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Charles de Lint is chiefly a fantasy writer who created the genre of urban fantasy (the incorporation of ancient, mythic themes into a modern, metropolitan setting). He is also a Celtic folk musician, folklore scholar, book reviewer, poet, and visual artist.
Many of de Lint's works of urban fantasy fiction are set in the fictitious city of Newford. These works include:
Dreams Underfoot (1993)
Memory and Dream (1994)
The Ivory and the Horn (1995)
Trader(1997)
Someplace to Be Flying (1998)
Forests of the Heart (2000)
Charles de Lint has won many literary honors and awards. These include:
1982: Small Press and Artists Organization Award for Fiction
1984: William L. Crawford Award for Best New Fantasy Author of 1984
1988: Canadian SF/Fantasy Award
1989: Readercon Small Press Award for Best Short Work
1991: Reality 1 Commendations Best Fantasy Author Award
1992: HOMer Award for Best Fantasy Novel, New York Public Library's Best Books for the Teen Age
1997: Prix Ozone for Best Foreign Fantasy Short Story
1998: YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
2000: World Fantasy Award for Best Collection
Born in the Netherlands on December 22, 1951, de Lint moved to Canada at the age of four months.
Last updated: December 15, 2008.
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