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Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 6:03 am
by danlo
In the immortal words of Morgan Freeman, "You are strange Christian."
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 6:59 am
by [Syl]
I guess it depends on the genus of your plants. 'Cause when I hear the words "pot" and "plant" together, my mind goes to one thing...
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "Mmmmm, brownies."
hehehehe. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 1:59 am
by Reisheiruhime
ummmmmmm....... My fav books besides the Chrons.........
1.His Dark Materials, by Phillip Pullman
2.The Dragonriders of Pern, by Anne McCaffrey
3.Harry Potter
4.The Chrons of Narnia
5.anything having to do with Merlin
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 3:54 am
by Fist and Faith
Sylvanus wrote:In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "Mmmmm, brownies."
Anybody remember the CLASSIC episode of Barney Miller?
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 3:56 am
by Fist and Faith
Sylvanus wrote:In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "Mmmmm, brownies."
Anybody remember the CLASSIC episode of Barney Miller?
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 5:08 pm
by mg420
Other than SRD, I really like Dennis Mckiernan's Mithgar series. It started out as a Tolkien clone but is much better than JRR's work imo. I also liked Terry Brooks first 4 Shannara books. I wasn't too impressed with the second Shannara series and haven't started the 3rd yet but the first set is a classic. I would very highly recommend both of these authors. They along with SDR have spoiled me as far as my fantasy reading goes.
Stone and Sea my friends...
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 3:16 am
by Guest
Back in the day (before I discovered SRD) I was into Michael Moorcock and the whole Eternal Champion cycle.
I especially liked Elric and Corum. I loved how Elric's black blade sucked the souls of his victims...and the whole Lords of Law and Chaos thing was pretty cool too.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 3:39 pm
by Severian
Best Fantasy:
LOTR (Tolkien)
Book of the New Sun, Long Sun, Short Sun (Wolfe) (although technically science fiction)
Amber (Zelazny)
Anything by Kay
I've seen Wheel of Time and McCaffery books mentioned--didn't do anything for me, but I probably would have loved these books had a read them when I was 12.
Any recommendations for adult/literate fantasy on the level of the authors I've mentioned? Thanks--this board is a wonderful resource!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 5:10 pm
by danlo
U've heard the A Song of Ice and Fire Series mentioned, right? George R. R. Martin is the best fantasy author I've encounted since SRD and Tolkien. Highly, highly recommend. A foray in2 Wolfe is next on my list (and I have been very tempted 2 try Kay, as well). If u like Amber u might consider going back 2 some of it's roots, namely E. R. Eddison. I consider Eddison 2 b the grandpappy of modern high fantasy, predating Tolk. His style is archaic and choppy in places but his worlds, characters, magics and swordplay r very engaging!
The Worm Oroborus
A Fish Dinner in Memison
Mistress of Mistresses
The Menzathium Gate
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 6:28 pm
by Lord Mhoram
My favorite fantasy series in order:
-Amber (Sorry, I like it even more than TCTC!)
-The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Unbeliever
-The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
-A Song of Ice and Fire
-The Lord of the Rings
I've read more but those are my favorites...
Wolfe
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 8:06 pm
by Severian
danlo wrote:A foray in2 Wolfe is next on my list
Wolfe is in a different league, even from Donaldson. Wolfe is to science fiction what Joyce is to 20th century fiction in general. That doesn't mean he's suited for everyone; some people enjoy Grisham, Robert Jordan, and Bud Light, while others prefer Joyce, Wolfe, and fine wine.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 10:44 pm
by danlo
I understand Severian...Gene Wolfe was one of the greatest champions 4 David Zindell's Neverness, my fav Sci-Fi of all time (click my www 2 go 2 my Zindell site, u r more than welcome 2 start a desperately need Wolfe topic in Gen. Sci-Fi there, btw...) so I've been meaning 2 return the favor by reading Wolfe...parts of the 2nd book in the Neverness series, The Broken God, stir up sharp memories of Finnegan's Wake...So if u like that sorta stuff, which I do, Neverness, The Broken God, The Wild and War in Heaven should b just ur cup o' tea...
(p.s. please don't mention Jordan and Bud-Lite in any post w/my name in it again!
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:09 am
by Loredoctor
Book of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe - outstanding. Best fantasy there is.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:07 am
by TRC
Tolkien~the Hobbit
Lloyd Alexander~Prydain series
C.S Lewis~Narnia
Robert Adams~Horseclans
Douglas Adams~hitchiker
Dune
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:50 am
by Dragonlily
Nowadays mine change too often to have lifetime favorites. My favorite fantasy for this year is
Martin's A CLASH OF KINGS.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 6:31 am
by danlo
Have u read A Storm of Swords?
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 6:36 am
by Dragonlily
Indeed yes! I've joined the multitudes waiting in suspense for the next one.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 6:43 am
by danlo
That's y I'm reading Tuf Voyaging right now--to satisfy my Martin craving--and I have the
Arms of Kraken in an email chace 4 serious emergencies!
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:03 am
by Dragonlily
ARMS OF KRAKEN? That wasn't in my list of Other Martins. Is it novel or short stories?
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 12:09 pm
by I'm Murrin
Arms of the Kraken is half the 'A Feast for Crows' Prologue. I still haven't seen it, myself
I'd have to say A Song of Ice and Fire is the best fantasy series I've ever read, followed closely by Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn.