Who is the greatest modern fantasy author?

Discussion in 'Archive: Census and Games' started by Gandalf the Grey, May 24, 2002.

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Who is the greatest modern fantasy author?

Poll closed Mar 24, 2012.
George R. R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire) 12 vote(s) 3.9%
J.R.R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) 181 vote(s) 59.3%
Neil Gaiman (Sandman) 3 vote(s) 1.0%
Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time) 13 vote(s) 4.3%
Matthew Woodring Stover (Heroes Die) 5 vote(s) 1.6%
Tad Williams (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn) 5 vote(s) 1.6%
Terry Pratchet (Discworld) 9 vote(s) 3.0%
David Eddings (The Belgariad) 8 vote(s) 2.6%
Terry Goodkind (The Sword of Truth) 5 vote(s) 1.6%
Other (some other book or series) 64 vote(s) 21.0%
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  1. Chewbacca-girl Jedi Master

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    J.R.R. Tolkien
    Chewbacca-girl, Jul 17, 2005 at 5:44 AM
    #126

  2. jedijason330 Jedi Master

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    Tolkien, I loved the Lord of the Rings.
    jedijason330, Jul 18, 2005 at 1:36 PM
    #127

  3. raisedbywolves Jedi Knight

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    Other. It's all about Philip Pullman and His Dark Materials. Who doesn't wish they had their own daemon?
    raisedbywolves, Jul 19, 2005 at 6:17 AM
    #128

  4. obi-wan_kenobi_1113 Jedi Padawan

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    Just thought I'd mention that Rowling has never read LoTR or Narnia. How can she steal info from books she's never read?? Not to mention that most epic stories including SW follow Campbell's mythology/religious/journey of a hero storyline. Don't get me wrong, I love Tolkien too, but I think that one can love both series.
    obi-wan_kenobi_1113, Jul 21, 2005 at 8:17 AM
    #129

  5. Alethia Jedi Grand Master

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    Seeing how the only author I had read on that list was Tolkien, and I'm not a big fan of his, I voted 'Other'. I want to read Gaiman, though. He's supposed to be great. Anyway, my favorite fantasy author... I don't have one. I have about five I love to pieces, but not just one.
    Alethia, Jul 21, 2005 at 1:38 PM
    #130

  6. Genimay Jedi Master

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    J.K. rowling,Harry Potter
    Genimay, Jul 21, 2005 at 5:02 PM
    #131

  7. NYCitygurl Community and NSWFF Manager

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    Sara Douglass is the best fantasy author of all time, followed closely by Juliet Marillier and Trudi Canavan. The only two on the list that I've read are Robert Jordan and Terry Goodkind, and I enjoy them both very much.
    NYCitygurl, Jul 22, 2005 at 4:05 PM
    #132

  8. FamousAmos VIP

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    Tolkien
    FamousAmos, Jul 22, 2005 at 9:01 PM
    #133

  9. Delta_07 Jedi Knight

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    J.r.r. Tolkien all the way.
    Delta_07, Jul 24, 2005 at 8:16 AM
    #134

  10. EmperorSorridom Jedi Grand Master

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    J.R.R. Tolkien.
    EmperorSorridom, Jul 24, 2005 at 5:21 PM
    #135

  11. darkknight_152002 Jedi Grand Master

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    Other: Ursula K Le Guin for her Earthsea cycle.
    darkknight_152002, Jul 25, 2005 at 12:16 PM
    #136

  12. americantragedy Jedi Knight

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    sarah douglass. she wrote "the wayfarer redemption"(the wayfarer redemtion, enchanter, starman, & sinner so far, 2 more to come!)series and "The Troy Game" both of which rock.
    -mia-
    americantragedy, Jul 26, 2005 at 1:06 PM
    #137

  13. Darth-Lutgerous Jedi Master

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    J.R.R. Tolkien. No one is even close.
    Darth-Lutgerous, Aug 9, 2005 at 11:36 AM
    #138

  14. DarthMorsus Jedi Knight

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    Tolkien. I really don't know how many times I have read LotR.
    DarthMorsus, Aug 9, 2005 at 3:36 PM
    #139

  15. Sango71104 Jedi Master

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    Tolkien
    Sango71104, Aug 9, 2005 at 10:10 PM
    #140

  16. darthdan70 Jedi Knight

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    J.K. Rowling all the way man
    darthdan70, Aug 11, 2005 at 2:21 PM
    #141

  17. Darth_Rags Jedi Master

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    Tolkien, I read Lord of the Rings when I was ten and it got me into reading.
    Darth_Rags, Aug 12, 2005 at 12:26 PM
    #142

  18. MyMomIsAnEwok Jedi Knight

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    J.K. Rowling
    MyMomIsAnEwok, Aug 15, 2005 at 10:50 PM
    #143

  19. crystal417 Jedi Master

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    I voted other.

    I like J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter ... duh)

    and Marion Zimmer Bradley (who sadly passed away in 1999) for her works of Mists of Avalon and The Firebrand.
    crystal417, Aug 16, 2005 at 10:49 AM
    #144

  20. Jedi-Night-Fight Jedi Master

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    :-B
    Jedi-Night-Fight, Aug 22, 2005 at 7:38 PM
    #145

  21. corellian-jedi Jedi Master

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    J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter series. Her writing is so engaging.

    I cannot stand Tolkien's writing style. Had to slap myself several times to stay awake in "Fellowship". Tried "The Hobbit", "The Two Towers", and "Return of the King" ... ended up utterly bored. I kept trying to read his books because so many people enjoy them - I don't and I never will.
    corellian-jedi, Feb 18, 2006 at 1:35 PM
    #146

  22. master_hard_bread Jedi Knight

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    Tolkien was the best of the best, but he doesn't really count, too old. I had to go with other R.A.Salvatore.
    master_hard_bread, Feb 19, 2006 at 12:45 AM
    #147

  23. green-boy Jedi Master

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    J.R.R. Tolkien with Lord of the Rings wins my vote. I do like Herbert and his Dune series, but as read in the first few posts he's more sci-fi. :)
    green-boy, Feb 19, 2006 at 4:24 PM
    #148

  24. sccrman95 Jedi Master

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    Tolkein



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    sccrman95, Feb 19, 2006 at 8:27 PM
    #149
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