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David Gemmell
AuthorBooks · Second hand1948-2006
David Andrew Gemmell was a British author of heroic fantasy, best known for his debut novel, Legend. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. He went on to write over thirty novels. Gemmell's works display violence, yet also explore themes of honour, loyalty and redemption. There is always a strong heroic theme but nearly always the heroes are flawed in some way. With over one million copies sold, his work continues to sell worldwide.
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Titles
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Featured books
5
Curiosities
About David Gemmell
Birth
1948
Death
2006
First book
1984
Years writing
22
David Andrew Gemmell was a British author of heroic fantasy, best known for his debut novel, Legend. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. He went on to write over thirty novels. Gemmell's works display violence, yet also explore themes of honour, loyalty and redemption. There is always a strong heroic theme but nearly always the heroes are flawed in some way. With over one million copies sold, his work continues to sell worldwide.
David Gemmell was born in London and became a cornerstone of British fantasy literature.
His most iconic work, Legend, cemented his reputation as a master of epic fantasy.
Throughout his prolific career, he wrote a total of 130 works exploring imaginative worlds.
He used the pseudonym Ross Harding to publish part of his literary output.
His legacy lives on through notable titles like Stormrider, which continue to captivate readers worldwide.
