Grains of Sand: 25 Years of the Sandman (exhibition catalog)

The Cartoon Art Museum presents a stunning 144-page full-color soft cover catalog showcasing over 100 pieces from CAM’s historic exhibition Grains of Sand.

Highlights include more than 20 pages from the groundbreaking first issue of Sandman; eight pages from "The Sound of Her Wings," featuring the first appearance of Death from Sandman #8; full-color paintings by Yoshitaka Amano, Barron Storey, J.H. Williams III, and series cover artist Dave McKean; beautiful, un-retouched pencil artwork by famed illustrator Michael Zulli; and highlights from Neil Gaiman's personal collection of Sandman artwork.

Grains of Sand also features new text pieces by Sandman co-creators Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg as well as Sandman: Overture artist J.H. Williams III.

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The $125 Signed Bookplate Edition features original bookplates exclusive to this catalog designed and signed by Mike Dringenberg, Sam Kieth, J.H. Williams III, Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.
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This catalog was made possible by DC Comics and Vertigo, Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, and exhibition co-curator and catalog designer Ryan Graff.