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Neil GaimanEnglish science fiction writer.
Date of Birth: 10.11.1960
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is an English science fiction writer, graphic novel and comic book author, and film screenplay writer. He was born on November 10, 1960, in the city of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Early Career
In 1984, Gaiman completed his first work, a biography of the band Duran Duran. During the same time, he worked as a journalist and conducted interviews for various British magazines. In the late 1980s, his book "Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion" about writer Douglas Adams and his book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" was published.
Collaboration with Terry Pratchett
In 1988, Gaiman co-wrote the novel "Good Omens" with renowned English writer Terry Pratchett. In 1997, Gaiman wrote the fairy tale novel "Stardust," which won the Mythopoeic Award in 1999. The novel was later adapted into a film directed by Matthew Vaughn in 2007.
Work in Comics
Gaiman has written numerous comics for several publishers. His award-winning series "The Sandman" revolves around Morpheus, the anthropomorphic personification of Dream. The series began in 1987 and concluded in 1996, with 75 regular issues, special issues, and a prelude collected into 11 volumes that are still in print. In 1996, Gaiman and Ed Kramer co-wrote "The Sandman: Book of Dreams," which was nominated for the British Fantasy Award and featured stories and articles from authors such as Tori Amos, Clive Barker, and Tad Williams.
Current Life
Currently, Neil Gaiman resides in America with his wife and children. His notable works include "American Gods" (2001), "Neverwhere," "Coraline," "Anansi Boys," "The Sleeper and the Spindle," "Smoke and Mirrors" (a collection of short stories), and "Fragile Things" (a collection of short stories).
