by a remarkable ensemble of artists.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2001
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March 18, 2024
"That which is dreamed can never be lost, can never be undreamed." Beautiful quotes from a master storyteller. This book is the perfect 'gateway' to Sandman- I am willing to bet that if you read this you will be 'hooked' and want to enter this complexly poetic world. Gifted this to a friend on her birthday several years ago - still get thanked for it to this day!
February 3, 2017
Short but good
April 11, 2007
Gift from a good friend - i love it! very inspirational.
November 3, 2011
Sandman coffee table-book. What more could you want?
September 9, 2016
I nice easy read of quotes from the Sandman Comic series.
February 27, 2020
A lot of cool quotes and illustrations from the Sandman series!
January 22, 2024
this is such a cute cool little addition to my Sandman collection
April 28, 2015
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot." -- Dream
The Sandman series has two major things going for it: sublimely lovely art by a variety of talented artists, and Neil Gaiman's haunting writing... which are basically all that a graphic novel series needs to be brilliant. And both are present in "The Quotable Sandman: Memorable Lines from the Acclaimed Series," which is basically a beautiful sampler of the Sandman series.
It contains various quotes from various characters throughout the Sandman series -- Dream, Thessaly, Rose Walker, the nameless Narrator, the other Endless (such as Death, Delirium or Destruction), Mervyn Pumpkinhead, Lucifer and assorted other people.
The quotes are selected well, highlighting Gaiman's skill as a wordsmith. Sometimes it's a sensual phase ("with skin as pale as smoke, and eyes tawny and sharp as yellow wine"), or a funny quirky line ("Lady, I'm your worst nightmare--a pumpkin with a gun"), or philosophical insights ("That which is dreamed can never be lost, can never be undreamed"). Sometimes the quotes are just to illuminate some aspect of Morpheus himself ("He's gotta be the tragic figure standing out in the rain, mourning the loss of his beloved").
It also has a beautiful sampling of artwork -- stark black-and-white ink pictures, Charles Vess' delicate faerie work, a murky muddy portrait of Despair, a soft tawny portrait of Delirium, a gorgeously realistic picture of Desire, Jill Thompson's adorable "Little Endless" picture, Dave McKean's surrealistic "collage" images, and many others.
"The Quotable Sandman: Memorable Lines from the Acclaimed Series" is a beautiful little collection of some of Sandman's highlights. A nice little item for Gaiman collectors.
The Sandman series has two major things going for it: sublimely lovely art by a variety of talented artists, and Neil Gaiman's haunting writing... which are basically all that a graphic novel series needs to be brilliant. And both are present in "The Quotable Sandman: Memorable Lines from the Acclaimed Series," which is basically a beautiful sampler of the Sandman series.
It contains various quotes from various characters throughout the Sandman series -- Dream, Thessaly, Rose Walker, the nameless Narrator, the other Endless (such as Death, Delirium or Destruction), Mervyn Pumpkinhead, Lucifer and assorted other people.
The quotes are selected well, highlighting Gaiman's skill as a wordsmith. Sometimes it's a sensual phase ("with skin as pale as smoke, and eyes tawny and sharp as yellow wine"), or a funny quirky line ("Lady, I'm your worst nightmare--a pumpkin with a gun"), or philosophical insights ("That which is dreamed can never be lost, can never be undreamed"). Sometimes the quotes are just to illuminate some aspect of Morpheus himself ("He's gotta be the tragic figure standing out in the rain, mourning the loss of his beloved").
It also has a beautiful sampling of artwork -- stark black-and-white ink pictures, Charles Vess' delicate faerie work, a murky muddy portrait of Despair, a soft tawny portrait of Delirium, a gorgeously realistic picture of Desire, Jill Thompson's adorable "Little Endless" picture, Dave McKean's surrealistic "collage" images, and many others.
"The Quotable Sandman: Memorable Lines from the Acclaimed Series" is a beautiful little collection of some of Sandman's highlights. A nice little item for Gaiman collectors.
October 14, 2011
"The Quotable Sandman is exactly as it sounds. This isn't a novel or a comic book but a collection of all of the best quotes in the Sandman Series created by Neil Gaiman. The quotes are even complimented with great illustrations by an remarkable ensemble of artists.
A lot of the quotes are based around the five major characters in the entire Sandman Series who are Dream, Death, Destruction, Delirium, and Despair. Notice how all the names start with the letter ""D"". Anyways, a lot of these quotes are very good and can be relavent to life in general.
I personally found the quote by Lucifer to be very good because it places a huge amount of responsibility on the person instead of blaming the devil. How I see it, every action is the person's responsibility and nobody can make you do what you do. All in all, an excellent little book of little quotes from a very cult-famous comic book series I respect."
A lot of the quotes are based around the five major characters in the entire Sandman Series who are Dream, Death, Destruction, Delirium, and Despair. Notice how all the names start with the letter ""D"". Anyways, a lot of these quotes are very good and can be relavent to life in general.
I personally found the quote by Lucifer to be very good because it places a huge amount of responsibility on the person instead of blaming the devil. How I see it, every action is the person's responsibility and nobody can make you do what you do. All in all, an excellent little book of little quotes from a very cult-famous comic book series I respect."
November 18, 2009
This was part of Mah Sweetie's 13th Mensaversary gift to me. It's fun to remember the series through the quotations, and I enjoyed seeing the art in this different context. It's a small, hard-back meander through a graphic novel series I'm right fond of. I wouldn't have bought it for myself, but I'm very glad Mah Sweetie did.
March 23, 2008
Great Coffee Table book
July 23, 2013
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June 14, 2015
A cute little book. Gorgeous artwork & great quotes. A nice way to remember the series for those that read it or a small taste to hook in new readers.
July 26, 2016
What a lovely little book. Put me back into all the best feelings from Sandman, and saw lots of old friends.
July 17, 2021
“When the first living thing existed,
I was there waiting.
When the last living thing dies,
my job will be finished.
I'll put the chairs on the tables,
turn out the lights
and lock the universe
behind me when I leave.”
A fun little find in a local Oxfam Bookshop which brings back so many memories from reading the Sandman.
It was hard to pick just one quote for the opening of the review as each one evokes a moment, a memory, and raises a smile.
A perfect stocking filler for any Neil Gaiman fans! 4 stars.
I was there waiting.
When the last living thing dies,
my job will be finished.
I'll put the chairs on the tables,
turn out the lights
and lock the universe
behind me when I leave.”
A fun little find in a local Oxfam Bookshop which brings back so many memories from reading the Sandman.
It was hard to pick just one quote for the opening of the review as each one evokes a moment, a memory, and raises a smile.
A perfect stocking filler for any Neil Gaiman fans! 4 stars.
December 12, 2022
Cualquier intento de recopilación de buenas frases de The Sandman se queda corto, y eso pasa acá. Pero también cualquier intento de recopilación de frases de The Sandman va a producir un libro digno de coleccionarse, y eso también pasa acá.
August 24, 2019
Enjoyed these memorable quotes a lot.
August 30, 2019
Relectura. Lleno de frases poderosas, y con arte cambiante pero tan genial como el texto.
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July 9, 2022"You got what anybody gets, Bernie.
You got a lifetime."
s. 38
You got a lifetime."
s. 38
September 21, 2024
Lots of good art and cool quotes from the sandman graphic novels
Want to read
July 1, 2025Mmmmh. No sé si lo leeré, la verdad.
October 10, 2013
"Things need not have happened to be true.
Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths
that will endure when mere facts
are dust and ashes,
and forgot." -Dream
"That which is dreamed
can never be lost,
can never be undreamed." -Master Li
Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths
that will endure when mere facts
are dust and ashes,
and forgot." -Dream
"That which is dreamed
can never be lost,
can never be undreamed." -Master Li
March 20, 2011
Forgot I owned this, until my girlfriend got into reading Sandman. A clever little "gift book" for Gaiman fans. The quotes are fun, but the illustrations are what make this work.
October 21, 2018
"The price of getting what you want is getting what you once wanted." I really want to read the whole thing again!
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