Harry Potter - Page 2

11-24-2001, 07:47 PM

Lavindathar, you're slightly wide of the mark here. I'm not criticising Harry Potter as such, the author and the advertising are obviously not linked, and that isn't my point anyhow. What I'm not happy with is the astronomical hype and the absolute dominance of Harry Potter in the media.

And I don't see where jealousy comes into it. The word honestly doesn't figure in my vocabulary.

Lavindathar · 11-24-2001, 07:52 PM

Things only get what they deserve in this case I think....
If it gets a lot of hype in the media, it must have been good enough to impress enough people to get that amount of hype.

thats the way i see it

SSJ4Sephiroth · 11-24-2001, 08:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Campino:
Tell me when it's published Sephiroth Potter,and i'll buy the first copy [img]smile.gif[/img]

oh, if it gets published im gonna post it and its release date on every single forum ive ever heard of! i plan to create a huge rush at the bookstores for it [img]smile.gif[/img]

Campino · 11-24-2001, 08:03 PM

Think you're just the man to accomplish that [img]smile.gif[/img]

Way to go Seph

SecretMaster · 11-24-2001, 08:12 PM

Sorry, not to insult, but i wish I could do that. I mean, the books are great. I read the fourth one, which is 726 pages long in 2 days! I'm a big fan. Though i guess i was harsh. DK why its called the Philospher Stone, guess they hate to use the word "Wizard"

AzureWolf · 11-24-2001, 09:11 PM

The hype about Harry potter hasnt annoyed me so much as has the comparison a lot of people have been making between Harry Potter and Lord Of the Rings. IMO there IS no comparison, Lord of the rings is a timeless classic that has been voted book of the century many times and is the pivitol point for many other fantasy writers. To compare these two works of fiction against each other is utter BS in my mind. But then it is only MY mind

SecretMaster · 11-24-2001, 09:16 PM

Well Azure, Lord of the Rings is a classic. I'm glad the movie is coming out, cuz I'm seeing it! Remeber people, it was J.R.R Tolkien that made TRUE D&D come to life.

Fuzzy Animal · 11-24-2001, 09:34 PM

It was all the hype that got me interested in Harry Potter. I bought the book, and really liked it a lot. I then saw the movie, and it was very good. I was curious BECAUSE of the hype, and was introduced to a good story and some interesting ideas. Lord of The Rings is however still on the top of my list for movies this year!!!!!

Lifetime · 11-25-2001, 02:56 AM

I'm still camped outside JK Rowling's house waiting for a clear shot..

LennonCook · 11-25-2001, 03:27 AM

Yes - I agree, books and movies are enuogh, without them having to release figurines, cards, stamps, make-your-own thingis, screensavers, and whatever else i havent heard about living on the other side of the world!

11-24-2001, 07:52 PM	#12
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Things only get what they deserve in this case I think.... If it gets a lot of hype in the media, it must have been good enough to impress enough people to get that amount of hype. thats the way i see it __________________ =@

11-24-2001, 08:01 PM	#13
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	quote: Originally posted by Campino: Tell me when it's published Sephiroth Potter,and i'll buy the first copy [img]smile.gif[/img] oh, if it gets published im gonna post it and its release date on every single forum ive ever heard of! i plan to create a huge rush at the bookstores for it [img]smile.gif[/img]

11-24-2001, 08:03 PM	#14
Campino Avatar Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: Netherlands Age: 55 Posts: 522	Think you're just the man to accomplish that [img]smile.gif[/img] Way to go Seph __________________

11-25-2001, 02:56 AM	#19
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	I'm still camped outside JK Rowling's house waiting for a clear shot.. __________________ \'Cause its always raining in my head. Forget all the things I should have said..

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11-24-2001, 07:47 PM	#11
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	Lavindathar, you're slightly wide of the mark here. I'm not criticising Harry Potter as such, the author and the advertising are obviously not linked, and that isn't my point anyhow. What I'm not happy with is the astronomical hype and the absolute dominance of Harry Potter in the media. And I don't see where jealousy comes into it. The word honestly doesn't figure in my vocabulary.

11-24-2001, 08:12 PM	#15
SecretMaster Apophis Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 4,666	Sorry, not to insult, but i wish I could do that. I mean, the books are great. I read the fourth one, which is 726 pages long in 2 days! I'm a big fan. Though i guess i was harsh. DK why its called the Philospher Stone, guess they hate to use the word "Wizard"

11-24-2001, 09:11 PM	#16
AzureWolf 20th Level Warrior Join Date: May 3, 2001 Location: . Age: 40 Posts: 2,762	The hype about Harry potter hasnt annoyed me so much as has the comparison a lot of people have been making between Harry Potter and Lord Of the Rings. IMO there IS no comparison, Lord of the rings is a timeless classic that has been voted book of the century many times and is the pivitol point for many other fantasy writers. To compare these two works of fiction against each other is utter BS in my mind. But then it is only MY mind

11-24-2001, 09:16 PM	#17
SecretMaster Apophis Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 4,666	Well Azure, Lord of the Rings is a classic. I'm glad the movie is coming out, cuz I'm seeing it! Remeber people, it was J.R.R Tolkien that made TRUE D&D come to life.

11-24-2001, 09:34 PM	#18
Fuzzy Animal Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Canton, OH USA!! Posts: 397	It was all the hype that got me interested in Harry Potter. I bought the book, and really liked it a lot. I then saw the movie, and it was very good. I was curious BECAUSE of the hype, and was introduced to a good story and some interesting ideas. Lord of The Rings is however still on the top of my list for movies this year!!!!!

11-25-2001, 03:27 AM	#20
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	Yes - I agree, books and movies are enuogh, without them having to release figurines, cards, stamps, make-your-own thingis, screensavers, and whatever else i havent heard about living on the other side of the world!

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