Neil Gaiman is a renowned English author, whose impressive body of work encompasses a wide range of creative mediums, including short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. He is particularly celebrated for his iconic comic book series, The Sandman, as well as his novels, such as Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book.
Growing up, Gaiman was deeply influenced by the literary works of esteemed authors, including C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Lewis Carroll, Mary Shelley, Rudyard Kipling, Edgar Allan Poe, and Alan Moore. The diverse range of these literary giants undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping Gaiman's unique writing style and genre-bending approach.
In addition to his literary endeavors, Gaiman has also made a notable contribution to the world of television, having written episodes for the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, during Matt Smith's tenure as the Doctor.