Why do dwarves sound Scottish and elves sound like royalty? Blame Tolkien. https://t.co/2tGvYrRBoP
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A profile of famed fantasy author Michael Moorcock who doesn't have nice things to say about Tolkien. http://t.co/xIKV3xm1zN
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The New Republic interviews Neil “The Rock Star” Gaiman, everyone’s favourite fantasy writer. http://ow.ly/r5iRz
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Fans of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone’s Fighting Fantasy books will enjoy this history of the genre. http://ow.ly/o68l5
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Folks are agog that J.K. Rowling snobbishly confessed to not reading #scifi or #fantasy. Well, I’ve never read her. http://t.co/maHAkO8A
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Ever dreamed of visiting Narnia? This wardrobe is the closest you’ll get. Beware the White Witch! http://t.co/FwgbdFpg
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Sad story about two Chinese girls who killed themselves so they could travel back in time as seen on a popular TV show. http://t.co/FP6nIFyo
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Over at Slashdot, folks are outdoing each other as they recommend good, forgotten #scifi and #fantasy novels. http://t.co/lzZqqFj7
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I enjoyed this thought-provoking, although somewhat rambling and disjointed, essay about the rise of fantasy in films. http://t.co/zSTlNPHt
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I enjoyed this thought-provoking, although somewhat rambling and disjointed, essay about the rise of fantasy in films.Here’s an excerpt:
Lev Grossman and a number of Time reporters observed this intensifying phenomenon in a 2002 article titled “Feeding on Fantasy,” and Grossman aligned himself with the conclusion of earlier scholars. The reading public is always interested in fantastic tales because they intrigue the imagination, but the interest increases substantially when people are troubled by uncertainty or overwhelmed by doubt.
I find it curious that fantasy and science fiction films are among the most popular at the box office, yet books with those themes generally are only enjoyed by a niche audience.
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Before getting to work on your fantasy novel, take this exam. Answer only one question incorrectly and you fail. http://t.co/u5MhGqwf
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An armourer discusses fantasy armour and lady bits. http://t.co/PfUrHktY
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My Teacher Is an Alien, and We Have Sleepovers and other Inappropriate #scifi and #fantasy #books for Lil’ Nerds http://ow.ly/4lbPp