To begin with I have to admit (opposite to my gifters hopes) that I've read The Sandman before.

I do appreciate the book though, possibly as much as if I hadn't read it before. It was a few years ago now that I first read through Sandman, and as I was beginning to think about re-reading it (through buying it, despite the high prices in my country) I really appreciate getting it.

(Especially as it made me aware of the new recolored editions (even though I liked the old style too ;) )).