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Gaiman, Neil

Gaiman, Neil

Author Biography & Works

Neil Gaiman is a British author known for his works in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He has written numerous books, graphic novels, and comics, and has won several awards for his work, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards.Some of his most famous works include the novel "American Gods," the Sandman comic book series, and the children's book "Coraline." Gaiman's writing is known for its blend of dark fantasy, whimsy, and mythology, and often explores themes such as the power of storytelling and the intersection of the mundane and the supernatural.In addition to his writing, Gaiman has also worked on various adaptations of his work for film, television, and theater. He is also a prolific public speaker and has given talks and lectures on a wide range of topics, including writing, creativity, and the power of imagination.Overall, Neil Gaiman is a beloved and influential figure in the world of literature and storytelling, and his works continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Books by Gaiman, Neil

American Gods

American Gods

Neil Gaiman is an ever-popular writer who's branched into cinema, comics, and books. Quite a few people will argue that Neverwhere or Stardust is better than American Gods, but I...

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Good Omens

Good Omens

Fantasy has never been so clever or funny as it is in the brilliant Good Omens.Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen form a super team and pen one of the funniest...

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American Gods (2003)

American Gods (2003)

American Gods by Neil Gaiman won the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novel. "American Gods" is a novel written by Neil Gaiman, first published in 2001. The story follows the character...

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Anansi Boys

Anansi Boys

Fat Charlie Nancy's normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn't know his dad was a god. And he never knew he...

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Good Omens

Good Omens

A sushi-loving angel, a gearhead demon and Death as a gamer nerd. Do we even need to be a plot?Why it's on this listSometimes fantasy (and its audience) takes itself...

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Neverwhere

Neverwhere

Most (all?) of Gaiman’s works are urban fantasy. The crowd favorite is Neverwhere, which is an interesting take on the whole multiverse conceit found in science fiction. The premise is...

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Ocean At The End Of The Lane

Ocean At The End Of The Lane

A powerful story that deals with themes of childhood, innocence, and growing up. What's particularly powerful is Gaiman's ability to harness feelings that most of us, as children, have experienced...

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The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

Gaiman is one of the biggest names in modern fantasy, and for good reason. His ability to craft fairytale-like, lyrical stories is almost unparalleled. With The Graveyard Book, he goes...

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Coraline

Coraline

This haunting children's novel follows a young, curious girl named Coraline, who discovers a hidden world inside a locked cupboard in her home. Inside this world, everything is better. Her...

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Stardust

Stardust

E-book extra: Neil Gaiman's "Writing and the Imagination."In the tranquil fields and meadows of long-ago England, there is a small hamlet that has stood on a jut of granite for...

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The Sandman

The Sandman

Neil Gaiman is Neil Gaiman. Picking which of his books should be on these lists is kind of like picking the best Queen song. They're (mostly) brilliant, so it comes...

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American Gods

American Gods

In his novel, American Gods, Neil Gaiman ventures into the heart of contemporary America, juxtaposing the decline of America's 'Old Gods' with the rise of new 'deities' (e.g. technology, mass...

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Anansi Boys

Anansi Boys

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Neil Gaiman returns to the territory of his masterpiece, American Gods (soon to be a Starz Original Series), to once again probe the...

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The Monarch Of The Glen

The Monarch Of The Glen

A special illustrated edition of The Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. This American Gods world novella will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett...

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Black Dog

Black Dog

In a modern fairy tale about the power of fear and how it distorts our view of the world, the Black Dog that appears outside the Hope family's home seems...

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Neverwhere

Neverwhere

Gaiman's work is perfect for anyone who's after stories with 'mundane' protagonists from the real world who are pulled into worlds of unsettling dark fantasy. His stories have worth not...

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Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology

“Remarkable.… Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos.”―Lisa L. Hannett, AtlanticNeil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents...

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Trigger Warning

Trigger Warning

This third collection of short fiction by Gaiman includes previously published pieces of short fiction -- stories, verse, and a Doctor Who story written for the series' fiftieth anniversary (Nothing...

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