This is such a great video! I am sure Tad and Deb are going to love your idea about the book! Don‘t forget to come back to the Mint. We are still there:-)
Ha! Thank you so much. It was fun to make. And I still occasionally lurk in the corner of the Mint, sipping my ale and listening to the conversation. :)
Awesome collection! Ive just been getting into reading fantasy and have heard so much about how underrated Tad is. Definitely planning to at least read Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn and Otherland
Finished Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn last night. Thank you for this informative video - I'm looking forward to checking out all of Tad William's other work (especially The Last King of Osten Ard, of course, and Otherworld)
Tad Williams really should be called the American Tolkien and not George R.R. Martin for two reasons: one, his Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy did partly inspire Martin to write A Song of Ice and Fire, so much so that it was originally planned as a trilogy, and two, Williams finished what he started in Osten Ard not once, but twice, because if you take into account MS&T and its sequel tetralogy The Last King of Osten Ard, it's seven. His works were basically A Song of Ice and Fire before Ice and Fire without it getting out of hand, unlike GRRM. Furthermore, Otherland was basically Ready Player One well before RPO and did it better. For one, Otherland was not obsessed with the 80s/90s, it didn't feel the need to jump on any bandwagons, and feels more timeless. I even had the honor to meet George Newbern who narrated the Otherland Tetralogy and the Bobby Dollar Trilogy respectively. I had him sign my copy of The Dirty Streets of Heaven instead of anything related to Superman or Sephiroth, so I really stood out on that one and we talked a bit about Otherland. Overall, Tad Williams quickly became one of my literary influences after I found out he influenced one of my biggest influences from high school: Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon.
I'm closing in on the half way point of The Navigators children and I'm loving every second of it, it's been my most anticipated book for years and I'm glad to say it isn't disappointing. Unfortunately though after I'm finished that's it for Simon and friends, no more Osten Ard. Sad times indeed.
I'm half way through a reread of The Witchwood Crown, and I'm already feeling the feels. I look forward to the end, and yet I dread the end. We can all commiserate together. Never thought we'd get more Osten Ard, anyway, so I try to remind myself we're in bonus time. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Tad Williams is one of my favourite fantasy authors based on what I have read: Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, Shadowmarch and The Last King of Osten Ard. I would like to read Otherland and perhaps War of the Flowers.
Thank you! If you like Osten Ard and Shadowmarch, I think you'll like Otherland. It's obviously not epic fantasy, but it shares all the characteristics of Tad's style. Creativity, engaging characters, intriguing storylines, and lovely prose. Same for War of the Flowers.
Will definitely be picking up one of his books now. I have been a big fan of high/ epic fantasy since I was a kid. My first love being Lord of The Rings. Like you, I have multiple editions of the trilogy, the prequels, books that go further more into the lore/history of middle earth, action figures, and much much more! I love going to thrift stores to find vintage editions of my favorite books as well. I'm also a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson, the first book I've read of his is Th Way of Kings and those who know the first book along with all of the books of the series is 1000+ pages. I love big fantasy books that take their time building the world, magic systems, races, etc. Can't wait to jump into Tad's world!
I'm excited for Wind and Truth next month! If you love big fantasy books with great worldbuilding, I think you'll love everything about Tad's books. Tolkien was my first love, too.
I randomly clicked on this video. And confused Tad Williams (who I've never read as far as I remember) with Terry Goodkind (who I've also never read, but everyone seems to hate lol) Snow crash is absolute garbage btw. It's on every single cyberpunk list and it's not even cyberpunk it's a satire of cyberpunk by a writer who clearly looks down on the genre
I only read one Terry Goodkind book many many many years ago, but it didn't do it for me. Don't remember why. And I didn't mind Snow Crash, but it didn't really live up to the hype for me. Maybe if I had read it sooner... Thanks for clicking!
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Read the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, twice. Loved it both times.
It's a good one!
This is such a great video! I am sure Tad and Deb are going to love your idea about the book! Don‘t forget to come back to the Mint. We are still there:-)
Ha! Thank you so much. It was fun to make. And I still occasionally lurk in the corner of the Mint, sipping my ale and listening to the conversation. :)
Awesome collection! Ive just been getting into reading fantasy and have heard so much about how underrated Tad is. Definitely planning to at least read Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn and Otherland
I can't recommend them enough. Hope you enjoy. They all build a little slowly, but the pay off is always worth it. Thanks for watching!
Finished Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn last night. Thank you for this informative video - I'm looking forward to checking out all of Tad William's other work (especially The Last King of Osten Ard, of course, and Otherworld)
Glad you liked Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn! You've got a lot more good Tad stuff in your future. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I loved how you showed an old photo of Walden books and the story behind you buying them!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@KevinKoperski you're welcome
Wonderful video, amazing collection. I am so jealous !
Thanks! I'm pretty proud of it. And I appreciate the kind words.
Tad Williams really should be called the American Tolkien and not George R.R. Martin for two reasons: one, his Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy did partly inspire Martin to write A Song of Ice and Fire, so much so that it was originally planned as a trilogy, and two, Williams finished what he started in Osten Ard not once, but twice, because if you take into account MS&T and its sequel tetralogy The Last King of Osten Ard, it's seven. His works were basically A Song of Ice and Fire before Ice and Fire without it getting out of hand, unlike GRRM. Furthermore, Otherland was basically Ready Player One well before RPO and did it better. For one, Otherland was not obsessed with the 80s/90s, it didn't feel the need to jump on any bandwagons, and feels more timeless. I even had the honor to meet George Newbern who narrated the Otherland Tetralogy and the Bobby Dollar Trilogy respectively. I had him sign my copy of The Dirty Streets of Heaven instead of anything related to Superman or Sephiroth, so I really stood out on that one and we talked a bit about Otherland. Overall, Tad Williams quickly became one of my literary influences after I found out he influenced one of my biggest influences from high school: Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon.
Nice to see you branch out to new video ideas and thank you for showcasing such an under-read author.
Thanks! And if I had my way, everyone on the planet would read Tad's books.
Beautiful collection 🤘
Thank you! Only took three decades. Thanks for watching!
I'm closing in on the half way point of The Navigators children and I'm loving every second of it, it's been my most anticipated book for years and I'm glad to say it isn't disappointing. Unfortunately though after I'm finished that's it for Simon and friends, no more Osten Ard. Sad times indeed.
I'm half way through a reread of The Witchwood Crown, and I'm already feeling the feels. I look forward to the end, and yet I dread the end. We can all commiserate together. Never thought we'd get more Osten Ard, anyway, so I try to remind myself we're in bonus time. Thanks for watching!
There will be more Osten Ard as said by Tad himself during his book readings. The Splintered Sun was the working title last thing I heard 😁
Great video. Tad Williams is one of my favourite fantasy authors based on what I have read: Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, Shadowmarch and The Last King of Osten Ard. I would like to read Otherland and perhaps War of the Flowers.
Thank you! If you like Osten Ard and Shadowmarch, I think you'll like Otherland. It's obviously not epic fantasy, but it shares all the characteristics of Tad's style. Creativity, engaging characters, intriguing storylines, and lovely prose. Same for War of the Flowers.
Will definitely be picking up one of his books now. I have been a big fan of high/ epic fantasy since I was a kid. My first love being Lord of The Rings. Like you, I have multiple editions of the trilogy, the prequels, books that go further more into the lore/history of middle earth, action figures, and much much more! I love going to thrift stores to find vintage editions of my favorite books as well. I'm also a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson, the first book I've read of his is Th Way of Kings and those who know the first book along with all of the books of the series is 1000+ pages. I love big fantasy books that take their time building the world, magic systems, races, etc. Can't wait to jump into Tad's world!
I'm excited for Wind and Truth next month! If you love big fantasy books with great worldbuilding, I think you'll love everything about Tad's books. Tolkien was my first love, too.
Thank you for this; I am looking to branch out in my fantasy collection and Tad Williams is someone who was on my list but I am not familiar with.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching! And, obviously, I highly recommend giving Tad's books a try.
So many books, wonder how much they all weigh
I know the answer. Somewhere between 10 pounds and 10 tons.
@KevinKoperski 10 tons!?!?!?!??? That's a lot of words.
Those hardcover editions are just beautiful. Too bad they're all out of print 😢
Ebay
I randomly clicked on this video. And confused Tad Williams (who I've never read as far as I remember) with Terry Goodkind (who I've also never read, but everyone seems to hate lol) Snow crash is absolute garbage btw. It's on every single cyberpunk list and it's not even cyberpunk it's a satire of cyberpunk by a writer who clearly looks down on the genre
I only read one Terry Goodkind book many many many years ago, but it didn't do it for me. Don't remember why. And I didn't mind Snow Crash, but it didn't really live up to the hype for me. Maybe if I had read it sooner... Thanks for clicking!