Is China Miéville A-List?
NoC
No — China Miéville is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2000C$0.05M
Perdido Street Station Release
Publishes "Perdido Street Station", gaining critical acclaim.
2002B▲$0.1M+$0.05M
The Scar
Publishes "The Scar", further establishing his reputation.
2004B$0.2M+$0.1M
Iron Council
Releases "Iron Council", cementing him as a leading weird fiction writer.
2009B$0.4M+$0.2M
The City & The City
Publishes "The City & The City", winning several awards.
2013C▼$0.6M+$0.19999999999999996M
Academic Appointments
Takes on academic appointments, lecturing on creative writing.
2016C$0.8M+$0.20000000000000007M
This Census Taker
Publishes the novella "This Census Taker".
2026C$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Niche Literary Figure
Continues writing and teaching, remaining a respected author in niche circles.
Last updated: February 25, 2026