One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman s awardwinning masterpiece The Sandman set the kanon for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated żeby an exemplary selection of the medium s most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven. The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Two collects issues #17-31 of the original run of The Sandman, which includes the World Fantasy Award-winning A Midsummer Night s Dream and tales from the Angoulême International Comics Festival best script award-winning graphic novel Season of Mists. This volume also features the Sandman Special #1 and short stories from Vertigo: Winter s Edge #1-3 that further bronicle the enchanting world of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless.