{"product_id":"the-sandman-9781713551287","title":"The Sandman","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. Just like the original graphic novels  this audio adaptation contains explicit language and graphic violence  as well as strong sexual content and themes. Discretion is advised. This physical edition of The Sandman from Brilliance Publishing contains a beautifully crafted booklet outlining episodes  characters  and voice talent  and features original Sandman graphic novel cover art from Dave McKean. It also includes 3 exclusive Sandman stickers created with exclusive character art from Audible. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times Magazine as \"the greatest epic in the history of comic books \" The Sandman changed the game with its dark  literary world of fantasy and horrorcreating a global  cultural phenomenon in the process. At long last  Audible and DC present the first-ever audio production of The New York Times best-selling series written by acclaimed storyteller Neil Gaiman (who also serves as co-executive producer). Adapted and directed by multi-award-winner (and frequent Gaiman collaborator) Dirk Maggs  and performed by an ensemble cast with James McAvoy (IT  IT Chapter Two  X-Men: First Class  Split) in the title role  this first installment of an original audio series will transport you to a world that rewrites the rules of audio entertainment the way that The Sandman originally redefined the graphic novel. When The Sandman  also known as Lord Morpheusthe immortal king of dreams  stories and the imaginationis pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult  he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free  he must retrieve the three \"tools\" that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion  which has deteriorated in his absence. As the multi-threaded story unspools  The Sandman descends into Hell to confront Lucifer (Michael Sheen)  chases rogue nightmares who have escaped his realm  and crosses paths with an array of characters from DC comic books  ancient myths  and real-world history  including: inmates of Gotham Citys Arkham Asylum  Doctor Destiny  the muse Calliope  the three Fates  William Shakespeare (Arthur Darvill)  and many more. A powerhouse supporting cast helps translate this masterwork into a sonic experience worthy of its legacy  including Riz Ahmed  Kat Dennings  Taron Egerton  Samantha Morton  Bebe Neuwirth  Andy Serkis  and more. Setting the stage for their performance is an unprecedented cinematic soundscape featuring an original musical score by British Academy Award winner James Hannigan. Fans will especially revel in a new twist for the audio adaptation: Neil Gaiman himself serves as the narrator. Follow him as he leads listeners along a winding path of myths  imagination and  often  terror. Even in your wildest dreams  youve never heard anything like this. This first installment of the audio series The Sandman adapts volumes 1-3 of the graphic novel series (Preludes \u0026amp; Nocturnes  The Dolls House  and Dream Country). Based on characters created by Neil Gaiman  Sam Kieth  and Mike Dringenberg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67929720881205,"sku":"ByrdShop_1713551284","price":248.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781713551287.jpg?v=1794199383","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-sandman-9781713551287","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}