Neil Gaiman (Kimberly Butler)

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Neil Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and screenplays.

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He was born on 10 November 1960 in Portchester, Hampshire.

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His works include the comic book series The Sandman and the novels Good Omens, Stardust, Anansi Boys, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book.

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Following the publication of his groundbreaking series ‘Sandman’ (1989-1996) he has become established as one of the creators of modern comics.

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Gaiman has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals.

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He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book (2008)

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Gaiman is active as a television and screenwriter.

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