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2001 novel by Neil Gaiman

Key facts

Author
Neil Gaiman
Language
English
Genre
Fantasy
Publisher
William Morrow , Headline
Publication date
19 June 2001
Publication place
United Kingdom
Media type
Print ( hardback & paperback )
Awards
Hugo Award for Best Novel (2002), Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2002), Nebula Award for Best Novel (2002)
Isbn
0-380-97365-0
Dewey decimal
813/.54 21
Library of congress classification span
PR6057.A319 A84 2001
Followed by
Anansi Boys

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
literary work
Genre
fantasy
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Followed by
Anansi Boys
Narrative location
Wisconsin
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publication date
2001-07-00
title
American Gods
inception
2001-00-00
language of work or name
English language
derivative work
American Gods
form of creative work
novel
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Encyclopedic overview

American Gods (2001) is a fantasy novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The novel is a blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and taciturn Shadow.

The book was published in 2001 by Headline in the United Kingdom and by William Morrow in the United States. It gained a positive critical response and won the 2002 Hugo and Nebula awards.

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