Alan Moore
Born on November 18, 1953, and raised in a working-class section of Northampton, England, Alan Moore is a British author and comic book writer whose eccentric personal life (he's a ceremonial magician, devout anarchist, and spiritual pilgrim) has informed many of his works, which include such landmark series as ''Watchmen'' and ''V for Vendetta''. More interested in dark themes of free will, anarchism, and alienation than writing just another superhero story, Moore's intellectual and radical approach to reshaping the idea of what a comic book can be has earned him critical acclaim from literary critics and fans alike.
A voracious reader from a young age, Moore began writing in the seventies for underground alternative magazines and soon become heavily involved in the emerging hippie movement. After being expelled from school for dealing drugs, he worked briefly worked in an office before deciding to try earning a living writing and illustrating his own comics. He managed to land several series under the pseudonyms Jill de Ray and Curt Vile and he spent the eighties working as a freelance writer and honing his storytelling craft. As his reputation as a writer of surprising depth and complexity grew, he landed work in the nineties writing for such venerable characters as the Swamp Thing, Batman, and Superman. After founding his own publishing company, Mad Love, in 1988, Moore went on to write many groundbreaking series, including the anarchic ''V for Vendetta'' and the genreTime 100 Novels " list, Moore has pushed the boundaries of comics more than any other writer.
Important Works
Moore has had a contentious relationship with the publishing industry throughout his entire career. His objection to DC Comic's interference, along with disputes over artist royalties, has led to several self-imposed exiles from mainstream comics. Here are some of the most important works Moore has written during his alliances with DC and other companies.
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HP Lovecraft
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Neil Gaiman
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Cult Films
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
