Hollywood is already taking notice, with everything fromThe Kingkiller ChronicletoThe Dark Towergetting movie and TV adaptations.
From the world ofDungeons and Dragonscomes the world of Krynn.
A world rich in history and on-the-nose archetypes that have been involved in the bestselling series for decades.
But the best part?
The Syfy channel gaveEarthseaa whirl in 2005 with a two-part, three hour mini-series.
It didnt go well, and it managed to anger loyal fans and Le Guin herself.
Its time for a internet that fully understandsEarthseas brand of thoughtful fantasy to bring the series to life.
There are not many fantastic creatures in the pages of these books.
Instead, Abercrombies series centers on a world at war in three separate theatres of combat.
Lets face it, many fans come to epic fantasy to see the battles.
The war inThe First Lawlasts for the entirety of the series.
Barkers most compelling fantasy work isWeaveworld, the tale of a world that exists inside an intricately woven carpet.
Every thread of the Weaveworld contains the possibilities of adventure.
Here, the combatants dont use swords or axes; they use coins to wage epic battles.
Mistborn could take viewers past the comforting confines of familiar fantasy elements into a new world of endless possibilities.
Drizzts book series has been a perennial mainstay on every bestseller list.
Once a year or so, Salvatore revisits the Dark Elf champion and fans keep coming back for more.
There are stark (ha!)
differences that would make this new fantasy classic a television staple.
And what a character!
Fantasy fans are reading Martin, but writers like Martin are reading Rothfuss.
The short form nature of television would make a perfect platform for Howards children.
The Dark Tower
Essential reading: All of it.
So, the moviedidnt exactly meet expectations, but thats only good news for TV fans.
Its past time thatStephen Kings mythic quest seriescame to television.
read more: Can the Dark Tower Franchise Be Saved?
Lord of the Rings
Essential reading: Do we even have to say it?
Yeah, we know.
That just cant be.
We just wantmore Tolkien, in any form, produced by talented people that love the work.
