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| khorne |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 09:30:10
I`m sorry that this isn`t realmsian, but it`so important that I had to put it up here. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5224868.stm
Gemmel died a few days ago.... |
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| Elrond Half Elven |
Posted - 06 Aug 2006 : 17:45:40
Tis truly a shame, I enjoyed Gemmell's grim gritty style. Like many of the other scribes I particularly enjoyed the Drenai series, although a particular favourite of mine was his stand alone 'Knights of Dark Renown'.
Rest in Peace David
Hanx
Elrond |
| Asgetrion |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 15:40:57
What sad news...
I am glad, though, that I acquired some of his novels for my regional library just a week ago.
The first novel I read from him was Legend in finnish, and I was completely hooked. He was an author that I felt could bring refreshing and new elements to the fantasy genre. He had a unique style to weave together elements of low- and high-fantasy in the same novel, and I loved his style of writing, and his attention to detail.
A deep bow to a great man, who gave me (and many others, I am sure!) many hours of well-written adventures, and may many others still pick up his books in the future! |
| Kiaransalyn |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 09:52:10
I'm never too sad when someone like this passes away. He lived a full and rich life and made many people happy through his actions. In that respect, his life is an inspiration to all. |
| Wandering_mage |
Posted - 04 Aug 2006 : 19:05:19
I only ever read Druus the Legend and I was astounded by how good it was. I just never got to his other books. I'll have to now. |
| danifae |
Posted - 04 Aug 2006 : 18:48:59
bah, I loved his books :-( |
| warlockco |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 21:54:54
Have several of his books, but have never gotten around to reading them.
Did hear he is a good author though, but I was getting his books for the Luis Royo cover art.
Will need to pull out one of those books and give them a read, after checking to see if I need to get a part one or such... |
| khorne |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 13:49:51
One of the best. I absolutely devoured his Rigante books. |
| Wandering_mage |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 13:47:20
That is rotten luck. He was a good writer. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 13:45:59
Oh, man... I just picked up a couple of his books the other day, to replace some older "heavily used" copies.
'Tis a great shame. Another lost talent... |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 10:02:24
Well met
Indeed, I heard of this terrible news at the weekend A great asset to the fantasy fiction scene who will be greatly missed. |
