Lush, the category "fantasy" is certainly necessary in order to organize books. However, the first mention of the "fantasy" category placed the LOTR in a genre that as a whole can't touch the LOTR. Furthermore, J.R.R.T.'s view of "myth" and "fantasy" was much different than what is typically meant when a B & N rep. points to the "fantasy" section. I think Tirinor would agree that we were simply trying to make a necessary distinction between regular ole fantasy works and the LOTR. This distinction was necessary given the context. Furthermore, including a book or any work of art in a genre that is known for uncreativity, cliche, and folly CERTAINLY DOES "demote a book to some lower level of significance or quality".<P>Sorry, if I've been too mean. I just get a little fired up when someone says they think the LOTR is a better movie than a book. That comes pretty close to blasphemy for me!<P>[ December 27, 2001: Message edited by: Rhudladion ]<p>[ December 27, 2001: Message edited by: Rhudladion ]
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