
Author · 1929–1995
Michael Ende
Michael Ende was a German writer (1929–1995). Born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Our catalogue lists 2 books by Michael Ende, mostly fae fiction and occult fiction. They span 1973 to 1989. The most-read is Momo oder Die seltsame Geschichte von den Zeit-Dieben und von dem Kind, das den Menschen die gestohlene Zeit zurückbrachte (1973).
Books by Michael Ende
Awards
- ✦Locus Awards 1984 — Best Fantasy Novel, The Neverending Story (nominee)
Biography
Michael Andreas Helmuth Ende (12. November 1929 in Garmisch; 28. August 1995 in Filderstadt) war ein deutscher Schriftsteller. Er zählt zu den erfolgreichsten deutschen Jugendbuchautoren. Bücher wie *Die unendliche Geschichte, Momo* und *Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer* waren internationale Erfolge und wurden vielfach für Film, Fernsehen und Theater adaptiert. Endes Werke verkauften sich über 30 Millionen Mal und wurden in über 40 Sprachen übersetzt. --------- Michael Andreas Helmuth Ende (12 November 1929 – 28 August 1995) was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is best known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story; other famous works include *Momo* and *Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver.* His works have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 35 million copies, and adapted as motion pictures, stage plays, operas and audio books. Ende is one of the most popular and famous German authors of the 20th century, mostly due to the enormous success of his children's fiction. He was not strictly a children's writer, as he wrote books for adults as well. Ende's writing could be described as a surreal mixture of reality and fantasy.

