Two vintage fantasy paperbacks, two legendary artists—Boris Vallejo and Clyde Caldwell—and only one can be my next read. Join Rediscovered Realms and help decide the fate between The Dragon and the George and Oron.
I recall reading and enjoying "The Dragon and the George" back when it came out. I wish I still had my copy with the Vallejo cover. I haven't read "Oron" and need to track down a copy if it.
The Caldwell illustrations inside of Oron are pretty darn awesome. BTW - I owe you your winnings. Reach out to me in email so I can arrange getting them to you!
Ooh, interesting interpretation, K.M.! It looks like there are multiple copies on eBay. I found mine at a used bookstore. Let us know if you wind up getting one!
you are now in my wheelhouse of scifi/fantasy lit. i started in mid 70s, so i have read both of these...hell i own both of these, but the Dickson is a better read. (imo)
Thanks, Eric! As you know, I'm a sucker for a good fantasy cover, so whenever I come across any in used bookstores, they tend to make their way into my bookshelves (and onto my book piles!) Although there's some utility in eBooks, having physical books just feels more right. 📖
I recall reading and enjoying "The Dragon and the George" back when it came out. I wish I still had my copy with the Vallejo cover. I haven't read "Oron" and need to track down a copy if it.
The Caldwell illustrations inside of Oron are pretty darn awesome. BTW - I owe you your winnings. Reach out to me in email so I can arrange getting them to you!
The dragon one sounds like an Isekai anime and I would totally watch it. Wonder if I can find the book?
Ooh, interesting interpretation, K.M.! It looks like there are multiple copies on eBay. I found mine at a used bookstore. Let us know if you wind up getting one!
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but these were the books I gravitated to as a young dude. Still reading them as an old dude!
Oh wow - funny I never came across these as a kid. Sounds like a lot of people liked them. You're right Jim, it was probably the covers!
you are now in my wheelhouse of scifi/fantasy lit. i started in mid 70s, so i have read both of these...hell i own both of these, but the Dickson is a better read. (imo)
Right on! Did you watch that Rankin/Bass movie that was based on it? I don't think I ever did.
Also, those early Caldwell pencil illustrations in Oron were a really unexpected surprise for me!
Great idea this week and can't wait to see which choice wins. There's just something special about the covers of older fantasy novels.
Thanks, Eric! As you know, I'm a sucker for a good fantasy cover, so whenever I come across any in used bookstores, they tend to make their way into my bookshelves (and onto my book piles!) Although there's some utility in eBooks, having physical books just feels more right. 📖