They Failed First: 10 Legendary SFF & Horror Books That Flopped Before Becoming Beloved

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Fantasy for the Ages

Jim Scriven

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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.

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They Failed First: 10 Legendary SFF & Horror Books That Flopped Before Becoming Beloved

Fantasy for the Ages

9 minutes 9 seconds

2 weeks ago

They Failed First: 10 Legendary SFF & Horror Books That Flopped Before Becoming Beloved

Some of the most famous fantasy, science fiction, and horror books of all time bombed when they first hit shelves! In this episode, I kick off a five-part series exploring 50 legendary works that were ignored, rejected, or destroyed before finding their readers. From Dune’s 20-publisher rejection streak to The Colour of Magic’s tiny first printing, we’re celebrating the ultimate literary comebacks.

Join me as we rediscover how failure turned into fame—and why these books are now pillars of the genres we love.

📚 Watch through all five episodes to see which titles you’ve read, which you’ve missed, and which once-forgotten story might be your next favorite.

💬 Comment below: Which one of these deserved success right from the start?

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Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?

At the Mountains of Madness: https://t.ly/FWcIt

The Colour of Magic: https://t.ly/Jw3A0

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?: https://t.ly/KYKbn

Dune: https://t.ly/4_w_k

The Night Land: https://t.ly/B0Jcr

Roadside Picnic: https://t.ly/6zzud

The Shadow over Innsmouth: https://t.ly/q64lU

Titus Groan: https://t.ly/Cux7C

Ubik: https://t.ly/63DNK

The Worm Ouroboros: https://t.ly/EOVRx

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0:00 - Opening

1:18 - Episode Explanation

1:51 - 10 Flops Now Beloved

8:32 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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