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Forum: The Books
06-06-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,827
Posted By
Dunadanman
Sorry
You're right, Aganzir. It was shady of me...my only defense is that I was overly enthusiastic about finally getting this work out on the streets and into people's hands to see what they think. It... |
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Forum: The Books
06-06-2013, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,567
Posted By
Dunadanman
Cry your pardon.
You are absolutely right, and I apologize for that. Please chalk it up to mis-directed and overblown enthusiasm of a first time writer. It's hard to sit quiet when your piece has hit the streets, but... |
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Forum: The Books
06-04-2013, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,162
Posted By
Dunadanman
Not sure I understand?
Are you calling for new works of humor written around the Tolkien books? I recently published a parody on kindle called High as a Hobbit...what do you do with the submissions? |
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Forum: The Books
06-04-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,567
Posted By
Dunadanman
Fad verus epic (versus parody)
I agree with someone earlier in this thread who stated it would be difficult for any post-Tolkien fantasy author to not borrow (consciously or unconsciously) from the Professor. But tales can be... |
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Forum: The Books
06-04-2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 56,724
Posted By
Dunadanman
Fad versus epic
I agree with the "fad" comment. Much of what is published (book, movie or music) today is to appeal to a mass culture that also has a relatively short attention span. So arguably gratuitous... |
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Forum: The Books
05-25-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,827
Posted By
Dunadanman
new parody
[QUOTE=Estelyn Telcontar;683590]I've read quite a few of the parodies that have been published, and just recently one of our Downers (with the help of another) has published his series of parodies,... |
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Forum: The Books
05-23-2013, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,827
Posted By
Dunadanman
Not sure if it qualifies as parody, but...
has anyone here heard the song by Leonard Nemoy (of all people!) called "Bilbo Baggins?" It's a little bizarre, a little funny and just a little scary (considering I keep picturing Spock singing it.... |
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Forum: The Books
05-22-2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,827
Posted By
Dunadanman
Thanks for the welcome! "Bored of the Rings" was...
Thanks for the welcome! "Bored of the Rings" was ok, but the approach taken by the authors of "High as a Hobbit" is completely different...very close alignment with the original tones. I was... |
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Forum: The Books
05-22-2013, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,827
Posted By
Dunadanman
Tolkien Parody: Insulting or Flattering??Having been a Tolkien fan for nearly 4 decades, I am curious about how people feel about the parodies out there? I long ago read (and enjoyed) the Harvard Lampoon's effort, "Bored of the Rings."... |
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