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Films, Books and Music for Romantic Fantasy Fans
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated RodentsThe Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett
Buy new: £4.86 / Used from: £0.69
Like Watership Down, only...with rats. Seriously! Moving and hilarious.
Amelie [2001] [DVD]Amelie [2001] [DVD]
Buy new: £4.78 / Used from: £3.04
This film really did change my life - I looked at everthing in a whole new way. Also, I cut all my hair off...
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - The Complete RecordingsThe Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - The Complete Recordings by Howard Shore
Buy new: £79.39 / Used from: £45.99
The best soundtrack of the three, in my opinion, containing Arwen's haunting refrain and the beautiful song Eowen sings at Theodred's funeral
Deep Secret (Gollancz S.F.)Deep Secret (Gollancz S.F.) by Diana Wynne Jones
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A classic - as far as I know, everyone who's read this loves it.
Serenity [DVD] [2005]Serenity [DVD] [2005]
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Less fantasy than SF, really - but SUCH a great film, with a really mythic feel
Master and CommanderMaster and Commander by Various Artists
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A really good mix of soundtrack music and classical pieces - the first CD I put on my iPod
SabrielSabriel by Garth Nix
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Please don't be put off by the zombies!!! One of my all-time favourite fantasies. First in the Old Kingdom Trilogy
The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of MagicThe Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
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Beautifully realised and written fantasy, but my GOD - not for the faint-hearted. Tissues at the ready! First in the Liveship Traders Trilogy
Gladiator: Special Anniversary EditionGladiator: Special Anniversary Edition by The Lyndhurst Orchestra
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Very, very good soundtrack - some really haunting pieces of music
Howl's Moving Castle [DVD] [2005]Howl's Moving Castle [DVD] [2005]
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Not as good as the book, but still fantastic - I've seen this about eight times already
War for the OaksWar for the Oaks by Emma Bull
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The very first Urban Fantasy - made a huge impression on me and I love it still
The Curse of ChalionThe Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
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LMB is more famous for her Miles Vorkosigan SF, but her fantasies are just as great - this book is inspiring
Paladin of SoulsPaladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold
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Sequel to the above - made me see religion and faith in a whole new way
More Music from GladiatorMore Music from Gladiator by Hans Zimmer
Even better than the first one, especially the extended 'Now We Are Free'.
Laputa - Castle In The Sky [DVD]Laputa - Castle In The Sky [DVD]
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Stunning, imaginative film, stuffed with beautiful details and a really moving story
How I Live NowHow I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
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Brave, emotional, intense debut novel - more magic realism than fantasy, but still one of my favourites.
Spirited Away [DVD]Spirited Away [DVD]
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Trippy, surreal, at times really confusing - and still the best thing since pop tarts were invented
Wheel of the InfiniteWheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells
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This will be real revelation for anyone who's been reading Euro-centric Tolkienesque fantasy for a while. Brilliant book.
The Death of the NecromancerThe Death of the Necromancer by Martha Wells
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Sherlock Holmes meets Stephen King - they slaughter each other. That about sums this up. Stylish writing, deft characterisation, the works.
The Swan KingdomThe Swan Kingdom by Zoë Marriott
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Okay, I know I wrote this one myself - but it's still one of my favourites so it deserves to be on the list. Really good book!