Adam Smith
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Harry Potter, Tolkien, and the Roots of Fantasy
The media circus around the release of the last Harry Potter novel is finally beginning to die down, but that does little to disguise the fact that the fantasy genre is alive and well in the twenty-first century. Hundreds of millions were spent to bring Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings , Rowling’s Harry Potter series, C.S. Lewis’s Narnia and others to the big screen, and the gamble has paid off. But where... (posted by Adam 4 years 290 days ago.)
The media circus around the release of the last Harry Potter novel is finally beginning to die down, but that does little to disguise the fact that the fantasy genre is alive and well in the twenty-first century. Hundreds of millions were spent to bring Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings , Rowling’s Harry Potter series, C.S. Lewis’s Narnia and others to the big screen, and the gamble has paid off. But where... (posted by Adam 4 years 290 days ago.)
Approaching J.R.R. Tolkien's Books
One of the most common questions I encounter from readers approaching J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings is “Where do I start?" The list of books “written by" J.R.R. Tolkien can be overwhelming and confusing. Most readers are familiar with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit , but locate the Tolkien section at your local bookstore and you’ll likely find a dozen or more title star (posted by Adam 5 years 22 days ago.)
One of the most common questions I encounter from readers approaching J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings is “Where do I start?" The list of books “written by" J.R.R. Tolkien can be overwhelming and confusing. Most readers are familiar with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit , but locate the Tolkien section at your local bookstore and you’ll likely find a dozen or more title star (posted by Adam 5 years 22 days ago.)
How To Paint Paneling
One of the most common problems I see in homes is paneling. Faux wooden paneling found its heyday in the sixties and seventies, and has become the nightmare of the modern decorator. In those days, wooden paneling was often put up in lieu of drywall because it was easier and cheaper. The problem with paneling is that it’s dark, dull, outdated, and difficult to rep (posted by Adam 5 years 208 days ago.)
One of the most common problems I see in homes is paneling. Faux wooden paneling found its heyday in the sixties and seventies, and has become the nightmare of the modern decorator. In those days, wooden paneling was often put up in lieu of drywall because it was easier and cheaper. The problem with paneling is that it’s dark, dull, outdated, and difficult to rep (posted by Adam 5 years 208 days ago.)
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