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Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011)

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Om forfatteren

Diana Wynne Jones was born in London on August 16, 1934. In 1953, she began school at St. Anne's College Oxford and attended lectures by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. After graduation, she created plays for children that were performed at the London Arts Theatre. Her first book was published in vis mere 1973. She wrote over 40 books during her lifetime including Dark Lord of Derkholm, Earwig and the Witch, and the Chrestomanci series. She won numerous awards including the Guardian Award for Children's Books in 1977 for Charmed Life, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award in 1984 for Archer's Goon, the Mythopeic Award in 1999, the Karl Edward Wagner Award in 1999, and the Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Organization in 2007. Her book Howl's Moving Castle was adapted into an animated film by director Hayao Miyazaki, and the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. She died from lung cancer on March 26, 2011 at the age of 76. (Bowker Author Biography) vis mindre

Serier

Værker af Diana Wynne Jones

Det magiske slot (1986) 12,107 eksemplarer
Castle in the Air (1990) 4,217 eksemplarer
House of Many Ways (2008) 3,088 eksemplarer
Charmed Life (1977) 2,694 eksemplarer
Dark Lord of Derkholm (1998) 2,426 eksemplarer
Fire and Hemlock (1985) 2,121 eksemplarer
Hekseskolen (1982) 1,864 eksemplarer
The Lives of Christopher Chant (1988) 1,855 eksemplarer
The Merlin Conspiracy (2003) 1,714 eksemplarer
Conrad's Fate (2005) 1,713 eksemplarer
Deep Secret (1997) 1,677 eksemplarer
Year of the Griffin (2000) 1,617 eksemplarer
Magikerne i Caprona (1980) 1,587 eksemplarer
Himmelhunden (1975) 1,461 eksemplarer
The Pinhoe Egg (2006) 1,456 eksemplarer
A Tale of Time City (1987) 1,334 eksemplarer
Hexwood (1993) 1,242 eksemplarer
Arven fra Osfameron (1975) 1,175 eksemplarer
De syv magter (1984) 1,157 eksemplarer
Mixed Magics (1982) 1,137 eksemplarer
The Homeward Bounders (1981) 1,039 eksemplarer
Power of Three (1976) 982 eksemplarer
The Spellcoats (1979) 978 eksemplarer
The Time of the Ghost (1981) 960 eksemplarer
Lykkeskibet (1977) 952 eksemplarer
Enchanted Glass (2010) 894 eksemplarer
The Crown of Dalemark (1993) 882 eksemplarer
The Game (2007) 857 eksemplarer
Eight Days of Luke (1975) 786 eksemplarer
A Sudden Wild Magic (1992) 769 eksemplarer
The Ogre Downstairs (1974) 756 eksemplarer
Unexpected Magic: Collected Stories (2004) 669 eksemplarer
Black Maria (1991) 640 eksemplarer
Wilkins' Tooth (1973) 563 eksemplarer
The Islands of Chaldea (2014) 380 eksemplarer
Fantasy Stories (1994) — Redaktør — 322 eksemplarer
Earwig and the Witch (2011) 311 eksemplarer
Reflections: On the Magic of Writing (2012) 299 eksemplarer
Cart and Cwidder and Drowned Ammet (2005) 272 eksemplarer
Wild Robert (1989) 268 eksemplarer
The Dalemark Quartet (2003) 216 eksemplarer
Minor Arcana (1996) 178 eksemplarer
Stealer of Souls [short story] (2002) 162 eksemplarer
Believing is Seeing: Seven Stories (1999) 138 eksemplarer
Hidden Turnings: A Collection of Stories Through Time and Space (1989) — Redaktør; Bidragyder — 131 eksemplarer
Changeover (1970) 100 eksemplarer
Everard's Ride (1995) 70 eksemplarer
Yes Dear (1992) 67 eksemplarer
Puss in Boots (Everystory) (1999) 53 eksemplarer
The Skiver's Guide (1984) 50 eksemplarer
Enna Hittims (2006) 35 eksemplarer
Vile Visitors (2012) 35 eksemplarer
The Four Grannies (1980) 34 eksemplarer
Who Got Rid of Angus Flint? (1978) 33 eksemplarer
Freaky Families (2013) 25 eksemplarer
Chair Person (1989) 21 eksemplarer
Poems (2019) 4 eksemplarer
La casa per ognidove (2014) 4 eksemplarer
The Sage of Theare [Short Story] (1982) 2 eksemplarer
Joboy 2 eksemplarer
I'll Give You My Word 2 eksemplarer
Fantasy Land (2004) 1 eksemplar
Books 1 eksemplar
Puss In Boots/Brave Magic (1999) 1 eksemplar
El castell ambulant (rústica) (2022) 1 eksemplar

Associated Works

The Phantom Tollbooth (1961) — Introduktion, nogle udgaver17,337 eksemplarer
Rejsen til jordens indre (1864) — Introduktion, nogle udgaver14,702 eksemplarer
Stories: All-New Tales (2010) — Bidragyder — 1,382 eksemplarer
Unnatural Creatures (2013) — Bidragyder — 1,228 eksemplarer
Ildfugle: en antologi af fantasy og science fiction (2003) — Bidragyder — 819 eksemplarer
Howl's Moving Castle [2004 film] (2004) — Original story — 668 eksemplarer
Now We Are Sick: An Anthology of Nasty Verse (1991) — Bidragyder — 347 eksemplarer
The Wand in the Word: Conversations with Writers of Fantasy (2006) — Bidragyder — 237 eksemplarer
The Mammoth Book of Sorcerers' Tales (2004) — Bidragyder — 161 eksemplarer
Hecate's Cauldron (1982) — Bidragyder — 147 eksemplarer
Det levende slot (2004) — Adapted from, nogle udgaver135 eksemplarer
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year Volume Four (2010) — Bidragyder — 126 eksemplarer
The Big Book of Modern Fantasy (2020) — Bidragyder — 108 eksemplarer
Nebula Awards Showcase 2008 (2008) — Bidragyder — 90 eksemplarer
Mystery Stories: An Intriguing Collection (1996) — Bidragyder — 85 eksemplarer
The Kingfisher Treasury of Witch and Wizard Stories (1996) — Bidragyder — 66 eksemplarer
The Random House Book of Fantasy Stories (1963) — Bidragyder — 65 eksemplarer
Digital Dreams (1990) — Bidragyder — 60 eksemplarer
Year's Best Fantasy 7 (2007) — Bidragyder — 59 eksemplarer
Arrows of Eros (1989) — Bidragyder — 43 eksemplarer
Troldmandens hule (2001) — Bidragyder — 23 eksemplarer
Earwig and the Witch [2020 film] (2020) — Original book — 14 eksemplarer
Guardian Angels (1987) — Bidragyder — 11 eksemplarer
Love Stories (1997) — Bidragyder — 10 eksemplarer
Gaslight and Ghosts (1988) — Bidragyder — 9 eksemplarer
Hundreds and Hundreds (1984) — Bidragyder — 8 eksemplarer
Bruce Coville's UFOs (2000) — Bidragyder — 7 eksemplarer
Secret City: Strange Tales of London (1997) — Bidragyder — 5 eksemplarer
The Cat-Flap and the Apple Pie and Other Funny Stories (1979) — Bidragyder — 2 eksemplarer
Young Winter's Tales 3 (1972) — Bidragyder — 1 eksemplar
Young Winter's Tales 8 (1978) — Bidragyder — 1 eksemplar
Young Winter's Tales 6 (1975) — Bidragyder — 1 eksemplar
Heartache (1990) — Bidragyder — 1 eksemplar
Sisters (Mammoth Contents) (1998) — Bidragyder — 1 eksemplar

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Anmeldelser

Reread, obviously. Every time I revisit this book I like it more. The details of life as a servant in a Victorian-ish House---the weird rules, the behind-the-scenes personalities and occasional mayhem---are one of the highlights. My only complaint is that the exposition is a bit thick at the end, but it was a lot to wrap up.

Also, every time I reread the theme of Conrad's family dynamics comes out more strongly. He goes through some hard realizations. I didn't notice before that Christopher supports him at one point after he talks to his mother, saying "I went through something very similar once." He did, didn't he? I also love Anthea so much, even though she amounts to being a minor character, and I feel for her when she apologizes for not taking Conrad away with her. (Conrad doesn't understand why at that moment, but the reader does.)… (mere)
 
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caedocyon | 44 andre anmeldelser | Mar 11, 2024 |
Howl is every drama queen moment I've ever had and Sophie is every fed-up eye-roll I've ever given. I love them dearly. Such a good comfort read.
 
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hannerwell | 436 andre anmeldelser | Feb 24, 2024 |
This gets a high nostalgia score even though the plot resolution/ending didn't make that much sense. The world was great, as were the characters. And there were some great ideas at work, even if they didn't quite grow to their full potential.

The twist at the end was unique, especially for a kids' book. I would have liked to see it developed a little more, though. So much gets left unexplored in this book.

I'm really going to miss DWJ.
 
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caedocyon | 54 andre anmeldelser | Feb 23, 2024 |
The thing is, while this book is loads better than the first in the series in terms of plot and characters, that it unfortunately still has an ironclad grip on a deeply fatphobic attitude as well as some other points that just haven’t aged well at all, such as anti-Roma racism.
The core story is interesting and Jones presents some really original ideas but it’s impossible to enjoy it thoroughly because of these other aspects. The end result is something very middle-of-the-road because it’s clear there is a fun plot, yet it’s sadly written by someone who holds some very misguided opinions on certain people.… (mere)
 
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deborahee | 29 andre anmeldelser | Feb 23, 2024 |

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Neil Gaiman Introduction, Foreword
Jane Yolen Contributor
Patricia C. Wrede Introduction, Contributor
Helen Cresswell Contributor
Ursula Jones Co-author
Ruth Sanderson Cover artist
Katharine Briggs Contributor
Andrew Lang Contributor
Rudyard Kipling Contributor
Noel Langley Contributor
C. S. Lewis Contributor
Andre Norton Contributor
L. Frank Baum Contributor
Wilhelm Grimm Contributor
Jacob Grimm Contributor
John Masefield Contributor
Joan Aiken Contributor
Norton Juster Contributor
E. Nesbit Contributor
Elizabeth Goudge Contributor
Eva Ibbotson Contributor
Tove Jansson Contributor
Charles Butler Introduction
Terry Pratchett Contributor
Mary Rayner Contributor
Geraldine Harris Contributor
Roger Zelazny Contributor
Tanith Lee Contributor
Emma Bull Contributor
Robert Westall Contributor
Lisa Tuttle Contributor
Douglas Hill Contributor
Garry Kilworth Contributor
David Wyatt Cover artist, Illustrator
Jos. A. Smith Cover artist
Tim Stevens Illustrator, Foreword
Dan Craig Cover artist
Paul Zakris Cover designer, cover design
Greg Newbold Cover artist
Jenny Sterlin Narrator
John Rocco Cover artist
Brandon Dorman Cover artist
Paul Slater Cover artist
Duncan Smith Cover artist, Illustrator
Gerard Doyle Narrator
Geoff Taylor Cover artist
Greg Call Cover artist
Joseph A. Smith Cover artist, Illustrator
Tom Stimpson Cover artist
John Sessions Narrator
Ionicus Cover artist
Jon Sullivan Cover artist, Illustrator
Tony Sahara Illustrator, Design, Cover design and illustration
David Bowers Cover artist
Ville Viitanen Translator
Mary-Alice Harel Illustrator
Mark Zug Cover artist, Illustrator
Marikki Makkonen Translator
Paul Campion Cover artist
Susanna Paarma Translator
Garth Nix Introduction
Darryl Zudeck Cover artist
Doug Beekman Cover artist
Steve Crisp Illustrator
Walter Velez Cover artist
Dave Senior Illustrator
Douglas Carrel Illustrator
Miles Short Map artist
Gitte Spee Illustrator
Chad W. Beckerman Cover designer
Gerald Doyle Narrator
David Tennant Narrator
Emilia Fox Narrator
Jon Foster Cover artist
Peter Mennim Cover artist
Charles Vess Cover artist
Julie Bell Cover artist
Gemma Dawson Narrator
Melvyn Grant Cover artist
Philippe Lardy Cover artist
Derek Collard Cover designer
Ursula K. Le Guin Introduction
Les Edwards Cover artist
Donato Giancola Cover artist
David O'Connor Cover artist
David Smee Cover artist
Marion Lindsay Illustrator
Brad Weinman Cover artist
Neal McPheeters Cover artist
Terese Nielsen Cover artist
Victoria Poyser Cover artist
Pamela Goodchild Cover artist
Lisa Falkenstern Cover artist
Peter Whiteman Cover artist
Lori Thom Cover designer
Rick Berry Cover artist
Christopher Stengel Cover designer
Matt Stawicki Cover artist
Maggie Heslop Cover artist
Dennis Anderson Cover artist
Yvonne Gilbert Cover artist
Paul Hess Illustrator
David K. Stone Cover artist
Julia Rodber Illustrator
Stuart Trotter Cover artist
Sally Taylor Cartographer
Sylvie Le Floc'h Cover & book designer
Betsy Peterschmidt Cover artist
Robin Lawrie Illustrator
Paul O. Zelinsky Illustrator
Chris Mould Illustrator
Frazer Shaw Cover artist
Anthony Branch Illustrator
Nenad Jakesevic Illustrator
Ros Asquith Illustrator

Statistikker

Værker
104
Also by
39
Medlemmer
70,897
Popularitet
#180
Vurdering
4.0
Anmeldelser
1,765
ISBN
1,079
Sprog
25
Udvalgt
491

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