Tag: fantasy
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Why I’m Pulling For Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of my favorite supernatural stories for several reasons. It’s an American ghost story based in historical Tarrytown, New York. Washington Irving’s haunting tale is set in 1790 – shortly after the American Revolutionary War. Being a history major/nerd, I love this era. And a ghost of a Hessian…
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The Art of Michal Ivan
Michal Ivan is a digital artist hailing from Bratislava, Slovakia. He was born there in 1982. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava. He works as a freelance illustrator specializing in fantasy and sci-fi art.
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The Wise Man’s Fear By Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is a hefty and impressive sequel to his best selling novel, The Name of The Wind. We resume the story with Kvothe continuing his education as an Arcanist at the University. He’s still seeking credible knowledge on the Chandrian, demons responsible for murdering his family.
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The Story of Lifa and Sverre
This tale takes place centuries ago in a Norse kingdom known as the Reach. It is a story about the seasons and how they were preserved with an act of bravery and love.
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My Advocacy For A Dresden Files Movie
Given the success of the Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings franchises – I’m surprised by Hollywood’s reluctance to produce more magic and urban fantasy themed films. Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files is a great candidate for a big screen production.
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“Why Does Oz Remain So Relevant?”
The Land of Oz still fascinates us. Its magical inhabitants and unique landscapes continue to draw us down yellow-bricked roads of adventure. “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is the latest movie to take place in the world made famous by Lyman Frank Baum. This new movie will reveal how Oscar Diggs, a small time circus…
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What’s The Next Big Thing For Fantasy
Fantasy fans return to Middle Earth this winter when Peter Jackson’s, “The Hobbit” hits the big screen. The two-part movie based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s book will tell the story of Bilbo Baggins. Along with Thorin Oakenshield and twelve other dwarfs, Bilbo will attempt to liberate The Lonely Mountains of a fearsome dragon named…
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‘Winged Megamouth” by Adam Vehige
Adam Vehige is a talented freelance artist hailing from Washington, Missouri. He studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. He uses a Wacom tablet and Photoshop applications to create many of his stunning pieces of art.