The author that introduced me to an ongoing love of fantasy books, David Eddings, passed away on Tuesday 2 June 2009, at the age of 77. Eddings’ two most popular series, the Belgariad and the Malloreon, are still two of the most popular bildungsroman series written, and haven’t been out of print since they were first published back in the early 1980s. The series is still one of my favorites, and holds a very special place in my heart.
[David's publisher, Jane] Johnson said he would be missed “tremendously” at HarperCollins, which published his last title, The Elder Gods, in 2006. “He was a towering force of modern commercial fiction, a master of the epic, and a delight to work with,” she said. “The Voyager team and I were immensely sad to hear the news.”
My condolences to David’s family. The world of literature is far, far poorer for the loss.
[Link: The Guardian - Fantasy master David Eddings dies aged 77]
Aw man, that sucks! Eddings is one of my favourite authors. I grew up on the Belgariad and the Mallorean. I hadn’t realised he was that old. R.I.P.
The literary world has lost one if it’s greatest fantasy novelists, may you rest in peace David Eddings.
david eddings saved my brain his writing was so good it would have been cool to shake his hand\
I Loved his books. He will be missed tremendously! As his wife/collaborator, Leigh was and still is.