The Sandman: King of Dreams (2003) by Alisa Kwitney is an official companion book to Neil Gaiman’s groundbreaking Sandman comic series, offering an in-depth exploration of the Dream King’s mythos. Blending analysis, interviews, and lush artwork from the original comics, the book delves into the creation of Morpheus (Dream) and his Endless siblings, the arc of the series’ 75 issues, and its cultural impact.
Kwitney, a former DC Comics editor, provides behind-the-scenes insights into Gaiman’s storytelling process, the evolution of characters like Death, Delirium, and Lucifer, and the series’ blend of horror, fantasy, and literary allusion. The book also features commentary from artists such as Dave McKean and Jill Thompson, making it a treasure trove for Sandman devotees.
For fans of: The Sandman: Overture, The Annotated Sandman, or Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology.
