Joe R. Lansdale

Writing

Born October 28, 1951 · Gladewater

Also known as Joe Lansdale

Biography

Joe Richard Lansdale (born October 28, 1951) is an American writer and martial arts instructor. A prose writer in a variety of genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense, he has also written comic books and screenplays. Several of his novels have been adapted for film and television.

Awards & recognition

Bram Stoker Award — Lifetime Achievement · 2011
World Horror Convention Grand Master Award · 2007
Edgar Awards · 2001
Inkpot Award · 2001
British Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1990

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Bram Stoker Award — Best Anthology
Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 2022 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Anthology · 2007 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 2005 · nominated
Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire — Best Foreign-Language Short Story · 2001 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Collection · 2001 · nominated
Bram Stoker Award — Best Fiction Collection · 1994 · nominated
Bram Stoker Award — Novel · 1990 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1990 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Collection · 1990 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Anthology · 1990 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Novella · 1990 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Anthology · 1990 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 1990 · nominated
Bram Stoker Award — Best Fiction Collection · 1989 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 1989 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1989 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Novel · 1989 · nominated
Bram Stoker Award — Novel · 1988 · nominated
World Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1987 · nominated