Podcast appearances and mentions of peter s beagle

In celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of Tachyon Publications, we invited publisher Jacob Weisman to join us in a fascinating exploration of the independent publisher whose list of authors includes classic tales from Stanley Weinbaum, A.E. Van Vogt, and even Mary Shelley, as well as major work from contemporary writers like Peter S. Beagle, Patricia McKillip, Michael Swanwick, Terry Bisson, Jane Yolen, Ellen Klages, Eileen Gunn, Joe Lansdale, Nalo Hopkinson, James Morrow, Lavie Tidhar, and Daniel Pinkwater, and newer writers such as Mary Thompson, Austin Habersahw, Martin Cahill, and Josh Rountree.  We touch upon the challenges of building an independent press in a rapidly changing marketplace, the importance of anthologies in identifying and preserving trends in the field, and what to expect next from Tachyon.  

It's Movie Monday again, and the movie for this month was the Rankin/Bass fantasy animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. Adapted by Peter S. Beagle from his 1968 novel of the same name. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Ting-Edwards Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi (podcast) Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… (podcast) M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ And here's that Cairn 2e unboxing I mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXpR9P6MGZo In memory of Val Kilmer, who sadly passed at the beginning of this month, I have chosen Ron Howard's Willow from 1988 as the movie for May. See below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on May 26th, so please send your submissions by the 24th if you'd like to be included in the show. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠ You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

With Peter Beagle's 86th birthday upon us, we thought we'd re-share a discussion we had with him last year about writing and story. We wish Peter a happy birthday and hope you enjoy the discussion!   Sunday Apr 14, 2024 This week we are joined by the  legendary author of The Last Unicorn, Peter S. Beagle, who discusses his new novel I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons (published next month by Saga Press & Gollancz), as well as his storied career, his pals from childhood, influential writers such as Robert Nathan and Avram Davidson, and last year's important retrospective collection The Essential Peter S. Beagle. As always, our thanks to Peter for making time to talk to us, and we hope you enjoy the podcast.

The Betches dive deep into this very famous and well known 80's movie and fairytale, The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. Honestly, we had no idea it was like, actually a classic, but as always, we have a whole heck of a lot to say about it! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content! @books_n_betchesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to this week's episode of The Video Store Podcast . This week, I'm focusing on animated movies that lean into darker themes and mature storytelling. These aren't your typical Saturday morning cartoons or Disney films. They're imaginative, ambitious, and not afraid to explore the more complicated corners of life.Let's dive into the four films I'm recommending this week.1. Watership Down (1978)This adaptation of Richard Adams' novel is often remembered for its striking animation and unflinching depiction of survival. On the surface, it's a story about rabbits searching for a safe place to call home, but the film works on deeper levels, touching on themes like leadership, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of nature.Director Martin Rosen made the choice to stay true to the novel's tone, which makes this film stand out from other animated projects of the time. The voice cast is strong, John Hurt as Hazel and Richard Briers as Fiver bring a lot of emotion to their roles. The animation is hand-drawn, with detailed backgrounds that create a world that feels both beautiful and dangerous.2. The Last Unicorn (1982)Based on Peter S. Beagle's novel, The Last Unicorn has a dreamlike quality that sets it apart from other animated films of its time. It tells the story of a unicorn searching for her lost kind, encountering both friends and enemies along the way. While the animation was produced by Rankin/Bass, the actual work was done by a Japanese studio that would later become Studio Ghibli, which might explain the film's unique visual style.This voice cast is great. Mia Farrow voices the Unicorn, Jeff Bridges plays Prince Lir, and Christopher Lee is unforgettable as King Haggard. Lee was reportedly a huge fan of the book and even brought his own copy to recording sessions to ensure his performance stayed faithful to the source material.The soundtrack, provided by the band America, gives the movie a melancholy, almost folk-like feel that complements its tone.3. The Secret of NIMH (1982)Don Bluth made his directorial debut with this adaptation of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien. The film tells the story of a widowed field mouse, Mrs. Brisby, who must save her home and sick child with the help of highly intelligent rats.What makes The Secret of NIMH stand out is how dark and detailed it is. Bluth and his team left Disney to make this film because they wanted to push the boundaries of animation, and it shows. The level of detail in the animation is stunning, especially in the rats' lair, which feels alive with glowing lights and intricate designs.The score by Jerry Goldsmith is sweeping and dramatic, which matches the film's high stakes. And while it's technically a kids' movie, it doesn't shy away from mature themes like death, ethics, and the consequences of human interference with nature.4. Heavy Metal (1981)If you're into sci-fi, fantasy, or anthology storytelling, Heavy Metal is one to check out. It's based on the magazine of the same name and features multiple stories connected by a mysterious glowing orb called the Loc-Nar. The animation is bold, with an unapologetically adult tone. Even though I saw it as a kid, I think this one is definitely not for kids.What's interesting about Heavy Metal is how it pulls from different art styles, with each segment feeling distinct. The soundtrack is packed with rock and heavy metal tracks from bands like DEVO, Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, and Journey, giving it a unique energy.Each of these films pushes the boundaries of what animated storytelling can do, whether through their themes, visual style, or just their ambition. They're all worth watching if you're looking for something that goes beyond the typical animated fare. That's it for this week's episode of The Video Store Podcast. Thanks for listening, and let me know what you think of these recommendations. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Rebekah talks about her love for the film and the novel as well as friendship with the author of the book, Peter S. Beagle.

Summer Reading Report: hits, misses, and anticipations   We're back from the beach and reflecting on our summer reading in this bonus length bookshelf episode. On Kate's stack summer favourite GRETA AND VALDIN by Rebecca K. Reilly, Olivia Laing's memoir The Garden Against Time, the hotly tipped HEADSHOT by Rita Bullwinkel, TRUST by Hernan Diaz, Miranda July's new novel ALL FOURS and upcoming book club reads THE FRAUD by Zadie Smith and HUMANELY POSSIBLE by Sarah Bakewell. Meanwhile Laura talks about REAL AMERICANS by Rachel Kong, THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle, THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Stuart Turton, Kiley Reid's latest COME AND GET IT, Reese's Book Club pick SLOW DANCE by Rainbow Rowell and Austeriltz by W. G. Sebald.    We also hear about the best bookish party Laura attended courtsey of the Vancouver Public Library, and the Kate's experience of reading just one book, and one book only, at a time – a strong departure from her usual habits of three on the go at once. But will she stick to it?   Timecodes for the time poor 08:58 Real Americans by Rachel Kong: A Not-to-Read Recommendation 17:39 The Garden Against Time by Olivia Lange: A Deep Dive 25:27 The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle: A Disappointment 30:44 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkle: A Mixed Review 40:02 Stuart Turton's The Last Murder at the End of the World: A Fun Read 44:20 Exploring 'Trust' by Hernan Diaz 49:34 Campus Life and Money in 'Come and Get' It by Kiley Reid 59:57 Miranda July's 'All Fours': A Perimenopausal Journey 01:12:40 A Lighthearted Romance: 'Slow Dance' by Rainbow Rowell 01:15:13 Upcoming Reads and Final Thoughts Patreon Want more from your favourite podcast? Want to support the person who makes it? Come and join Kate at Patreon.com/thebookclubreview where for a small monthly fee you'll receive benefits such as a weekly books dispatch, which you can read or listen to as a pod, occasional special episodes, and at the higher tier you can join our monthly book club for live discussions with Kate over Zoom.  For the love of a good lamp:  Visit seriousreaders.com/BCR for our special offer on any HD light – use the code BCR at checkout and if you're in the UK you can also benefit from free shipping. You get a month to try out the lights to decide if they're for you, if not you can return them. We seriously love them, and think you will too.

Whether every protagonist is a hero is open to debate (and debate it we do in this episode) but it we can agree that the vast majority of protagonists in genre fiction are heroes (if not always heroic). In today's episode we go deep into Christopher Volger's chapter on the hero archetype from his book, The Writer's Journey. To explore his ideas in we're referencing The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. Despite being written almost sixty years ago, Beagle's fairytale feels modern and makes for an excellent sandbox to dig around in for support and opposition on whether the story's hero (It's the Unicorn, obviously) conforms to Volger's hero profile, and also if his Hero's Journey is a good framework for understanding her quest.Remember, we have a Writers Process/Writing Sprint meetup every Wednesday. Check us out.

first-everThis week's episode is from our first ever Podcast Corner, recorded on April 21st at our TBR and Crafting Event! If you are interested in joining us for the podcast corner, we will have it at select future events! Become a paid member of our Substack at bookhoes.substack.com for bonus content, including extended author interviews and access to The Drunken Literate episodes. Join us on Geneva here to connect with other listeners and get behind-the-scenes content from Zoë and Ryan! Linktree: linktr.ee/nycbookhoes Instagram @nycbookhoes Email: nycbookhoes@gmail.com Books Mentioned in the Episode: Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger Jaded by Ela Lee Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock Thirst by Varsha Bajaj The September House by Carissa Orlando Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark Goosebumps (Series) by R. L. Stine Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz Breed by Scott Spencer Wow, No Thank You by Samantha Irby The Honeys by Ryan La Sala Ellipses by Vanessa Lawrence Abhorsen (Series) by Garth Nix You, Again by Kate Goldbeck This Spells Love by Kate Robb Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzo The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

This week we are joined by the  legendary author of The Last Unicorn, Peter S. Beagle, who discusses his new novel I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons (published next month by Saga Press & Gollancz), as well as his storied career, his pals from childhood, influential writers such as Robert Nathan and Avram Davidson, and last year's important retrospective collection The Essential Peter S. Beagle. As always, our thanks to Peter for making time to talk to us, and we hope you enjoy the podcast.

This time out, Jonathan and Gary consider the meaning of "cozy" (or "cosy") SF and fantasy, and whether cozy horror is even a thing. We trace the term back to cozy mystery novels and Brian W. Aldiss's characterization of certain British writers of the 1950s—especially John Wyndham—as "cozy catastrophes". Not surprisingly, this doesn't lead to any meaningful conclusions, but we do touch upon whether the notion of cozy has to do with the fiction itself, or just the reader's experience of it. Authors mentioned include Travis Baldree, Becky Chambers, Peter S. Beagle, Martha Wells, and Terry Pratchett. Then, with our usual lack of grace, we transition awkwardly into a discussion of the new Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits, how well Ellison's fiction holds up, and some brief previews of forthcoming episodes.

The Rankin-Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's fairy tale about the last unicorn in the world and the small band of humans who help her is a melancholy story gorgeously animated by the Japanese studio Topcraft. This was a favorite movie of Mary's as a kid, but completely unknown to Dennis. This month, we fix that.  Starring Mia Farrow, Alan Arkin, Tammy Grimes, Jeff Bridges, Christopher Lee, Keenan Wynn, Rene Auberjonois, and Angela Lansbury. Written by Peter S. Beagle. Driected by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr.

"Once, I can't remember, I was long ago, someone strange. I was innocent and wise, and full of pain. Now that I'm a woman, everything has changed..." - Lady Amalthea  Just in time to kick off our Studio Ghibli marathon for Season 11, we're watching the movie that started it all - sort of! Rankin and Bass's "The Last Unicorn" (1982) - the cult-classic animated movie based on the dark fantasy novel by Peter S. Beagle, which is often cited as the origin story of Studio Ghibli, prior to Hayao Miyazaki's "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" (1984), which we'll be covering next time... Podcasters Featured:  Zack Derby (The NeatCast) Kory (The World Is My Burrito) and Brenda (Damsels Never Finish) Erik and Meghan Slader (Nerdeagram: An Enneagram Podcast) (Edited by Zack Derby, Intro / Outro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Steele⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!) 2024 is the Year of Ghibli... If you would like to be featured on an upcoming episode head over to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://probablywork.com/podcasters-assemble/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also join the discussion in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Our Merch!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Network Info This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @probablywork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.probablywork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com

With plans for are promised chat with Elizabeth Hand and Alix E. Harrow on temporary hold, Jonathan and Gary share some pleasant memories of the World Fantasy Convention, muse about whether the nature of conventions has changed in the wake of the pandemic, and speculate about next year's events in Glasgow, Niagara Falls, and elsewhere. They then touch upon some books they're looking forward to in 2024, including novels by Kelly Link, Nisi Shawl, Peter S. Beagle, and Paolo Bacigalupi, and some titles they'd recommend from 2023, including novels by Ian McDonald, Nina Allan, Geoff Ryman, Christopher Priest, Francis Spufford, Wole Talabi, and Nicola Griffith, as well as a few story collections, anthologies, and nonfiction books. By the end, it almost all comes into some sort of focus.

Mark, Jesse, and “The Invisible One” Justin Thomas come together to watch an animated film that left a traumatizing impression on many a child back in the 80's. And that is why we are here to discuss “The Last Unicorn” as Mark felt the need to revisit it to just see if his fears were justified.Don't expect this to be an enlightening commentary, expect horrible humor, poor puns, and illegitimate illetaration. But if you have some time, set your internets to FUN and put us in your earholes. Here we go!The Last Unicorn is a 1982 American animated fantasy film about a unicorn who, upon learning that she is the last of her species on Earth, goes on a quest to find out what has happened to others of her kind. Based on the 1968 novel The Last Unicorn written by Peter S. Beagle, who also wrote the film's screenplay, the film was directed and produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. It was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions for ITC Entertainment and animated by Topcraft.The film includes the voices of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, and Christopher Lee. The soundtrack was composed and arranged by Jimmy Webb, and songs were performed by the group America and the London Symphony Orchestra, with additional vocals provided by Lucy Mitchell. The film grossed $6.5 million in the United States.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich

Neighborhood kids help a curmudgeonly old man with a family curse. This story appears in The Essential Peter S. Beagle: Volume 2. For more of Peter S. Beagle's work, visit https://beagleverse.com.Content advisory: mentions death

Emily and Ky are the streets, and they are here with absolutely no warning to talk about a whiny unicorn with regret, a horny butterfly, a little wizard twink, and a tree's tits. It's Peter S. Beagle's modern classic turned 80's kids trauma fuel, The Last Unicorn! Who is the Red Bull? Was Molly Grue queer? Is innocence something to celebrate? Does Ky need to watch this movie again? Is love worth it? Obviously, no one can know. But you can know which character dies so abruptly that Emily can't stop laughing about it! “Listen! Listen! Don't listen to me, listen!” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wineweedweird/message

"Das letzte Einhorn lebte in einem Fliederwald, und es lebte ganz allein…" So beginnt die Erzählung des Peter S. Beagle, die 1982 auf die Kinoleinwand gebracht wurde und vor allem deutsche Kinderherzen eroberte. Das düstere, melancholische Märchen war ganz anders als Disney mit unverwechselbarem Stilmix, legendärem Soundtrack und durchaus schreckenerregenden Bildern. (Die Harpyie! Der rote Stier!)

LeVar Burton Reads is back September 19th! We've got stories from Peter S. Beagle, Sarah Pinsker, Tobi Ogundiran and more. It's good to be back, y'all.

We're looking at an animated cult classic this week: the Rankin-Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved fantasy novel The Last Unicorn! Join in as we discuss weird movies from our childhoods, the soundtrack by America, the film's connection to Studio Ghibli, and sexually aggressive trees. Plus: Why is Prince Lir so dull? What happened to Mommy Fortuna? Why is Molly Grue the only competent person in this world? And, most importantly, why are there tacos??? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Miss Congeniality (2000) - Our 300th episode!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

Hello friends and familiars! We're back to some regularly scheduled movie watching. And we're kicking August off with a Patreon-sponsored pick from our friend Taylor (Thanks Taylor!): The Last Unicorn. This 1982 animated tale based on the story by Peter S. Beagle features an all-star voice cast. Coming out of the house of Rankin and Bass, we look to see how this holds up to the years, speak to a little bit of adaptation, talk heroics, fantasy and truth, the power of magic, and much, much more! Join us now to hear our thoughts on The Last Unicorn.  TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 06:30 - Quick The Last Unicorn Reviews 21:18 - Expanding the Syllabus 34:50 - Analysis 54:21 - Shelf or Trash 56:17 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film  

Wulf Moon wrote his first science fiction story when he was fifteen. It won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards–the same contest that first discovered Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter S. Beagle, and a host of iconic names in the arts. It became his first professional sale in Science World. Moon has won over forty awards in writing and thirty in public speaking. A sample of these include: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Contest; Critters Readers' Choice Awards for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story of 2018, of 2019, of 2020; Best Author of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Best Positive Future Story of 2021; Best Writers' Workshop of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Nora Roberts Novella Contest; and the Writers of the Future Contest, Vol. 35. Moon's stories and articles have appeared in numerous publications including Writers of the Future, Best of Deep Magic Anthology Two, Future Science Fiction Digest, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2, Best of Third Flatiron, Galaxy's Edge, and DreamForge magazine. Wulf Moon is also a professional voice-over actor and has produced works for Hugo Award winners and bestselling authors like Mike Resnick, Jeff Wheeler, and Will McIntosh. Moon is podcast director at Future Science Fiction Digest. His award-winning SUPER SECRETS Online Resource and Writing Workshop has had over 800,000 views. These Secrets have been attributed by a multitude of writers as the reason they obtained their first professional sales, and wins in national and international writing contests. Two SUPER SECRETS writing books will be published this winter by editor Mark Leslie Lefebvre through Stark Publishing Solutions. Learn more at https://bit.ly/TheSuperSecrets Explore the works of Wulf Moon by visiting driftweave.com or by checking out his Amazon author page at: amazon.com/author/wulfmoon.

Wulf Moon wrote his first science fiction story when he was fifteen. It won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards–the same contest that first discovered Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter S. Beagle, and a host of iconic names in the arts. It became his first professional sale in Science World. Moon has won over forty awards in writing and thirty in public speaking. A sample of these include: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Contest; Critters Readers' Choice Awards for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story of 2018, of 2019, of 2020; Best Author of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Best Positive Future Story of 2021; Best Writers' Workshop of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Nora Roberts Novella Contest; and the Writers of the Future Contest, Vol. 35. Moon's stories and articles have appeared in numerous publications including Writers of the Future, Best of Deep Magic Anthology Two, Future Science Fiction Digest, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2, Best of Third Flatiron, Galaxy's Edge, and DreamForge magazine. Wulf Moon is also a professional voice-over actor and has produced works for Hugo Award winners and bestselling authors like Mike Resnick, Jeff Wheeler, and Will McIntosh. Moon is podcast director at Future Science Fiction Digest. His award-winning SUPER SECRETS Online Resource and Writing Workshop has had over 800,000 views. These Secrets have been attributed by a multitude of writers as the reason they obtained their first professional sales, and wins in national and international writing contests. Two SUPER SECRETS writing books will be published this winter by editor Mark Leslie Lefebvre through Stark Publishing Solutions. Learn more at https://bit.ly/TheSuperSecrets Explore the works of Wulf Moon by visiting driftweave.com or by checking out his Amazon author page at: amazon.com/author/wulfmoon.

Follow the podcast on Threads @bookfairepod Email @ bookfairepod@gmail.com Support @ Patreon.com/thebookfaire Tune in to explore how "The Last Unicorn" subverts stereotypes and showcases the importance of protecting our natural world. Discover the captivating characters who challenge traditional roles and embark on transformative journeys of self-discovery. We'll delve into the remarkable storytelling techniques employed by Beagle as he weaves together a tapestry of fantasy and introspection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfaire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfaire/support

Follow the podcast on Threads @bookfairepod Email @ bookfairepod@gmail.com Support @ Patreon.com/thebookfaire Tune in to explore how "The Last Unicorn" subverts stereotypes and showcases the importance of protecting our natural world. Discover the captivating characters who challenge traditional roles and embark on transformative journeys of self-discovery. We'll delve into the remarkable storytelling techniques employed by Beagle as he weaves together a tapestry of fantasy and introspection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfaire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfaire/support

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To kick off 2023, Jonathan and Gary share their lists of the books that they're looking forward to reading in 2023. They mention a lot of forthcoming titles, ranging books from old masters like Peter S. Beagle, Howard Waldrop, Joanna Russ, Gene Wolfe, and Connie Willis to newer writers like Samit Basu, Vajra Chandrasekera, Alix E. Harrow, Emily Tesh, and Premee Mohamed, as well as essential collections from Kelly Link, E. Lily Yu, Joanna Russ, K.J. Parker, Sarah Pinsker, and others. The team also cheerfully acknowledge that the year will undoubtedly present us with some complete surprises and that we will be reading fantastic work from authors we haven't even heard of yet. The field seems as lively and promising as ever! Pre-order links Books mentioned in the podcast include: Blade of Dream, Daniel Abraham Conquest, Nina Allan The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport, Samit Basu The Saint of Bright Doors, Vajra Chandrasekera Furious Heaven, Kate Elliott The Landing, Mary Gentle Menewood, Nicola Griffith Starling House, Alix E. Harrow The Water Outlaws, S.L. Huang Thornhedge, T. Kingfisher The Deep Sky, Yume Kitasei Translation State, Ann Leckie White Cat, Black Dog, Kelly Link (collection) The Blue Beautiful World, Karen Lord Hopeland, Ian McDonald No One Will Come Back For Us and Other Stories, Premee Mohamed (collection) The Sinister Booksellers of Bath, Garth Nix Jackal, Jackal: Tales of the Dark and Fantastic, Tobi Ogundiran (collection) Under My Skin, K.J. Parker (collection) He Who Drowned the World, Shelley Parker-Chan Lost Places, Sarah Pinsker (collection) Machine Vendetta, Alastair Reynolds The Navigating Fox, Christopher Rowe Joanna Russ: Novels and Stories, Joanna Russ (collection) Him, Geoff Ryman New Suns 2, Nishi Shawl ed. Ghost Engine, Charles Stross Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, Wole Talabi Some Desperate Glory, Emily Tesh System Collapse, Martha Wells The Road to Roswell, Connie Willis The Wolfe at the Door, Gene Wolfe (collection) Jewel Box, E. Lily Yu (collection)

On episode 82 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby begin a new series on mythological creatures. In the first installment of this series, two witches discuss the Unicorn and the Phoenix. They talk about the Unicorn's mystique, desire for peace, and its magickal horn. They consider the Phoenix's relationship to the sun, destruction, transformation, and rebirth. They share Unicorn tales, Phoenix stories, and consider the immortality of these ancient beings. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Red Book of Animal Stories" by Andrew Lang "Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths, & Legends" by Terry Breverton "A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. Cirlot "Mara: The Nightmare Legend" by Alexandra Bittner https://alexandrabittner.com/mara-the-nightmare-legend/ Tamed Wild Blog - Animal Symbology, The Phoenix https://tamedwild.com/a/blog/animal-symbology-the-phoenix https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/t-magazine/unicorns-culture-myth.html https://www.wired.com/2015/02/fantastically-wrong-unicorn/ https://www.thecut.com/2019/08/sarah-laskow-unicorn-history-book-qa.html "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle "The Unicorn Chronicles" by Bruce Coville “The Natural History of Unicorns” by Chris Lavers Shoutouts:

Joe is joined by Justin Nordell to discuss Peter S. Beagle's 1968 fantasy novel The Last Unicorn, as well as Rankin and Bass' 1982 animated film, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.We talk about the kindertrauma of both texts, particularly the Harpy and the Red Bull characters, as well as the universality of searching for self-identity and losing yourself pretending to be something you're not. Plus: the "feminine" animation style, the first all-star voice cast and why Tammy Grimes' performance as Molly Grue is so emotionally impactful.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Justin: @jnordell / Insta: @mogwai47Have something longer to say or a comment about banned book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com or tweet us your responses before the following deadlines:> Nov 24: Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954) / Peter Brook (1964) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Ryan welcome Seanan McGuire to the Author’s Shelf! From her shelf, Seanan chose The Last Unicorn, by Peter S. Beagle, a ’60s classic fairy tale about a unicorn in search of her kin. They also talk a bit about her upcoming book, Into the Windwracked Wilds (as A. Deborah Baker). Check out A. […]

Craig and Ryan welcome Seanan McGuire to the Author's Shelf! From her shelf, Seanan chose The Last Unicorn, by Peter S. Beagle, a '60s classic fairy tale about a unicorn in search of her kin. They also talk a bit about her upcoming book, Into the Windwracked Wilds (as A. Deborah Baker).   Check out A. Deborah Baker's (Seanan's) Amazon page   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod 

A movie about a unicorn who tries to figure out if she's all alone. Kyle loves the horn. Dave has a bad case of Schmendrick. The Machine wants to ride the Red Bull. You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for The Last Unicorn here: https://youtu.be/Z1aX1i79rY8Our sponsors this week are:  connectFirst Credit Union - https://www.connectfirstcu.com/en - We've built a new, brighter way to bank for all Albertans, one that won't make you choose between the digital experience you want and access to humans who care about you. Alberta Blue Cross - https://www.ab.bluecross.ca - Alberta Blue Cross group benefit plans are easy to manage, anywhere, anytime and on any device, making it easy for you and your employees to access. Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.comKyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvstmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdvstm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZKUfH0IOp-lH5OQdIpvLwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/kdvstmThis week the Machine printed out: 01010100 01101000 01100101 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01101110 01101111 00100000 01101000 01100001 01110000 01110000 01111001 00100000 01100101 01101110 01100100 01101001 01101110 01100111 01110011 00100000 01100010 01100101 01100011 01100001 01110101 01110011 01100101 00100000 01101110 01101111 01110100 01101000 01101001 01101110 01100111 00100000 01100101 01101110 01100100 01110011 00101110  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

ON THE EIGHTY-FOURTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim and Austin discuss the 1982 animated fantasy film from Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass, The Last Unicorn. With a screenplay by Peter S. Beagle, author of the original book, does this feature stand out from the other Rankin/Bass staples like Rudolph and Frosty? Brought to life by animation outsourced to Japan, do this film's distinctive visuals make it stand out? How is this picture different from all the other sword and sorcery films made around the time? Tune in to find out! Website: https://www.bombsquadproductions.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52220876 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bombsquadproductionsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombsquad_productions/Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BombSquadProdsFollow Us On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bombsquadproductions LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bombsquadproductions Listen to us on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VbdgPxf8efiAMph5tH6T8Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YTM2ZWJkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwAnchor: https://anchor.fm/bombsquadproductionsPocketCast: https://pca.st/r54f4dspRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hu-Wol7V4Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hub CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro Titles 00:21 Podcast Begins 01:16 History with Rankin/Bass & The Last Unicorn 09:30 Thoughts on The Last Unicorn 19:43 Thoughts on the Visuals 28:53 General Discussion 39:29 Final Thoughts 40:44 Outro

ON THE EIGHTY-FOURTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim and Austin discuss the 1982 animated fantasy film from Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass, The Last Unicorn. With a screenplay by Peter S. Beagle, author of the original book, does this feature stand out from the other Rankin/Bass staples like Rudolph and Frosty? Brought to life by animation outsourced to Japan, do this film's distinctive visuals make it stand out? How is this picture different from all the other sword and sorcery films made around the time? Tune in to find out! Website: https://www.bombsquadproductions.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52220876 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bombsquadproductionsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombsquad_productions/Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BombSquadProdsFollow Us On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bombsquadproductions LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bombsquadproductions Listen to us on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VbdgPxf8efiAMph5tH6T8Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YTM2ZWJkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwAnchor: https://anchor.fm/bombsquadproductionsPocketCast: https://pca.st/r54f4dspRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hu-Wol7V4Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hub

On the August 2, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Hoai-Tran Bui to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they've been up to. Opening Banter:  At The Water Cooler: What we've been Doing:  What we've been Reading:Ben read The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. Hoai-Tran has been reading Agatha Christie's Endless Night. What we've been Watching:HT watched Bullet Train, Three Thousand Years of Longing, Nope, Luck, The Sandman, The Bear Ben watched Station Eleven, The Last Movie Stars episode 1, Rachel, Rachel, and Contempt. What we've been Eating:  What we've been Playing:    Also mentioned:      All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today's show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Send us a Text Message.Caro, a longtime fan and art collector of animation from the classic 1982 film The Last Unicorn, shares her journey to become the founder and creator of The Last Unicorn 40th event which kicks off Saturday, July 30, with a special screening at the David Geffen Academy of Motion Pictures theater. Sure to be filled with cos-play characters of unicorns, princesses including Amalthea and princes and upset dragons, the event is the first of a soon to be international tour of this very special film and its Japanese-based anime artistry and the classic book written by Peter S. Beagle. For anyone who hasn't seen this film, its feminine power themes defy the usual rescue-me princess tales and empower women in their most feminine. Marked by a call to tribe, the last unicorn journeys through adventures and deep darkness to find she indeed is NOT the last unicorn. But not before facing peril and many heart-rendering choices. Caro, inspired by the movie since her childhood, took on the arduous, grassroots task of creating The Last Unicorn 40th anniversary event, merchandise and tour. For more information, check out www.thelastunicorn40th.com  and on Instagram @thelastunicorn40. And grab some cool The Last Unicorn swag  and art at this and other upcoming events in LA!!!  Oweli Supplements (www.Oweli.com) and www.CBDpure.com, sponsors of the podcast, have graciously offered a coupon for free shipping and 15 percent off with the coupon code SOULFAM. Lexi and Diana both takes these supplements whose products support everything from your eye health to immune system to your protein intake to your brain's neurological health. CBD Pure is one of the very best CBD's on the market with high grade ingredients. Order now with SOULFAM in the coupon code. Support the Show.@dianamarcketta@lexisaldin@thesoulfampodcast

Author & translator Simone Heller rejoins the show to compare the Rankin/Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's fantasy classic. In episode 231, Luke, James, & Simone discuss the German love for the movie's soundtrack, Schmendrick as an author stand-in, a realm-walking butterfly, and how embracing mortality can unlock artistic expression. They finish by casting their votes on which is the better version: the book or the movie! Simone Heller Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerLizardness Website: https://missnavigator.com/ “When We Were Starless” Simone's Hugo nominated novelette Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Last Unicorn or any of the other source novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author and Translator Simone Heller joins to discuss one of her all-time favorite novels and a classic of fantasy, THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle. In episode 230, Luke, James, and Simone discuss the concept of thinning magic, what it means to be trapped in a fairytale, the wisdom of a forgetful butterfly, and why a pure mythical beast can never love a hero. And join them next week when Simone returns to discuss the Rankin/Bass 1982 adaptation! Simone Heller Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerLizardness Website: https://missnavigator.com/ “When We Were Starless” Simone's Hugo nominated novelette Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Last Unicorn or any of the other source novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References Peter S. Beagle Regains Control of Rights

Brian Cortijo joins us to discuss Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn”, how wars affect settings, irredeemably evil Drow and Orcs, splitting a wizard's gizzard, the melancholy themes of the film and the books, heroics as showmanship, character agency and the consequence of choice, the abundance of printed material available about the Forgotten Realms, having a mythical creature in your adventuring party, games that are more "story forward", game systems and their reliance on dependability, weeping spiders, and much more!

In this episode of In Search of the Crystal Skull, Patricia and Arun continue with Fantasy Month with the 1982 animated film adaptation of The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle produced by Rankin/Bass and Topcraft. A unicorn is informed that she is the last of her kind when a red bull summoned by a king named Haggard had kidnapped them and lured them to the ends of the earth. The unicorn journeys into the forest to look for the Red Bull when she is captured by a witch named Mommy Fortuna. She is rescued by a wizard named Schmendrick and together with the wife of a group of passengers named Molly, they meet up with King Haggard and his son Prince Lir to find the other unicorns. But things get even more tricky when Schmendrick turns the unicorn into a woman, she slowly forgets that she is a unicorn, and falls in love with Prince Lir. When the film came out in theaters, it was praised for its animation, scary moments, fun adventurous tone, and its mysterious appeal. It has since become a cult classic and is currently rated as 73% on Rotten Tomatoes. This is the first time Patricia and Arun are watching the film. Will they enjoy it as much as its dedicated fans? Listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/old-school-lane/support

We can't speak for you, but we can confidently say that March was a weird weird month for the Library Pros™. This month Brittany admits she's micro-dosing meth (Legally!), Matt's side gig is dubious at best, and Reganland Returns. Laurel and Heather get a little too excited about cults, Matt "pauses the stream" to take a leak, and we all agree, we will NOT slander Jimmy Carter on this podcast. Book Mentions: Matt: *crickets* Brittany: Anoka: a Collection of Indigenous Fiction by Shane Hawk, "Soilborne" and "Wounded" The New Voices of Fantasy, edited by Peter S. Beagle and Jacob Weisman, "Left the Century to Sit Unmoved" by Sarah Pinsker and "Wing" by Amal El-Mohtar Laurel: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Heather: The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple by Jeff Guinn Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell As ever, thank you to Shane Ivers of Silvermansound.com for the use of VHS Dreams as our intro and outro music.

Death makes quite the entrance at Lady Neville's ball. To everyone's surprise, Death is young, beautiful and charming. So charming in fact, that Lady Neville and her guests request Death remain with them, which Death accepts... on one condition. This week's story is part two of Come Lady Death by Peter S Beagle. Music: Waiting for the Sun by Luca Fraula

Lady Neville has thrown the most wonderful parities that even the king himself has attended. Now in her old age, she wants to throw the grandest party of all…but she can't think of who could be grander than all the nobles she has already invited in the past, and finally it comes to her…she will invite Death himself…er…herself. This week's story is part one of Come Lady Death by Peter S Beagle. Music: Waiting for the Sun by Luca Fraula

Find your local comic shop & call to ask them to pre-order G.I.L.T!Thank you for helping me save the world from the toad-dancers of Pluto!Lani and Alisa talk about the pleasures of horror, the ideal soundtrack for reading Sandman comics, and the history of Hector and Lyta when they discuss Sandman #11, "Moving In."Show notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! View Lani & Alisa's favorite page Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out more about Lani Find out more about Alisa Alisa's selected excerpt from Peter S. Beagle's “A Fine and Private Place”“There are people,' he said, 'who give, and there are people who take. There are people who create, people who destroy, and people who don't do anything and drive the other two kinds crazy. It's born in you, whether you give or take, and that's the way you are. Ravens bring things to people. We're like that. It's our nature. We don't like it. We'd much rather be eagles, or swans, or even one of those moronic robins, but we're ravens and there you are. Ravens don't feel right without somebody to bring things to, and when we do find somebody we realize what a silly business it was in the first place." He made a sound between a chuckle and a cough. "Ravens are pretty neurotic birds. We're closer to people than any other bird, and we're bound to them all our lives, but we don't have to like them. You think we brought Elijah food because we liked him? He was an old man with a dirty beard.” Endless: A Sandman Podcast is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich and Alisa Kwitney, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Expediente Terror es un podcast dedicado a todo lo relacionado con la cultura del terror, la fantasía y la ciencia ficción. En esta cápsula de "Expediente Terror en Corto", Esteban Castellanos habla sobre "El último unicornio" del autor estadounidense Peter S. Beagle, una novela de fantasía épica publicada originalmente en 1986 y que narra las aventuras de una unicornio que intenta averiguar que les pasó a los demás de su especie. Blog: https://expedienteterror.blogspot.com/ Redes sociales: www.facebook.com/expedienteterror www.instagram.com/expediente_terror/ Música: October 31st by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu) Devour by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu) https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji

Join us on this episode of the Bent Biblios podcast where we discuss our thoughts and experience reading Peter S. Beagle's The Last Unicorn, and then discuss the 1982 film adaptation of the same.We hope you enjoy! New episodes every Friday.You can find us on Instagram @bent.biblios.podcast

Beauty is truth, truth beauty, and also unicorns. Welcome to our discussion of Peter S. Beagle's classic The Last Unicorn, in which we also bring in Keats and Plato because there's layers upon layers upon layers to this story, and we want to devour them like a delicious, buttery croissant. The post Episode 110 – The Last Unicorn appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

## Episode outline ### Fandom Facts **Origins:** Published between 1954-55, the Lord of the Rings is J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy story, following the adventures of Frodo and many others, hoping to stop the evil lord Sauron. **Fandom Origins:** The fandom started early on with letters being written to Tolkien about Middle-earth and the characters. In the 1960s, hippie counter-culture found some resonance with the book and helped it to become a best seller. Several fan groups started around this time: The Tolkien Society, and the Mythopeic Society, to name a few. Anti-fandom seems to have existed since as early as 1969 when co-founders of National Lampoon authored their novel, *Bored of the Rings*. Of course, there are tons of other bits of history, and the books (and fandom) have impacted music and academics alike. Online fandom started around 1993, with newsgroups like `alt.fan.tolkien` and `rec.arts.books.tolkien`. > He wrote of a "deplorable cultus" of fandom, and stated that ""Many young Americans are involved in the stories in a way that I'm not". He was referring to the "Go Go Gandalf" and "Frodo Lives" buttons and stickers that had cropped up on many American college campuses. > Peter S. Beagle wrote that he'd once told the Professor about a young man who "thought he was Frodo," and Tolkien said "I've ruined their lives." > > — [Fanlore - The Lord of the Rings](https://fanlore.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings) **Names:** Ringer (fairly recent, limited to *Lord of the Rings*); Tolkienist (usually refers to students of Elvish languages or fans of Tolkien). LOTRians. **Most Active:** The fandom was probably the most active when the books came out. Based on [data from Google Trends](https://trends.google.ca/trends/explore?date=all&q=Lord%20of%20the%20Rings), it was most popular in 2004 with small spikes around December and January in 2005, December in 2012, December in 2013, and December in 2014. Coincidentally, *The Lord of the Rings* movies were released in December 2001, December 2002, and December 2003, and *The Hobbit* movies were released in December 2012, December 2013, and December 2014. There is some evidence to support that, in general, *The Lord of the Rings* is less popular now. For example, [DragonCon removed its Middle-Earth programming track](http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/01/09/102662-dragoncon-to-dissolve-tolkiens-middle-earth-track/) in favour of general fantasy programming. **Size of Fandom:** Based on sales of the book, there is an upper-bound somewhere around 150 million (as the book has sold over 150 million copies). It was hard to find *The Lord of the Rings* specific conventions and conferences, but we did come across Tolkienmoot, which has been running since 2005 and has attendance of between twenty and fifty people in person, and one hundred to two hundred online. **Where does fandom live:** The fandom doesn't live in one specific place; where the fandom lives depends on whether fans are more interested in the movies, Tolkien, etc. [theOneRing.net](http://theOneRing.net) remains fairly popular. **Fanfics:** In a rare turn of events, *Fanfiction.net* has more entries than *Archive of our own*: - Fanfiction.net: Approximately 55 000 fanfics - Archive of our own: Approximately 17 000 fanfics ### Are you in, or out? **T is out.** **Z is out... as far as *Lord of the Rings*, but *in* for Tolkien.** **G is in... on the whole.** ### This week's spotlight > When Dan makes Arin watch Lord of the Rings, I will donate $100 to charity. Feel free to contribute to the pool or suggest charities. > > — [Reddit: When Dan makes Arin watch Lord of the Rings, I will donate $100 to charity.](https://www.reddit.com/r/gamegrumps/comments/39fej5/when_dan_makes_arin_watch_lord_of_the_rings_i/) **[The Tolkien Society](https://www.tolkiensociety.org/)** > The Tolkien Society is an educational charity, litera

Originally published January 25, 2016 https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-24-the-last-unicorn/ After hearing enough people say I should find out more books like The Princess Bride and The Last Unicorn, I finally sat down with my daughter to listen to an audiobook of The Last Unicorn, read by the author, Peter S. Beagle.  Later, I watched the cartoon, which, by the way, has a great voice acting cast.  So in this episode, I talk a little about this fairy tale fantasy classic.  I thought it would be an appropriate follow-up for last week's discussion on what makes a fairy tale fantasy. Quotes: You have all the power you need if you dare to look for it. Then what is magic for?  What is the use of wizardry if it can't even save a unicorn? ... That's what heroes are for. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Before I forget, I'll be appearing on local radio show (1380AM WNRI) this Tuesday, 9AM EST.  In a twist or ironic humor, I'll be talking about a podcast on a radio show, and it should all be good fun.  You can listen live over the internet as well. Lastly, for anyone (but especially you aspiring authors out there), from here on out, I'll occasionally talk about some ways to make a few bucks online.  There are many sites out there that basically pay you to watch videos (in reality, watch ads), and they tend to pay in gift cards.  It can be handy to have some money in your Amazon account to be able to send books to friends, family, reviewers, and giveaway winners and offset the cost of buying the books yourself.  One such site is earnhoney.com, which you can use on your computer.  If you're interested in learning more, check out this channel on youtube for more info.  Good luck! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ More about ⁠⁠The Thirteenth Hour⁠⁠⁠ An impossible quest to the ends of the world. An unlikely hero. And ... a little magic. If an optimist sees opportunity even in disaster, then Logan, the sole surviving member of an ill-fated military expedition to the ends of the world, is most definitely an optimist. You'd have to be to continue on without supplies, ship, or crew. But to someone who's daydreamed of seeing the world since childhood, perhaps disaster actually hides freedom. And, besides, who ever said adventures were supposed to be easy? Of course, every hero on a “desperate quest against incredible odds” can use a little help. Enter Aurora, Logan's best friend from childhood, whose fate collides serendipitously with his, a magic collapsible hover board, three bumbling wizards, and the elemental forces from the lands of wind, water, fire, earth, and dreams. These characters and many more collide in an illustrated fairy tale fantasy inspired by enough 1980s fantasy, scifi, and teen movies that an original retro 80s synthesizer soundtrack, ⁠⁠Long Ago Not So Far Away⁠⁠, was created to accompany the novel. Enter a whimsical world of what reviewers called “creative, fast paced adventure” best “described as a fairy tale for anyone who grew up on old school fantasy movies in the 80s.” ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the ⁠mailing list⁠!    Website: ⁠https://13thhr.wordpress.com⁠ Book trailer: ⁠http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY⁠ Interested in a free Kindle copy of The Thirteenth Hour?  Just email me at ⁠writejoshuablum@gmail.com⁠ for more details!

Once upon a time, to a family of house mice there was born a son named Gordon. He looked very much like his father and mother and all his brothers and sisters, who were gray and had bright, twitchy, black eyes, but what went on inside Gordon was very different from what went on inside the rest of his family. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki.