She cut her genre teeth on the wizard of oz books at the tender age of 6 years old, and was reading epic adult fantasy novels by the age of 10. Some of his bestknown works include gris grimly s frankenstein, edgar allan poe s tales of mystery and madness and edgar allan poe s tales of death and dementia, and neil gaiman s bestselling picture book the dangerous alphabet. Neil gaiman is amongst britains foremost writers of fantasy and graphic novels. It wasnt until i started working at scholastic that i knew neil even had books that were actually for kids. Here the author of coraline and the graveyard book talks about controversial books in. Jun 24, 2014 116 of 363 results for neil gaiman childrens books skip to main search results amazon prime.
Similarly, ive left out gaiman s nonfiction writings, even though you really should take in the view from the cheap seats. I was the kind of kid whose parents would drop him off at the local town library on their way to work, and id go and work my way through the children s area. The graveyard book the juxtaposition of children in cemeteries is something gaiman has played with on more than one occasion. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. Discover neil gaimans awardwinning picture books, novels, and story collections for younger readers. See all books authored by neil gaiman, including good omens. Below is a list of neil gaimans books including his graphic novels in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. His first published work was a duran duran biography in 1984. I read everything from american gods to the sandman series. Times has described his multimillionselling graphic novel series sandman as the greatest epic in the history of comic books.
I have an odd habit of humming songs that, later, i realise, have something to do with the situation im in. Neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. A definitive ranking of the best neil gaiman fiction books. This list includes nonfiction books and stories by tony bradman, jane chisholm, michael morpurgo, cressida cowell, terry deary, and neil gaiman. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books.
At ted 2014 in vancouver, he hosted a semisecret latenight event where he read a ghost story and a brilliant short essay titled ghost in the machine, contemplating the psychology of why scary stories speak to us so powerfully. Neil gaiman has won fame as a fantasy writer for adults, but his kids books are just as wonderful. We read neverwhere in a british fantasy course in undergrad and. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. Neil gaiman on ray bradburys fahrenheit 451, why we read, and how speculative storytelling enlarges our humanity neil gaiman on why scary stories appeal to us, the art of fear in childrens books, and the most terrifying ghosts haunting society. By official press release thursday, march 1st, 2018 the sandman universe is made up of four new ongoing series, existing in a shared universe, building upon gaiman s new york times bestselling series that lyrically weaved together stories of dreams and magic.
His known works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Aug 29, 2015 neil gaiman is no stranger to having his books banned. Neil gaimans coraline and the adult childrens book. A walking tour of the shambles adventures in the dream trade american. He is popularly known for his notable works, such as the comic book series the sandman and his novels american gods, stardust, the graveyard book, and coraline, which is. Bulletin of the center for childrens books ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, rise to your feet and applaud. Here the author of coraline and the graveyard book talks about controversial books in libraries, censorship threats to graphic novels and why. Jun 18, 20 i didnt discover neil gaiman until i was 18, a little past the young readers age. Neil gaiman books list of books by author neil gaiman. Schwab is much like the popular fantasy author neil gaiman, who also writes for all ages. He has written the childrens novel coraline, the young adult novel the graveyard book, the adult novel stardust and the cultclassic graphic novel series the sandman, which has no age limit and thats just naming a few of his works.
In this inventive, short, yet perfectly formed novel inspired by traditional norse mythology, neil gaiman takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants and gods and back. We read neverwhere in a british fantasy course in undergrad and i was obsessed. Discover neil gaiman s awardwinning picture books, novels, and story collections for younger readers. Neil richard gaiman was born on november 10, 1960 in portchester, england. Neil gaimanwinner of both a newbery and carnegie medalpresents four of his bestloved acclaimed novels for young readers in this collection. Apr 12, 2018 neil gaiman has won fame as a fantasy writer for adults, but his kid s books are just as wonderful. Gris grimly is a children s book illustrator who moonlights in painting and filmmaking. The graveyard book is a young adult fantasy novel by the english author neil gaiman, simultaneously published in britain and america in 2008. Jul 12, 2012 neil gaiman has won armfuls of prizes for his books for adults and children. His father, david bernard gaiman worked at their family chain of stores while his mother, sheila gaiman was a pharmacist. Gaimans pacing is superb, and he steers the tension of the tale with a deft and practiced narrative touch. Similarly, ive left out gaimans nonfiction writings, even though you really should take in the view from the cheap seats.
Neil gaiman is a featured author on the school reading list and appears in the following recommended reading lists for children. Recommended reading books for children by neil gaiman. Missing from this list are his notable cadre of exclusively childrens books my sincerest regards to chu. Times has described his multimillionselling graphic novel series sandman as the greatest epic in. Order of neil gaiman books neil gaiman is an english author of fantasy, horror and science fiction novels, graphic novels, short stories, comic books, audiobooks and screenplays. Author says physical books are here to stay during keynote speech on what he sees as future of books, reading and libraries. Chu s day, illustrated by adam rex chu is a little panda with a big sneeze.
He is best known for his sandman comic book series. Neil gaiman autographing a copy of coraline, national book fair, washington, d. Neil gaiman on why scary stories appeal to us, the art of fear in childrens books, and the most terrifying ghosts haunting society fear is a wonderful thing, in small doses. Mirrormask is a breathtaking film written by bestselling author neil gaiman and brought to life through the vision of acclaimed artist and director dave mckean.
Neil gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the carnegie and newbery medals for the same work the graveyard book. Neil gaiman signs deal with harpercollins for five childrens. Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming by neil gaiman, october 15, 20. Mar 05, 2018 missing from this list are his notable cadre of exclusively childrens books my sincerest regards to chu.
Everyones favorite sneezing panda from newbery medalwinning author neil gaiman and acclaimed illustrator adam rex. Books pop culture coraline free books free to read levar burton neil gaiman the graveyard book emily odonnell is a writer and photographer with roots in some of the earliest online fandoms. I didnt discover neil gaiman until i was 18, a little past the young readers age. Children should be allowed to read whatever they enjoy, the author neil gaiman has said as he warned that wellmeaning adults could destroy a childs love of reading for ever. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and bram. He is an english author of novels, short films, audio theater, graphic novels, comic book, and films. May 23, 2019 neil gaiman is one of those rare authors who is read by adults, young adults and children alike, covering scifi and fantasy fiction, short stories, picture books for kids and graphic novels. All the books by neil gaiman, covering scifi and fantasy fiction books, short stories, picture books for kids and graphic novels. From picture books to middle grade titles, he s written something for every age of young reader. Iracbc childrens choice winner dorothy canfield fisher childrens book award masterlist vermont winner bram stoker award for best work for young readers winner hugo award for best novella winner school library journal best book winner critical praise gaimans tale is inventive, scary, thrilling and finally affirmative. A fantasy book by neil gaiman is always a new experience. Neil gaiman is one of those rare authors who is read by adults, young adults and children alike, covering scifi and fantasy fiction, short stories, picture books for kids. Neil gaiman became a published novelist in 1990, teaming up with terry pratchett to coauthor good omens.
Neil richard mackinnon gaiman was born on the 10th of november year 1960. Oct 14, 20 children should be allowed to read whatever they enjoy, the author neil gaiman has said as he warned that wellmeaning adults could destroy a child s love of reading for ever gaiman was. Bulletin of the center for childrens books gaiman has one creepy imagination, and his goosebumpinducing tale is given full visual throttle by mckeans illustrations. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch, and american gods, and more on. Ive been a huge fan of his work for adults for many years, and i love his approach to childrens books.
This original novella is helena s tale in her own voice, written by master storyteller neil gaiman and accompanied by original art by dave mckean and images from the film. You forget its a fantasy story after a couple of pages and you find yourself sucked into a new world. Discover neil gaimans awardwinning picture books and novels for children including coraline and the graveyard book. The graveyard book gaiman, neil, mckean, dave, atwood, margaret on. Neil gaiman is an extraordinarily imaginative writer who works in a variety of formats, writing graphic novels or, book length comics, short stories, novels, childrens books. Neil gaiman is no stranger to having his books banned. Chus day, illustrated by adam rex chu is a little panda with a big sneeze. Preeti chhibber jun 18, 20 this post is part of our neil gaiman reading day.
Neil gaiman neils work books mirrormask, childrens. When i hear neil gaiman s books, however, i am drawn all the way back, full force, into a world of all new rules. Neil gaiman is one of those rare authors who is read by adults, young adults and children alike, covering scifi and fantasy fiction, short stories, picture books for kids and graphic novels. Helena is about to embark on a most amazing journey.
Now the bestselling author is set to publish his first picture book for the very young, chu s day, the story of a. He originated from a family of eastern european jewish decent. The princess of kaguya has got us thinking, which childrens and teen books would you most love to see made into gorgeous animations by studio. This original novella is helenas tale in her own voice, written by master storyteller neil gaiman and accompanied by original art by dave mckean and images from the film. Its the story of a little child who by pure luck escaped the murderer who came to kill his family, and toddled up the road to a graveyard, whose ghosts took him in and raised him as their own, calling him bod short for nobody. Neil gaiman biography life, family, childhood, children. The graveyard book won the newbery medal and the carnegie medal and is a hugo award winner for best novel.
Mar 20, 2014 neil gaiman prolific author, champion of the creative life, disciplined writer, sage of literature is one of the greatest storytellers of our time. For his bookshop and website one grand books, the editor aaron hicklin asked people to name the 10 books theyd take with them. Raised in a family of circus performers, shes always dreamed of leading a more ordinary life. I was the kind of kid whose parents would drop him off at the local town library on their way to work, and id go and work my way through the childrens area. It follows the adventures of a boy named bod after his family is murdered. Everything becomes possible, and it all feels real.
Mirrormask childrens edition neil gaiman hardcover. From picture books to middle grade titles, hes written something for every age of young reader. Hand this to a jaded third or fourthgrader and watch their eyes get big. Neil gaiman on why we read and what books do for the human. Here, it becomes the basis for a worrisome yet warming story of nobody owens, a little boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard after the murder of his parents. I love coming up with activities for beloved books, and i love neil gaiman. This book is no more for small children than a tolkien book would be. Charlie nancy, fat nancy, is a fairly normal man living in south london, engaged to be married to rosie. Talking about writing, comics, books, films, bees, demonic tomatoes, cats, travel and a dog ever since. Gaiman was delivering a lecture on monday night about the future of books, reading and libraries to an audience of arts and literary figures. In late 2008, gaiman released a new childrens book, the graveyard book.