South Australian Literary Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (2002) Winner
Garth Nix
ガース・ニックス
Gāsu Nikkusu
Aliases:
Garth Richard Nix
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963-07-19 （Melbourne, Victoria, Australia）
- Nationality
- Australian
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Melbourne → Canberra → Sydney
Career
- Occupations
- writer, editor, sales representative, publicist, senior editor, literary agent, marketing consultant
- Active Years
- 1990-2025
- Affiliations
- HarperCollins, Curtis Brown (Australia), Gotley Nix Evans Pty Ltd
- Memberships
- Australian Army Reserve
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Canberra | — | professional writing | BA | — | Australia |
University of Canberra
professional writing
Degree:
BA
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
Australia
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | — | — | Government of Australia | 受賞 |
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
2025
Organization:
Government of Australia
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Mythopoeic Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 48 (2018) Winner
Geffen Award
1 appearances
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Edition 24 (2023) Excellence Award
Works
Major Works
Sabriel
1995 FantasyThe first book in the Old Kingdom series. A tale of Sabriel, who battles across the Wall between Life and Death.
death and lifebells of magicnecromancy
Lirael
2001 FantasySecond book in the Old Kingdom series, following Lirael, a librarian's assistant on her adventures.
fatefriendshipmagic
Abhorsen
2003 FantasyThird book in the Old Kingdom series, concluding the main trilogy.
Dead armyheroismsacrifice
Mister Monday
2003 FantasyFirst book in the Keys to the Kingdom series about Arthur who receives a key from his house.
House and KingdomTrusteesadventure
The Fall
2000 FantasyFirst book in the Seventh Tower series about a boy seeking the sun in a shadow-covered world.
color magictowershadow
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Engaging YA fantasydetailed magic systemsfast-paced plots
- Recurring Motifs
- boundary between life and deathmagical artifactsyoung heroes
Legacy
Prominent Australian fantasy author best known for the Old Kingdom, Seventh Tower, and Keys to the Kingdom series, with millions of books sold worldwide. Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2025.
Trivia
- His name is often thought to be a perfect pseudonym for a fantasy writer, but it is his real name.
- Lives in Sydney with wife Anna McFarlane, a publisher, and sons Thomas and Edward.