Known for his mastery in weaving fantastical narratives, Neil Gaiman is an award-winning English author recognized internationally for his contributions to the literary world. His thought-provoking works span across various genres including fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Not confining himself to one medium, Gaiman has showcased his talent in crafting novels, graphic novels, short stories, comic books, audiobooks and even screenplays.
“Discovering A Love for Comics: A Peek into Gaiman’s Early Inspirations”
At the heart of London, within the confines of the Victoria Tube station, a young Gaiman discovered his fascination for comics. Intrigued by an issue of Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing, this marked the inception of his ever-growing interest in graphic literature. Drawing creative nourishment from literary heavyweights such as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Rudyard Kipling, Gaiman embarked on his journey as a writer.
“Breaking into The Literary Scene: Neil Gaiman’s Early Publications”
1984 saw Gaiman’s foray into publishing with a biography of the band Duran Duran. His debut into the world of fictional prose came six years later in 1990 when he teamed up with Terry Pratchett to co-author Good Omens.
“Books in Order: The Chronological Journey of Gaiman’s Work”
Presented below is a timeline of Neil Gaiman’s literary contributions, including his graphic novels, sequentially arranged to reflect their original publication dates:
Publication Order of American Gods Books
| American Gods | (2001) |    |
| Anansi Boys | (2005) | |
| The Monarch of the Glen | (2016) | |
| Black Dog | (2016) | |