Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman (Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman) was born on November 10th, 1960 and is currently 64 years old. Neil Gaiman was born in Portchester, England.
Neil Gaiman is the author of the Neil Gaiman Graphic Novels series which currently consists of 36 novels. The Neil Gaiman Graphic Novels series started in 1987 with the novel Violent Cases. The most recently released novel in the Neil Gaiman Graphic Novels series was Chivalry which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming novels for the Neil Gaiman Graphic Novels series.
Neil Gaiman (Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman) has also written the Sandman Graphic Novels series which has 27 books including Preludes and Nocturnes and The Doll's House.
In 2016, Neil Gaiman, along with Dave Stewart, Colorist and J. H. Williams III, Cover Art, Penciller, Inker, were nominated for the "Professional" award, a World Fantasy Special Award for their book
The Sandman: Overture.
Neil Gaiman: Awards & Accolades
Neil Gaiman won the St. Louis Literary Award, Distinguished Figure in Literature, in 2023.
Neil Gaiman has won many awards including:
- A Midsummer Night's Dream won the World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction, in 1991.
- Stardust won the Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature, in 1999 as well as the Alex Awards - Best Book in 2000.
- The Dream Hunters won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Illustrated Narrative, in 1999.
- The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2000.
- Silver Birch, Blood Moon won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2000.
- American Gods won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 2001 as well as the Hugo Award - Best Novel in 2002.
- Coraline won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Work for Young Readers, in 2002 as well as the Hugo Award - Best Novella in 2003.
- The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2003.
- Endless Nights won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Illustrated Narrative, in 2003.
- A Study in Emerald (in Shadows Over Baker Street) won the Hugo Award, Best Short Story, in 2004.
- Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2004.
- Anansi Boys won the Alex Awards, Best Book, in 2006 as well as the British Fantasy Award - Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) in 2006, Mythopoeic Award - Fantasy Award for Adult Literature in 2006.
- Fragile Things won the British Fantasy Award, Best Collection, in 2007.
- Blueberry Girl won the Goodreads Awards, Best Picture Books, in 2009.
- The Graveyard Book won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 2009 as well as the John Newbery Medal Awards - Newbery Medal in 2009, Audie Award - Audiobook of the Year in 2009, Audie Award - Best Multi-Voiced Performance Award in 2015.
- Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? won the Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics, in 2009 as well as the British Fantasy Award - Comic/Graphic Novel in 2010.
- Odd and the Frost Giants won the Audie Award, Best Narration by the Author, in 2010.
- Best New Horror 20 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2010.
- Stories: All-New Tales won the Shirley Jackson Award, Best Anthology, in 2010 as well as the Audie Award - Best Short Stories or Collections in 2011.
- The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains won the Shirley Jackson Award, Best Novelette, in 2010.
- My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2011.
- Demons: Encounters with the Devil and His Minions, Fallen Angels, and the Possessed won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2011.
- Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2012.
- The Ocean at the End of the Lane won the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, in 2013 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Fantasy in 2013.
- Trigger Warning won the Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy, in 2015.
- Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel, in 2015.
- Overture won the Hugo Award, Best Graphic Story/Comic, in 2016.
- Behold! Oddities, Curiosities and Undefinable Wonders won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2017.
- Norse Mythology won the Audie Award, Best Narration by the Author, in 2018.
- Snow, Glass, Apples won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel, in 2019.
The following novels by Neil Gaiman were also nominated for these awards:
- Good Omens: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1991).
- Angels and Visitations: A Miscellany: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1994).
- Troll Bridge: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (1994).
- Snow White, Blood Red: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1994).
- Worlds' End: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1996).
- The Sandman: Book of Dreams: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1997).
- The Wake: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1998).
- Neverwhere: Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (1998). Audie Award, Best Narration by the Author (2008).
- Smoke and Mirrors: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (1998).
- Shadows of Light and Dark: British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (1999).
- The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (1999).
- Shoggoth's Old Peculiar: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (1999).
- The Dream Hunters: Hugo Award, Best Related Work (2000).
- Fourteenth Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2001). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2002). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2002).
- American Gods: World Fantasy Award, Novel (2002). British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2002). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (2002). Audie Award, Audiobook of the Year (2012). Audie Award, Best Fiction (2012).
- Coraline: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (2002). World Fantasy Award, Novella (2003). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (2003).
- October in the Chair: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (2003).
- The Wolves in the Walls: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Work for Young Readers (2003).
- Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2003).
- The Problem of Susan: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (2005).
- Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2005).
- The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2005).
- Shrouded by Darkness: Tales of Terror: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2007).
- Fragile Things: Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2007).
- Wizards / Dark Alchemy: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Anthology (2007).
- How to Talk to Girls at Parties: Hugo Award, Best Short Story (2007).
- The Graveyard Book: Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Young Adult Literature (2008). World Fantasy Award, Novel (2009). British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2009). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (2009). Audie Award, Audiobook of the Year (2015).
- Odd and the Frost Giants: World Fantasy Award, Novella (2009).
- Crazy Hair: Goodreads Awards, Best Picture Books (2009).
- Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2010). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2010).
- Hellbound Hearts: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2010).
- Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?: Hugo Award, Best Graphic Story/Comic (2010).
- Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry: Audie Award, Best Original Work (2011).
- Stories: All-New Tales: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2011).
- The Case of Death and Honey: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2012). Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2013).
- Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2013).
- Chu's Day: Goodreads Awards, Best Picture Books (2013).
- The Ocean at the End of the Lane: British Book Awards, UK Author of the Year (2013). World Fantasy Award, Novel (2014). Alex Awards, Best Book (2014). British Fantasy Award, Best Fantasy Novel (the Robert Holdstock Award) (2014). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (2014). Audie Award, Best Narration by the Author (2014). Audie Award, Best Fiction (2014). Goodreads Awards, Best of the Best (2018).
- Fortunately, the Milk: British Book Awards, Children's Book of the Year (2013). Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2013).
- Fearie Tales: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2014).
- Rogues: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2015).
- Overture: Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics (2015).
- The Sleeper and the Spindle: Audie Award, Best Audio Drama (2016).
- The View from the Cheap Seats: Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction (2016). Hugo Award, Best Related Work (2017). Audie Award, Best Narration by the Author (2017).
- Gutted: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2016).
- Norse Mythology: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2017). British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (2018).
- The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2018).
- Edited By: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2021).
Neil Gaiman: Lists & Other Mentions
- Anansi Boys was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
Neil Gaiman: TV/Movies Based on Books
Neil Gaiman's works have resulted in several TV adaptations. Here is a list in alphabetical order:
American Gods (April 30, 2017 – March 21, 2021) - The TV series was based on the novel of the same name and Neil Gaiman served as an executive producer. There were three seasons and a total of twenty-six episodes. Ricky Whittle starred as Shadow Moon and Emily Browning as Laura Moon. There were some noteworthy appearances on the show such as Danny Trejo and Marilyn Manson both appearing in season three.
Anansi Boys (TBA) - The upcoming TV miniseries is based on the novel of the same name. The miniseries currently has one season with six episodes and will air on Amazon Video. Fiona Shaw and Whoopi Goldberg are part of the cast.
Good Omens (May 31, 2019 – present) - The series is based on a novel of the same name that Neil Gaiman wrote with Terry Pratchett. There is currently one season with six episodes available on Amazon Video with a second season set to be released in the summer of 2023. Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman had planned to adapt Good Omens as a movie for years, with various directors and writers attached to the project along the way. After Terry Pratchett's death, Neil Gaiman refused to ever consider working on the adaptation alone but changed his mind when he received a letter from Terry Pratchett, written to be sent after his death, urging him to finish the project. Neil Gaiman cameos as a sleeping man in the cinema and Terry Pratchett's iconic hat and scarf appear in Aziraphale's bookshop.
Lucifer (January 25, 2016 – September 10, 2021) - This series was based on the Lucifer character that Neil Gaiman created for DC Comics' Vertigo which first appeared in the comic book series The Sandman and also is a loose adaptation of the original comic book. The series initially aired on Fox for the first three seasons before Fox decided to cancel the series, but Netflix decided to pick up the show and aired a further three seasons.
Neil Gaiman Likely Stories (May 26, 2016) - This TV miniseries is based off of a short collection of the same name. The miniseries consists of one season with four episodes. A couple of fun facts about the series is that the character Simon Manyonda is given medication for a possible venereal disease that is called "Namiaglein" which is Neil Gaiman spelt backwards and also Neil Gaiman makes an appearance in the fourth episode as himself.
The Sandman (August 5, 2022 – present) - The TV series based on the 1989–1996 comic book written by Neil Gaiman by the same name. There is currently one season with eleven episodes on Netflix and the series has been renewed for a second season. The main cast include Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt.
Neil Gaiman's works have resulted in a few movie adaptations. Here they are in alphabetical order:
Coraline (February 6, 2009) - This film is based on Neil Gaiman's novella of the same name. The film grossed over $124 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing stop-motion film of all time. The film won Annie Awards for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production, Best Character Design in an Animated Feature Production and Best Production Design in an Animated Feature Production.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties (May 25, 2018) - The film is based on the short story of the same name. It was directed by John Cameron Mitchell and starred Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman, Ruth Wilson and Matt Lucas.
Stardust (August 10, 2007) - The film is based on the novel of the same name. The film has several notable stars such as Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Ricky Gervais, Jason Flemyng, Rupert Everett, Peter O'Toole, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Robert De Niro, with narration by Ian McKellen. There were some substantial changes from the book that were necessary because there was just so much content in the book that would have made the movie to long, these changes were fully supported by Neil Gaiman.
Related Authors
The most common authors followed by users who also follow Neil Gaiman are:
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- Andy Weir, author of the novel: Project Hail Mary.
- J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings Series.
- Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games Series.
Neil Gaiman: F.A.Q
When was Neil Gaiman Born? How old is Neil Gaiman?
Neil Gaiman was born on November 10th, 1960. Neil Gaiman is currently 64 years old.
Where was Neil Gaiman Born?
Neil Gaiman was born in Portchester, England and is English.
What awards has Neil Gaiman won?
Neil Gaiman has won the following awards: Distinguished Figure in Literature at the St. Louis Literary Award (2023).
What book awards has Neil Gaiman won?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: World Fantasy Award Short Fiction (1991).
Stardust: Mythopoeic Award Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (1999), Alex Awards Best Book (2000).
The Dream Hunters: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in Illustrated Narrative (1999).
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2000).
Silver Birch, Blood Moon: World Fantasy Award Anthology (2000).
American Gods: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (2001), Hugo Award Best Novel (2002).
Coraline: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in Work for Young Readers (2002), Hugo Award Best Novella (2003).
The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest: World Fantasy Award Anthology (2003).
Endless Nights: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in Illustrated Narrative (2003).
A Study in Emerald (in Shadows Over Baker Street): Hugo Award Best Short Story (2004).
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2004).
Anansi Boys: Alex Awards Best Book (2006), British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2006), Mythopoeic Award Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (2006).
Fragile Things: British Fantasy Award Best Collection (2007).
Blueberry Girl: Goodreads Awards Best Picture Books (2009).
The Graveyard Book: Hugo Award Best Novel (2009), John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (2009), Audie Award Audiobook of the Year (2009), Audie Award Best Multi-Voiced Performance Award (2015).
Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?: Goodreads Awards Best Graphic Novels and Comics (2009), British Fantasy Award Comic/Graphic Novel (2010).
Odd and the Frost Giants: Audie Award Best Narration by the Author (2010).
Best New Horror 20: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2010).
Stories: All-New Tales: Shirley Jackson Award Best Anthology (2010), Audie Award Best Short Stories or Collections (2011).
The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains: Shirley Jackson Award Best Novelette (2010).
My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me: World Fantasy Award Anthology (2011).
Demons: Encounters with the Devil and His Minions, Fallen Angels, and the Possessed: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2011).
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2012).
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: British Book Awards Book of the Year (2013), Goodreads Awards Best Fantasy (2013).
Trigger Warning: Goodreads Awards Best Fantasy (2015).
Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel (2015).
Overture: Hugo Award Best Graphic Story/Comic (2016).
Behold! Oddities, Curiosities and Undefinable Wonders: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2017).
Norse Mythology: Audie Award Best Narration by the Author (2018).
Snow, Glass, Apples: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel (2019).
What was the first book Neil Gaiman wrote?
The first book written by Neil Gaiman was We Can Get Them For You Wholesale, published in 1984.
What was the most recent book Neil Gaiman wrote?
His most recently released work was Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham: The Silver Age on May 8th, 2024.
Will there be any more books by Neil Gaiman?
Neil Gaiman does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Neil Gaiman written?
Neil Gaiman has written 168 books across 50 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 4 books in the American Gods Series
- 3 American Gods Graphic Novels
- 25 Sandman Graphic Novels
- 2 Sandman Non-Fiction Books
- 1 book in the Babylon 5 Series
- 1 book in the Best American Comics Series
- 3 books in the Chu Series
- 4 Death Graphic Novels
- 3 books in the InterWorld Series
- 2 books in the London Below Series
- 1 book in the Marvel 1602 Series
- 3 Miracleman Graphic Novels
- 2 books in the Neil Gaiman's Mr. Hero The Newmatic Man Series
- 1 Spawn Graphic Novels
- 2 books in the Temps Series
- 7 Standalone Novels
- 16 Short Stories/Novellas
- 2 Plays
- 7 Children's Books
- 36 Graphic Novels
- 13 Short Story Collections
- 9 Non-Fiction Books
- 1 book in the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Series
- 2 books in the Year's Best Fantasy Series
- 1 The Dreaming (1996-2001)
- 1 book in the Books of Magic Series
- 1 Rudyard Kipling Short Story Collections
- 5 books in The Absolute Sandman Series
- 2 books in The Neil Gaiman Library Series
- 1 book in the DC Through the 80s Series
- 3 books in the Norse Mythology: The Graphic Novels Series
- 1 book in the Spawn Origins Series
- 1 book in the Death of the Endless Series
- 1 Hellblazer Graphic Novels
- 1 book in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series