Neil Gaiman introduces this imagination-sparking collection of illustrations, describing an old man drawing fragments of earthly wisdom. The book unfolds as fifty-two double-page, dream-touched scenes, filled with a beguiling mix of whimsy, surreal elements, fantastical touches, and realistic details, all finely rendered in black pen with crosshatching and strategic splashes of watercolor.

Each spread stands alone, holding a hundred stories and possibilities in its wordless details. Imagine koalas floating through the air in a large leaf, luminous jellyfish drifting near a hot-air balloon in outer space, or a giant tabby obstructing a city street as it naps.