But not new to the books... :D
I discovered Elric when I was at that particularly susceptible age of 14. A boy at school dropped a poster of Elric in my lap one afternoon as a way of introducing himself, as he was actually named after the Albino Prince (apparently his father was a big fan...) We bonded deeply over the books, but he died shortly thereafter. Even now, 14 years after the fact, the entire concept of Elric is tied up in some very deep emotional issues for me, which I'm sure everyone here would understand, is rather appropriate. :lol:
The books have been a huge influence on me as a writer and artist. Oddly enough, I can't seem to go back and re-read them... I've tried several times in the past, but as soon as I start, I inevitably get this feeling of heartbreak. The writing is so purely brilliant, the story so unique, it just tears me apart. I'm sure I sound mad for admitting it!
Anyway, I just wanted to pop up and say hello. I thoroughly enjoyed looking through the speculative photos of actors as Elric (particularly Rufus Sewell, who I always thought would make an utterly perfect Elric. And Ralph Fiennes, another very appropriate candidate, as well). I'm still torn between being excited that a movie is inching closer to being made, but I'm also wildly overprotective of the books. I guess it's that classic catch-22 that all of go through when our favorite books are finally brought to screen...
Ack! Late for work now! Cheers!
I discovered Elric when I was at that particularly susceptible age of 14. A boy at school dropped a poster of Elric in my lap one afternoon as a way of introducing himself, as he was actually named after the Albino Prince (apparently his father was a big fan...) We bonded deeply over the books, but he died shortly thereafter. Even now, 14 years after the fact, the entire concept of Elric is tied up in some very deep emotional issues for me, which I'm sure everyone here would understand, is rather appropriate. :lol:
The books have been a huge influence on me as a writer and artist. Oddly enough, I can't seem to go back and re-read them... I've tried several times in the past, but as soon as I start, I inevitably get this feeling of heartbreak. The writing is so purely brilliant, the story so unique, it just tears me apart. I'm sure I sound mad for admitting it!
Anyway, I just wanted to pop up and say hello. I thoroughly enjoyed looking through the speculative photos of actors as Elric (particularly Rufus Sewell, who I always thought would make an utterly perfect Elric. And Ralph Fiennes, another very appropriate candidate, as well). I'm still torn between being excited that a movie is inching closer to being made, but I'm also wildly overprotective of the books. I guess it's that classic catch-22 that all of go through when our favorite books are finally brought to screen...
Ack! Late for work now! Cheers!
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