I've updated the list and it's sorted in alphabetical order by author then title. I've included changes and corrections from members of LibraryThing plus several additions from the World Fantasy Awards and Fantasy 100. There are now 530 title/series recommendations for a total of 1,257 books.
I'm wishy-washy on horror. I've included some of the classics and some of the more popular works, but have tried to stay away from popular hack 'n slash. Also, I'm using "executive privilege" when defining fantasy. For instance, I don't consider time travel, in and of itself, fantasy. I think it is more speculative fiction. I don't know how to categorize "superheros", but again, I don't really consider them fantasy unless there is some type of fantastic or magical element. I know some people would argue with me, but my project, my definitions!
When all else failed, I checked out the tags for the work in LibraryThing. If the fantasy tag was prominent, it was put on the list.
My next step is to get this into survey form so people can start voting.
3 comments:
Do you want help putting publication dates?
or help maybe putting the amazon(if there is one) description?
I'm be happy to help, as would quite a few librarythingers. (is that a word?)
dragonb from librarything.
Correction: Pu Songling's surname is Pu, his given name is Songling. I put it in the Chinese word order without thinking. *blushes*
WillSteed
Will the list be available for downloading?
AA1986
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