Death
“Death” by Neil Gaiman, published by National Geographic Books on March 25, 2014, is an illustrated collection that features the beloved character Death from Gaiman’s acclaimed “The Sandman” series. This edition spans 320 pages and presents a series of solo adventures that delve into themes of love, life, and mortality through the unique lens of Death, who is portrayed as a young, likable figure. The stories explore her interactions with mortals, including a poignant encounter with a teenager and a 250-year-old homeless woman, as well as a narrative involving a rising music star grappling with her identity.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and introspection as Death walks the Earth to connect with those she will eventually meet. The collection includes her first appearance from “The Sandman” series and additional tales that further develop her character. Through these narratives, Gaiman invites readers to reflect on the complexities of existence and the inevitability of death, all while maintaining a sincere and thoughtful tone. This illustrated edition offers a visually engaging experience that complements the depth of the stories within.
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From the pages of Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman comes fan-favorite character Death in a collection of her solo adventures!
The first story introduces the young, pale, perky, and genuinely likable Death. One day in every century, Death walks the Earth to better understand those to whom she will be the final visitor. Today is that day. As a young mortal girl named Didi, Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year old homeless woman find her missing heart. What follows is a sincere musing on love, life and (of course) death.
In the second story, a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death that Death herself should make an appearance. A practical, honest, and intelligent story that illuminates “the miracle of death.”
Plus, Death’s first appearance from the Sandman series, her tale from Sandman: Endless Nights, and much more!
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