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	Fantasy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fantasy is a genre of art, literature, film, television, and music that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of either plot, theme, setting, or all three.
		In other cases, most frequently in works of modern fantasy in the high fantasy subgenre, the story might take place in a fantasy world that is wholly different from our own, complete with distinct laws of nature that permit magic.
		Fantasy subgenres are numerous and diverse, frequently overlapping with other forms of speculative fiction in almost every medium in which they're produced.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fantasy (887 words)

	Fantasy - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		As a genre, fantasy is both associated and contrasted with science fiction and horror fiction.
		In the 19th and early 20th centuries, much fantasy was published in the same magazines as science fiction (and often written by the same authors).
		Game companies have published fantasy novels set in their own fictional game universes; the Forgotten Realms and Battletech series are some of the more popular.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Fantasy (653 words)

	Locus Online: Claude Lalumière picks the Best of 2003
		2003 was a strong year for genre novels, both SF and fantasy, although, as in the past few years, superlative — and wildly diverse — fantasy novels upstaged the SF ones.
		As far as I'm concerned, the fantasy event of the year is the debut of Ashok Banker's epic retelling of the classical Hindu text, The Ramayana.
		Christopher Moore's novels are always thoroughly witty and entertaining, and his first foray into SF (all his previous novels have been fantasy) is a real winner.
	www.locusmag.com /2004/Reviews/01Lalumiere_2003Best.html (1110 words)

	sffworld.com - Fantasy novels in other countries
		In my local book store there are some fantasy novels, most of them in Finnish unfortunately, but if you want to get a more "exotic" book you would have to order it.
		Fantasy books, no. But, apart from the real bad ones, I don't think any Greek fantasy writer has anything to be jealous of writers like Salvatore or Weis and Hickman.
		Actually, the best Bulgarian fantasy novel was published here last year and it was called "Vow of the Seven" or something like that.
	www.sffworld.com /forums/showthread.php?t=6384 (2798 words)

	Theodore Beale \| Novels
		Fantasy is my favorite literary genre, and I think it is truly a shame that religion is so frequently disregarded in the genre, especially since religious faith was such an integral part of the medieval world on which most fantasy literature is based.
		This is a selection from a novel intended to be the first of a trilogy, entitled The Chronicles of King David, which will comprise the whole of David's life, told from the perspective of three men who were close to him.
		This is my first novel, written with my friend Bruce Bethke, who is one of the funniest writers ever to see print.
	www.eternalwarriors.com /tbnov.html (1261 words)

	Locus Online: Claude Lalumière: Best of 2004
		In 2004, the 21st-century fantasy renaissance continued to blossom, with numerous excellent novels in many subgenres of the fantastic and with an abundance of outstanding debuts.
		A good number of noteworthy nonfiction works related to the SF and fantasy field appeared, and excellent collections of short fiction — whether SF or fantasy, or a combination of both — were plentiful, released largely by specialty presses.
		The language in both of these debut novels is enriched and enlivened by the prominent inclusion and adaptation of words and phrases from the non-Anglo backgrounds of their various protagonists.
	www.locusmag.com /2005/Features/01_Lalumiere_BestOf2004.html (2130 words)

	Free Science Fiction and Fantasy E-Book and ebook Novels in PDF and other formats by Duncan Long
		Wrong Side In Novel Synopsis: In the not-too-distant future, Ralph is a petty crook that finds himself in trouble, way over his head.
		Meanwhile Ralph battles for his life while slowly discovering that the new drug he often uses has side effects that are putting him in the middle of a deadly game for the control of Earth.
		Lots of science fiction and fantasy action, and more than a few chuckles in a world where machines and the government regularly run amuck.
	duncanlong.com /e-books.html (825 words)

	The SF Site: 1999 -- Best Read of the Year in Science Fiction and Fantasy
		Cordwainer Smith, the classic SF author whose lush short stories helped re-invent the dying genre of the space opera in the 1950s, predicted that within the span of a few thousand years the most valuable creatures in the universe would be...
		J.K. Rowling is a master of fantasy in the same marvelous way as Lloyd Alexander and Robin McKinley, and blessed with the same natural touch for character, style, and -- Good Lord yes -- narrative draw.
		It educated and thrilled us like no other novel this year, and it is likely destined to sweep most of the major awards.
	www.sfsite.com /columns/best00.htm (2890 words)

	Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels for Children and Young Adults
		This first novel is the story of mother Bernadette and son Patrick, who are separated when Bernadette becomes 12 again, leaving Patrick to help manage a bustling household.
		This already critically acclaimed story is destined to become a classic fantasy novel of children's literature, a favorite book for generations to come.
		A first novel from a rising star in children's fantasy; not to be missed.
	www.cynthialeitichsmith.com /middlegradea.htm (1581 words)

	Amazon.com: Legends II : New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Brimming with action and energy, wit and charm, pathos and joy, Silverberg's anthology of short novels from 11 masters of fantasy, six of whom contributed to the original Legends (1998), provides a dazzling display of the genre's variety and versatility.
		Some minor characters from the novels make an appearance, and some major ones are mentioned, and though this has a simple storyline, this is a well told story.
		Her death was a huge sacrifice and a powerful moment in that novel (as well as Pern's history, as a song was made of it).
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0345456440?v=glance (3379 words)

	What sets Tolkien's work apart from other fantasy novels?
		Even the Harry Potter novels are constantly taking seemingly disparate plots and tying them into cohesive wholes, and George R.R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire is maintaining a dozen simultaneous plots and subplots, all of which are interconnected.
		When writing fantasy (as opposed to other types of fiction) the author can do nearly anything he writes so far as the rules of that universe and the history of the world are concerned.
		My favorite fantasy writers are those who have, at least in part, gone in the opossite direction of Tolkien.
	ringnuts.bravehost.com /whatsetstolkiens.htm (1951 words)

	Amazon.com: A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth Novels (Paperback)): Books: Piers Anthony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		And it was cheerful, humorous fantasy at that, as in his first Xanth series novel, A Spell for Chameleon.
		A Spell for Chameleon is the first Xanth novel, however, and there is very little of the punning that the series is known for (and may be the downfall of the series).
		This first novel sets up the series and defines what Xanth is and what kind of land this is. Xanth is shaped like Florida, but is not actually connected to the United States.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0345347536?v=glance (2322 words)

	Open Directory - Arts: Literature: Genres: Fantasy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Fantasy Finder - Includes fantasy reviews, links, top lists, a board room for discussion and debate, and a chat room.
		Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Utopia - For scholars, fans, and readers of feminist science fiction and fantasy.
		Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy - A list of science fiction and fantasy novels and shorter works somehow certified kosher.
	dmoz.org /Arts/Literature/Genres/Fantasy (408 words)

	Libertarian Futurist Society
		His fantasies include The King of Ys novels (Roma Mater, Gallicenae, Dahut, The Dog and the Wolf), co-written with his wife Karen Anderson, who has the honor of having published the first "filk song" (or sf folk song) and who has written two filk opera/parodies.
		He also is known for his novel "The Peace War" (set in the same future as "Marooned in Realtime") and a short novel, "True Names," widely acknowledged as the seminal cybernovel, by readers and scientists alike.
		The novel, published in 1979, anticipated such 1980's and 1990's problems as increased gang violence and homelessness, economic chaos such as the 1980's stock market crash and SandLcrisis, and political trends such as the economic and political unification of Europe.
	www.lfs.org /aboutus.htm (2123 words)

	Romantic SF & Fantasy Novels \| Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Our site focuses on SF novels with romantic relationships and happy endings, but this is the place to discuss non- or almost-romantic character-driven SF novels.
		We still read a number of childrens and young adult fantasy novels.
		This is the board for your horror novels.
	www.romanticsf.com /cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi/YaBB.cgi (185 words)

	LiteratureForums.net - What are some really good fantasy novels or books? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		I really want to start on a fantasy story, but before I do I wanna try enjoying a good novel or something of that sort dealing with fantasy.
		My usually read is a good thriller or mostly science fiction and so I was wondering if anyone could give me a few suggestions to some of their favorite fantasy authors or certain books.
		Classic fantasy that has a good mix of outstanding action mixed in with existential/philosophical angst.
	www.literatureforums.net /vb3/showthread.php?t=2288&page=1 (583 words)

	Adult Booklists: Speculative Fiction: Science-Fiction and Fantasy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Also: Science Fiction and Fantasy 2002, with 24 titles published in 2002, and Science Fiction and Fantasy 2003, with 22 titles published in 2003.
		"Lists mainstream science fiction and fantasy novels, short stories and movies (speculative fiction) which contain references specifically to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to Mormonism in general." Noted that most of the authors of works on this list are not Mormons.
		Science-fiction and fantasy short stories and novels featuring "significant elements drawn from ancient, and most especially pharaonic Egypt." Sections: Science-Fiction and Ancient Setting, Science-Fiction and Modern Setting; Science-Fiction and Future Setting; Fantasy and Horror and Ancient Setting; Fantasy and Horror and Modern Setting; Alternate History; Time Travel.
	www.waterborolibrary.org /bklistsf.htm (2686 words)

	Amazon.com: So You'd Like to... Read My Favourite Fantasy Novels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		She writes science fiction and fantasy that have quite a bit of romance in them (along with good plots).
		The first, 'Bridge of Birds : A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was', is a funny book with a complex plot.
		'A Sudden Wild Magic (Gollancz SF S.)' is another one of her adult fantasy novels, good, but Deep Secret it better.
	amazonmembers.com /exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/2SJI20IL56ZY7 (1316 words)

	GLBT SF, Fantasy & Suspense Literature
		There are many GLBT connections to Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Suspense and Mystery Literature.
		Moroccan author's twin novels – drawing on Arabic fairy tales and Surrealism – about, respectively, a woman transformed into a man, and a man changed into a woman and borne out into the desert by a mysterious sheik; 1985 and 1987
		March (Fantasy): Mervyn Peake's 1946 novel Titus Groan (optional: the other two books in the trilogy – Gormenghast and Titus Alone; all three books are bound as one volume)
	www.angelfire.com /ny/gaybooks/genre.html (3240 words)

	HERO GAMES Discussion Boards - Reccomended Reading: Fantasy Novels
		Luckily all of the guys I game with (Eosin, Nightstick, Edsel and the boys) are really avid Fantasy readers so I tend to pick their fickle brains to see what they liked and what they didn't.
		I really liked Jhereg for the conspiracy in it, and somewhat for the fantasy crime-lord aspect, but a lot of it (especially dialogue) just seemed too modern, and a lot of the rest too alien.
		This is a fantasy series where magic works in the modern day, alongside technology.
	www.herogames.com /forums/printthread.php?t=23822&pp=50 (1910 words)

	New Andre Norton Award for young adult fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has created a new literary award to recognize outstanding science fiction and fantasy novels that are written for the young adult market.
		Norton's work has influenced generations of young people, creating new fans of the fantasy and science fiction genres and setting the standard for excellence in fantasy writing.
		Any book published as a young adult science fiction/fantasy novel will be eligible, including graphic novels with no limit on word length.
	www.sfwa.org /News/nortonaward.htm (233 words)

	Fantasy Novels Online
		However, I took a break from epic fantasy after that and wrote a supernatural thriller set in New Orleans.
		It occurs to me that many residents of the city will recognize the landmarks mentioned in the novel, but some of those sites might now be gone forever.
		Be aware that this is not a novel for children.
	www.rslafaver.com (514 words)

	Open Directory - Arts: Online Writing: Fiction: Genres: Fantasy: Novels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In Defense of Eve - Early medieval fantasy on knighthood and witchcraft.
		Peacekeeper Headquarter - A novel with a reference guide, possible short stories, and some links that GMs would be interested in.
		The Song of the Ocean Gypsy - High fantasy series dealing with the last years of a world of magic and adventure.
	dmoz.org /Arts/Online_Writing/Fiction/Genres/Fantasy/Novels (770 words)

	Gay Science Fiction and Fantasy Books - Gay Fiction Books - RainbowSauce for The Best in Gay Reading - USA : UK : Canada
		"Gay Sci-Fi or Fantasy Novels; When it was published in 1932, this then-shocking and revolutionary first fiction redefined the art of the novel with its fl humor, its nihilism, and its irreverent, explosive writing style, and made Louis-Ferdinand Celine one of France's--and literature's--most important 20th-Century writers.
		"Gay Sci-Fi or Fantasy Novels; Ever since Bram Stoker published Dracula in 1897, there's been a sexy aura surrounding vampire fiction--the vampire's central interaction with humans is, after all, incredibly intimate--and Anne Rice was one of the first modern writers to boldly push the genre out of the closet, beginning with Interview with the Vampire.
		Dietz's novel is set in present-day New York, but it also includes several trips into the past, as financial wizard and creature of the night Desmond Beckwith seeks to uncover the hidden secrets of his 250-year life even as he searches for true love with a mortal.
	www.rainbowsauce.com /gayfic/gayscifi.html (1363 words)

	Favorite Fantasy Novels - The Book Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		I've been wanting to read a good fantasy novel for a while now.
		So can you name me some of you're favorite fantasy novels.
		Old or new novels, it dosen't matter as long as there good.Thanks.
	www.thebookforum.com /forums/showthread.php?t=2119 (762 words)

	Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Fantasy Novels
		Note: Although most of these novels are currently out of print, they can be found in many public libraries.
		"You don't have to love cats to appreciate this fantasy novel in which a race of shapechanging cats are the key to the fate of a Netherworld....
		Some of the finest moments are Murphy's convincing portrayals of the problems faced by a creature who is a cat and a woman....
	www.sylviaengdahl.com /joegrey/fantasy.htm (736 words)

	The Absolutely Weird Bookshelf, 100 Best Fantasy Novels
		1954 Full-tilt Norse fantasy of changelings, trolls in the Elfland of Faerie.
		1970 Children are whisked away to a fantasy land in the midst of a battle between good and evil.
		1971 The story of the fantasies of a man hospitalized for delusionary behaviour.
	www.strangewords.com /weirdbooks/fantasy100.html (1666 words)

	Science Fiction and Fantasy World - sffworld.com
		As a quality writer of heroic fantasy it is fitting if a little strange that David Gemmell's latest offering is a re-telling of one of the most well-known tales of heroism and tragedy - Troy.
		James Barclay is one of the bestselling Fantasy authors in the UK today.
		Robin Hobb is one of the most respected and beloved writers in the fantasy genre.
	www.sffworld.com (625 words)

	Fantastic Fantasy Novels
		Harry Potter wasn't the first child to discover he possessed magical powers, or the first to become entangled in a battle of Good vs. Evil.
		Check out the classic books in this list for more fantasy, suspense, and wicked humor.
		Best yet, each is part of a series, and you won't have to wait a year for the next installment.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0878232.html (341 words)

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