Armistead Maupin

American, BritishLiterary FictionContemporary FictionMemoirb. 1944

Armistead Maupin is an American-British novelist and memoirist best known for his iconic 'Tales of the City' series, which chronicles the lives of a diverse group of characters in San Francisco. Originally serialized in the San Francisco Chronicle in the 1970s, the series is celebrated for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ life and the concept of 'logical family.' Maupin's work often explores themes of identity, love, and social change. He is also the author of novels such as 'Maybe the Moon' and 'The Night Listener,' as well as his memoir, 'Logical Family.'

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Awards

['Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement', 'Lambda Pioneer Award', 'Visionary Award (Outfest Legacy Awards)', 'Peabody Award (for Tales of the City television series)']

Notable Works

['Tales of the City', 'More Tales of the City', 'Further Tales of the City', 'Babycakes', 'Significant Others', 'Sure of You', 'Michael Tolliver Lives', 'Mary Ann in Autumn', 'The Days of Anna Madrigal', 'Mona of the Manor', 'Maybe the Moon', 'The Night Listener', 'Logical Family']