I hope I am not too off topic, but if I am: please, delete my post!

I was wondering if anyone knew about some other retelling/media about the Mabinogion (I'm actually referring to the Four Branches of the Mabinogi). I am looking for movies (even if only some characters of the Mabinogion appear), documentaries, essays, novels, books, comics etc.
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I have a VHS copy of "A Visit with Lloyd Alexander" that I don't need (as I also have a DVD copy). In the film, Mr. Alexander shows you around his home, talks about the books and characters, and shows you some of his favorite fan-made items. I just can't send it off to Goodwill knowing there are people here who would kill for this ( Read more... )

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this is very spoilery, for obvious reasons. do come over and comment ;) here

Perhaps the greatest weakness of The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio is that it is written from a first-person point of view, lessening the suspense one might feel whenever its protagonist finds himself in dire circumstances. Such an objection is merely a matter of personal taste, however. Admirers of Lloyd Alexander's works will find much to enjoy ( Read more... )

To all readers and friends of Lloyd Alexander,

There is now a memorial page set up for Lloyd Alexander (and his wife Janine) at www.PrydainGuide.com

Please stop by and contribute your thoughts on this wonderful man and his stories.  I know some of you may have posted already elsewhere, but it would be wonderful to get several memories and tributes ( Read more... )

(I originally posted this on a different on-line community)

Lloyd Alexander, died the morning of May 17 at his home in Drexel Hill, PA. His wife of 62 years, Janine, died two weeks earlier on May 2 (Her obituary is here.) At least they were not apart for very long. His most recent book, The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio, is due to be released on ( Read more... )

Author Lloyd Alexander Dead at 83.

Rest in peace, Lloyd A.

In my so-called quest to find male authors that write convincing female characters, I completely overlooked the Vesper Holly books by Lloyd Alexander. I bought two of them when I was a kid: "The Illyrian Adventure" and "The El Dorado Adventure". I remember reading the first one and not being particularly thrilled with it. Although I always ( Read more... )

http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/articles/showarticle.php?ID=1843

This article tells the story of the movie and why/how Disney screwed up.