How many copies of Neil Gaiman’s books have been sold?
- Best-selling author Neil Gaiman has sold over 45 million copies of his books, including over 30 million graphic novels and 10 million novels.
- By 2008, Gaiman sold over 10 million copies of his work and has been on a pace of selling over 2.5 million copies per year since then.
- His most famous series of graphic novels, Sandman, sold over 30 million copies worldwide alone.
- The Sandman series is selling at a pace of over 1 million copies per year.
- During its first 7 years after publishing, the Sandman sold over 12 million copies.
- Good Omens, co-written with Terry Pratchett, sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
- Gaiman’s American Gods sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
- Coraline, which was ranked No. 82 on the Guardian’s list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, sold at least 1 million copies worldwide.
- The Graveyard Book sold over 1 million copies and is the only book to win both Newbery and Carnegie Medals awards.
- Gaiman’s books have been translated into over 40 languages.
- Neil Gaiman’s reported net worth is over $20 million.
- It is reported that, in order to discourage organizations and people from trying to invite Gaiman to certain events, Gaiman has an appearance fee set at $45,000.
How many books has Neil Gaiman published?
- Neil Gaiman published 70 various art pieces that appeared in 68 different publications. These works include doodles, sketches, thumbnails, portraits, and others.
- There are 49 publications containing Gaiman’s appreciation for other authors, artists, and publications, including Douglas Adams, Guillermo Del Toro, Doctor Who, and others.
- Neil Gaiman also published over 42 articles published in media, from The Guardian to Financial Times and Washington Post.
- There have been 55 books published that contain mentions and analyses of Neil Gaiman’s work.
- Neil Gaiman recorded 316 different audio recordings, featuring 110 audiobooks, radio shows, podcasts, and other formats.
- Neil Gaiman published over 115 comic books, along with 39 additional comic adaptations of his own and other artists’ work.
- Gaiman published over 70 books, including novels, novellas, short stories, and story collections.
- Gaiman completed and published over 67 essays.
- Gaiman also participated as a writer in 22 movies, tv shows, and short films.
Neil Gaiman’s books in order
The following is a list of Neil Gaiman’s books in order, including novels and illustrated books for children:
Year | Title | Pages | Publisher | Format |
1990 | Good Omens | 354 | Workman Publishing | Novel |
1996 | Neverwhere | 287 | BBC Books | Novel |
1997 | The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish | 64 | White Wolf Publishing | Illustrated book |
1999 | Stardust | 256 | William Morrow and Company | Novel |
2001 | American Gods | 480 | William Morrow and Company | Novel |
2002 | Coraline | 176 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2002 | A Walking Tour of the Shambles | 56 | American Fantasy Press | Illustrated book |
2003 | The Wolves in the Walls | 56 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2005 | Anansi Boys | 352 | HarperCollins | Novel |
2005 | Melinda | 64 | Hill House | Illustrated book |
2005 | MirrorMask | 80 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2007 | InterWorld | 256 | HarperCollins | Novel |
2008 | The Graveyard Book | 320 | HarperCollins | Novel |
2008 | Odd and the Frost Giants | 112 | Bloomsbury Publishing | Illustrated book |
2008 | The Dangerous Alphabet | 32 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2009 | Blueberry Girl | 32 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2009 | Crazy Hair | 40 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2010 | Instructions | 40 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2013 | The Silver Dream | 288 | HarperCollins | Novel |
2013 | The Ocean at the End of the Lane | 192 | William Morrow and Company | Novel |
2013 | Chu’s Day | 32 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2014 | Chu’s First Day of School | 32 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2014 | Hansel and Gretel | 56 | Bloomsbury Publishing | Illustrated book |
2014 | The Sleeper and the Spindle | 72 | Bloomsbury Publishing | Illustrated book |
2015 | Eternity’s Wheel | 304 | HarperCollins | Novel |
2016 | Chu’s Day at the Beach | 36 | HarperFestival | Illustrated book |
2017 | Norse Mythology | 304 | Bloomsbury Publishing | Novel |
2017 | Cinnamon | 40 | HarperCollins | Illustrated book |
2020 | Pirate Stew | 48 | Bloomsbury Publishing | Illustrated book |