Julian Symons
Julian Symons (Gustave Julian Symons) was born on May 30th, 1912. Julian passed away November 23rd, 1994 at 82 years old. Julian Symons was born in London, England.
Julian Symons has written 67 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1940 with the book A London Letter. The most recently released was Conan Doyle: Portrait of an Artist which was released in 1989.
Julian Symons: Awards & Accolades
Julian Symons has won multiple awards including: The Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 1982 and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 1990.
Symons' books have also won multiple awards, The Colour Of Murder won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Crossed Red Herrings Award, in 1957. The Progress of a Crime won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1961. The 31st Of February won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Martin Beck Award, in 1971. Bloody Murder won the Edgar Award, Special Edgars Award, in 1973.
The following novels by Julian Symons were also nominated for these awards:
- The Progress of a Crime: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1960).
- The End of Solomon Grundy: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1964).
- The Belting Inheritance: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1965).
- The Man Who Killed Himself: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1967).
- The Man Whose Dreams Came True: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1968).
- The Players and The Game: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1972).
- The Blackheath Poisonings: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1978).
- Sweet Adelaide: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1980).
- The Criminal Comedy of the Contented Couple / A Criminal Comedy: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1985).
Julian Symons: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Colour Of Murder was a Crime Writers' Association: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time Selection in 1990.
Julian Symons: TV/Movies Based on Books
Julian’s novel The Blackheath Poisonings was turned into a T.V. series, one series with three episodes, of the same name. Starring Zoë Wanamaker, Patrick Malahide and Christien Anholt. It aired from Dec 7th to the 9th 1992.
Julian’s novel The Narrowing Circle was turned into a film in 1956 of the same name and was directed by Charles Saunders and starring Paul Carpenter, Hazel Court and Russell Napier.
His novel The Man Who Killed Himself was made into a film called Arthur? Arthur! in 1969 was directed by Samuel Gallu and starring Shelley Winters, Donald Pleasence and Terry-Thomas.
Related Authors
Fans of Julian Symons also enjoy these authors:
- Tess Gerritsen, author of the Rizzoli & Isles Series.
- H.G. Wells, author of: The Time Machine.
- Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs Series.
- Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus Series.
- Anne Perry, author of the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt Series.
Julian Symons: F.A.Q
When was Julian Symons Born?
Julian Symons was born on May 30th, 1912.
When did Julian Symons die?
Julian Symons died on November 23rd, 1994 at 82 years old.
Where was Julian Symons Born?
Julian Symons was born in London, England.
What awards has Julian Symons won?
Julian Symons has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (1982) and the Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (1990).
What book awards has Julian Symons won?
What was the first book Julian Symons wrote?
The first book written by Julian Symons was Poem , published in 1938.
What was the most recent book Julian Symons wrote?
His most recently released work was Murder on Christmas Eve on January 1st, 2017.
What is the most popular book by Julian Symons?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Julian Symons book is
The Man Who Killed Himself. Here are his most popular books:
- The Man Who Killed Himself (8.33)
- The Players and The Game (7.33)
- The Man Whose Dreams Came True (6.67)
- The Blackheath Poisonings (7.67)
- Bloody Murder (8.33)
How many books has Julian Symons written?
Julian Symons has written 141 books across 12 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 3 books in the Francis Quarles Series
- 3 books in the Inspector Bland Series
- 2 books in the Inspector Crambo Series
- 8 books in the Joan Kahn-Harper Series
- 2 books in the Sheridan Haynes Series
- 31 Standalone Novels
- 67 Non-Fiction
- 10 Short Stories/Novellas
- 3 Short Story Collections
- 12 Julian Symons Poems
- 3 books in the British Library Crime Classics Series
- 1 book in the Murderous Christmas Stories Series