Best Fantasy Authors By Book Keeper [6 more lists]
Best fantasy authors include some highly recognizable names, like J.R.R. Tolkein and George R.R. Martin, along with some contemporary fantasy writers who are just beginning to make their mark on the genre. This list of the best fantasy authors includes some science fiction writers, horror writers and young adult fiction authors. Fans of fantasy know that there is always some overlap. All of the authors on this list have one thing in common: They've written fantastic, magical, mystical works of fantasy for fans to enjoy for years to come. Vote for your favorite fantasy authors here and add your own personal faves if you don't see them listed!
I've listed what I believe are some of the most well-known, popular fantasy authors ever, and I've added a few that may not always show up on a 'best of' list. Disagree with a choice? Vote it down. I'll be interested to see who wins the Tolkein vs. Martin battle for votes, too! The aforementioned (brilliant) writers are responsible for some of the best fantasy novel series' of all time - but I'd be remiss if I didn't also include authors like Robert Jordan ('The Wheel of Time' series), Ursula K. Le Guin ('Earthsea'), Tad Williams ('Memory, Sorrow and Thorn') and yes, J.K. Rowling ('Harry Potter') as well. All of these authors, in my opinion, deserve a place of honor on this list.
Hopefully, this list will grow and become totally comprehensive. Readers who are new to fantasy can use it as a great guide to find new favorite fantasy authors and books.
- 11892The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , Unfinished TalesUnited Kingdom
- 21948WindhavenUnited States of America
- 31929Tehanu , Nebula Awards Showcase 2010United States of America
- 41965Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixUnited Kingdom, England
- 51948JingoUnited Kingdom, England
- 61960Beowulf , American GodsUnited Kingdom, England
- 71918A Ring of Endless Light , A House Like a LotusUnited States of America
- 81916Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory , Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator MoreUnited Kingdom
- 91890The Terrible Old ManUnited States of Americaadded by: Lons
- 101946The Haunted StormUnited Kingdom, Englandadded by: Lons
- 111947The Stand , The TommyknockersUnited States of America
- 121906The Sword of ConanUnited States of America
- 131948Blood of the FoldUnited States of America
- 141931Soldier of AreteUnited States of America
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Margaret Weis
1948Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight , Dragon WingUnited States of America - 161937The Guns of AvalonUnited States of America
- 171898C. S. LewisUnited Kingdomadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
- 181948Das Rad der Zeit 07. Schattensaat.United States of America
- 191939The Land That Time Forgot , The Brothel in RosenstrasseUnited Kingdom, England
- 201934The Pinhoe EggUnited Kingdom
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Garth Nix
1963The Abhorsen TrilogyAustraliaadded by: SimonD - 22
Robert Anthony Salvatore
1959Vector PrimeUnited States of America, Italy - 231916Bad Ronald , The Deadly IslesUnited States of America
- 241931Polgara the SorceressUnited States of America
- 251952Shaman's CrossingUnited States of America
- 261944Sword Of ShannaraUnited States of Americaadded by: SimonD
- 271874The Man Who Was ThursdayEnglandadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
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Susan Cooper
1935The Grey KingUnited Kingdomadded by: MilhouseVanHauten - 291866The Story of Miss MoppetUnited Kingdom, Englandadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
- 301953To Ride Hell's ChasmUnited States of Americaadded by: MilhouseVanHauten
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Mervyn Peake
1911Titus AloneUnited Kingdom, England - 32
Tad Williams
1957Rite: Short WorkUnited States of America - 331834The Story of the Glittering PlainUnited Kingdom, Englandadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
- 341824PhantastesScotlandadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
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Kenneth Grahame
1859The Reluctant Dragon , The Wind in the WillowsScotlandadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra - 361974'The Blade Itself', 'B'efore They Are HangedUnited Kingdom, Englandadded by: SimonD
- 371975Elantris, Warbreaker, Mistborn series, The Way Of KingsUnited States of Americaadded by: SimonD
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Mercedes Lackey
1950The Outstretched ShadowUnited States of Americaadded by: BrandenPynn - 391959Blood FollowsCanada
- 401878It Happened Tomorrow , The Charwoman's ShadowUnited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland
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Graham Diamond
Americanadded by: CaAuthor“ Author of The Thief of Kalimar, Forest Wars, The Haven, new for 2012, Chocolate Lenin „ - 421870Six British battlesUnited Kingdom, England, Franceadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
- 431950The Tale of Jeremy VoleUnited States of Americaadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
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Anthony Horowitz
1956Raven's Gate, Evil Star, Nightrise, Necropolis: City Of The DeadUnited Kingdom, Englandadded by: SimonD - 451983Eragon, Eldest, InheritanceUnited States of America, Italyadded by: SimonD
- 461886Dr. Dolittle 3 , Animal TalkUnited Kingdomadded by: AlfonsoVelascoSendra
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