Piers Anthony is a well - known author of comedic fantasy novels. His 'Xanth' series is full of puns and humorous situations. William Goldman, who wrote 'The Princess Bride', is also a notable name. His humorous retelling of the classic story is much loved. Jonathan Stroud, author of 'The Bartimaeus Trilogy', is known for creating a comical character in the djinn Bartimaeus. His witty writing makes the books a great read for those who like comedic fantasy.
Terry Pratchett is a very well - known author in this genre. His 'Discworld' series is highly regarded for its comedic take on fantasy elements. Neil Gaiman, co - author of 'Good Omens', also writes in a comedic and fantastical style at times. Douglas Adams, with his 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', is another famous name. His absurd sense of humor made the space - faring adventures extremely funny.
J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', two extremely well - known fantasy novels. J.K. Rowling wrote the 'Harry Potter' series. George R.R. Martin is the creator of 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.
J.R.R. Tolkien is very well - known. He created the world of Middle - earth in 'The Lord of the Rings' and other works. George R.R. Martin is famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. His complex characters and political intrigue are widely loved. Robert Jordan is known for 'The Wheel of Time' which has a huge fan base.
J.K. Rowling is another famous author. Her 'Harry Potter' series has captured the hearts of millions around the world. She created a magical world full of unique creatures, spells, and a school that many fans wish they could attend.
Elizabeth Moon is a notable author in this genre with her 'The Deed of Paksenarrion'. She tells the story of Paks' journey in a detailed and engaging way. Brian Jacques is also well - known for 'Redwall'. His books are full of the adventures of the creatures in the Redwall Abbey, with lots of action - packed battles. Nancy Farmer is another one, with 'The Sea of Trolls' being a great example of her swashbuckling fantasy writing.
George R.R. Martin is quite well - known. He wrote 'A Song of Ice and Fire' which has been adapted into the hit TV show 'Game of Thrones'. Neil Gaiman is another famous author. His 'American Gods' is very popular. And Brandon Sanderson is known for his works like 'Mistborn' with its unique magic systems.
Neil Gaiman is quite well - known. His works often incorporate Nordic elements, like in 'American Gods'. Andrzej Sapkowski is famous for 'The Witcher' series which has Nordic - inspired elements. J.R.R. Tolkien, while not strictly Nordic, his work was influenced by Nordic mythology. Also, A.S. Byatt who wrote 'Ragnarok' is a well - known author in this area.
J.R.R. Tolkien is a very well - known author. He created the Middle - earth in 'The Lord of the Rings' series. George R.R. Martin is famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. His books are known for their complex characters and political drama. Frank Herbert is also renowned for 'Dune', a novel that has influenced a lot of science fiction and fantasy works.
Jim Butcher is well - known for his 'The Dresden Files'. He has created a great blend of the fantasy and crime genres. Neil Gaiman is also famous. His works like 'Neverwhere' often incorporate elements of crime within a fantastical framework. Ben Aaronovitch is another name. His 'The Rivers of London' series is popular among fans of fantasy crime novels.
Stephen King, as mentioned before for 'The Dark Tower' series. His ability to mix the western cowboy aesthetic with high - fantasy concepts has made his work in this genre very popular. He creates vivid characters like Roland, the last gunslinger, who is a quintessential cowboy figure in a world full of magic and mystery.
Another well - known author is Tim Powers. His stories are full of historical details and magical elements that are characteristic of gaslamp fantasy. His works like 'On Stranger Tides' which has pirates and magic, set against a backdrop that has elements of the gaslamp era.