Lloyd Alexander

frodo potter · 05-19-2007, 10:21 AM

Lloyd Alexander, beloved author of The Black Cauldron died yesterday at age 83.

I remember as a kid reading his entire Prydain series. In fact, The Horned King, was the book that really introduced me to High Fantasy. It was the second "fantasy" book I had ever read, the first being The Hobbit. From there was born my love of fantasy and magic.

So goodbye Lloyd you shaped my life in ways I cannot begin to explain.

flippyshark · 05-19-2007, 10:57 AM

Those are terrific books, and I do hope a really good adaptation of them comes along some day.

lindyhop · 05-19-2007, 11:03 AM

I didn't discover the Prydain series until I was an adult but I really enjoyed them.

Gemini Cricket · 05-19-2007, 12:56 PM

How sad.

I love the Prydain books. Loved them as a kid and love them now.

RIP, Mr. Alexander.

libraryvixen · 05-19-2007, 06:40 PM

Mr. Alexander, you will be missed. In your honor I will only suggest your books to all my patrons.

Ponine · 05-21-2007, 09:22 AM

I saw this on the news the other day.

You will be missed Mr Alexander. I read your books in fifth grade at the urging of my teacher.
Devoured them, and then found out the Black Cauldron was in the works.
My stuffed Gurgi came out of hiding in your honor, and my son will be recieving your books soon.
Rest well.

05-19-2007, 10:21 AM	#1
frodo potter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 84	Lloyd Alexander Lloyd Alexander, beloved author of The Black Cauldron died yesterday at age 83. I remember as a kid reading his entire Prydain series. In fact, The Horned King, was the book that really introduced me to High Fantasy. It was the second "fantasy" book I had ever read, the first being The Hobbit. From there was born my love of fantasy and magic. So goodbye Lloyd you shaped my life in ways I cannot begin to explain. Last edited by frodo potter : 05-19-2007 at 10:50 AM. Reason: misspell
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Those are terrific books, and I do hope a really good adaptation of them comes along some day.
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lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	I didn't discover the Prydain series until I was an adult but I really enjoyed them. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	How sad. I love the Prydain books. Loved them as a kid and love them now. RIP, Mr. Alexander.
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libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	Mr. Alexander, you will be missed. In your honor I will only suggest your books to all my patrons.
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05-21-2007, 09:22 AM	#6
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I saw this on the news the other day. You will be missed Mr Alexander. I read your books in fifth grade at the urging of my teacher. Devoured them, and then found out the Black Cauldron was in the works. My stuffed Gurgi came out of hiding in your honor, and my son will be recieving your books soon. Rest well. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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