Michael Moorcock
Michael Moorcock (Michael John Moorcock) was born on December 18th, 1939 and is currently 86 years old. Michael Moorcock was born in London, England.
Michael Moorcock is the author of 16 Collections. The first collection published was Moorcock's Book of Martyrs / Dying for Tomorrow, in 1976. The most recently published collection was The Brothel in Rosenstrasse and Other Stories which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming collections.
Moorcock won the Seiun Award in 1986 for the entire Elric Saga.
Michael Moorcock: Awards & Accolades
Michael Moorcock has won multiple awards including: The British Fantasy Award The Karl Edward Wagner Award (Important Contribution), in 1993, World Fantasy Award Life Achievement, in 2000 and the Bram Stoker Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2004.
Moorcock's books have also won multiple awards, The Knight of the Swords won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 1972. The Jade Man's Eyes won the British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story, in 1974. The Sword and the Stallion won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 1975. The Hollow Lands won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 1976. Gloriana won the World Fantasy Award, Novel, in 1979. The Vanishing Tower / The Sleeping Sorceress won the Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work, in 1986.
The following novels by Michael Moorcock were also nominated for these awards:
- The King of the Swords: Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award (1972).
- White Stars: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1976).
- The Sailor on the Seas of Fate: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1977).
- Gloriana: British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1979). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2003).
- The War Hound and the World's Pain: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1982).
- Elric at the End of Time: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1982).
- Third Annual Collection: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1991).
- Colour: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novelet (1993).
- London Bone: British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (2002).
- Firing the Cathedral: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (2003).
- Cross Plains Universe: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2007).
- Logorrhea: Good Words Make Good Stories: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Anthology (2007). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2008).
- Fast Ships, Black Sails: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Anthology (2008).
- The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2012).
- Curare: British Fantasy Award, Best Novella (2013).
The Swords Trilogy was nominated for the 1972 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award.
Michael Moorcock: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Vanishing Tower / The Sleeping Sorceress: NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
- Behold the Man: AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books Selection in 2021.
Related Authors
Fans of Michael Moorcock also enjoy these authors:
- Frank Herbert, author of the Dune Series.
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings Series.
- John Scalzi, author of the Old Man's War Series.
- Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
Michael Moorcock: F.A.Q
When was Michael Moorcock Born? How old is Michael Moorcock?
Michael Moorcock was born on December 18th, 1939. Michael Moorcock is currently 86 years old.
Where was Michael Moorcock Born?
Michael Moorcock was born in London, England and is English.
What awards has Michael Moorcock won?
Michael Moorcock has won the following awards: The Karl Edward Wagner Award (Important Contribution) at the British Fantasy Award (1993), Life Achievement at the World Fantasy Award (2000) and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bram Stoker Awards (2004).
What book awards has Michael Moorcock won?
The Knight of the Swords: British Fantasy Award: Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1972).
The Jade Man's Eyes: British Fantasy Award: Best Short Story (1974).
The Sword and the Stallion: British Fantasy Award: Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1975).
The Hollow Lands: British Fantasy Award: Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1976).
Gloriana: World Fantasy Award: Novel (1979).
The Vanishing Tower / The Sleeping Sorceress: Seiun Award: Best Translated Long Work (1986).
What was the first book Michael Moorcock wrote?
The first book written by Michael Moorcock was The Sundered Worlds / The Blood Red Game, published in 1962.
What was the most recent book Michael Moorcock wrote?
His most recently released work was The Albino's Secret on October 14th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Michael Moorcock?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Michael Moorcock book is
Elric of Melniboné / The Dreaming City. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Elric of Melniboné / The Dreaming City (8.00)
- The Bane of the Black Sword / Song of the Black Sword (8.33)
- The Sailor on the Seas of Fate (8.57)
- Stormbringer (8.40)
- The Vanishing Tower / The Sleeping Sorceress (8.33)
Are there upcoming new books by Michael Moorcock?
Michael Moorcock does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Michael Moorcock written?
Michael Moorcock has written 154 books across 51 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 6 books in the Best SF Stories From New Worlds Series
- 6 books in the Chronicles Of Corum Series
- 4 books in the Colonel Pyat Quartet Series
- 3 books in the Count Brass Series
- 6 books in the Dancers At The End Of Time Series
- 11 books in the Elric Saga Series
- 2 Elric Saga Short Stories/Novellas
- 3 books in the Elric: The Moonbeam Roads Series
- 12 books in the Eternal Champion Series
- 12 books in the Jerry Cornelius Series
- 2 books in the Jerry Cornell Series
- 2 books in the Karl Glogauer Series
- 5 books in the Last Emperor Of Melnibone Series
- 2 books in the London Series
- 1 book in the Metatemporal Detectives Series
- 3 books in the Michael Kane Series
- 3 books in the Oswald Bastable Series
- 4 books in the Runestaff/Hawkmoon Series
- 2 books in the Sanctuary Of The White Friars Series
- 3 books in the Second Ether Series
- 5 books in the Von Bek Family Series
- 13 Standalone Novels
- 2 Graphic Novels
- 10 Non-Fiction Books
- 4 Short Stories/Novellas
- 16 Short Story Collections
- 1 book in the Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures Series
- 3 Elric Saga Collections
- 6 Elric Saga Graphic Novels
- 1 book in the Outspoken Authors Series
- 1 book in the Sexton Blake Series
- 1 book in the Tom Strong Series