[Dystran Hart]

Ive have full Narnia chronicles, some David Gemmell, full Amber spyglass triology and American Gods (Neil Gaiman) all on unabridged audio.

I am just wondering if anyone else has listened to any other good fantasy on unabridged audio? Any titles would be useful as then at least I would know that they exist on audio, therefore I can probably search and find them myself.

Any help appreciated. I already have lots of audio book sites, but am not sure which good fantasy has ever been published on audio/or not.

Thanks ...

[Lani]

I have Lord of the Rings, which I believe is unabriged. Not a bad copy either. I've got it for my vacation trip since I get sick reading in the car, listening was much more convenient.

[Sammie]

Harry Potter is available, for sure.

So are most of the Discworld novels. Nice, actually, cos they're read by whatisname....Tony Robinson....(Baldric, in 'Blackadder')

[Dystran Hart]

"I have a cunning plan" hehe

Thanks so far, yes the BBC so a great full cast unabridged audio presentation of the whole of LOTR - great for while you wait for the movies :)

The Potter books - i never read them, ... but i may give the audio's a go. I see them on ebay often. Discworld i have seen too, infact i saw a cartoon movie of discworld (soul music) which i never knew existed - that was kinda fun.

I just wish there was more choice - there are sooo many detective and other audio books these days, and fantasy is just getting left behind . And no one can say fantasy is not literature with the likes of George RR Martin on he scene :)

[Richardb]

Take a look at Booksontape.com (I think). They have a lot of unabridged, including Jorden and Goodkind among many others. You can also get Anne Mcaffrey (most everything she has done) from Audiobooks I think. There is some Terry Brooks out there also (newer titles) though I can't remember by what company.

[Dweia]

I think this is a great way of introducing people to the genre. Lots of people hate to read the 500-page books , and especially people with dyslexia could benefit from this type of 'reading'.

I'd love to have Eddings in audio..

[Dystran Hart]

It is a very very good way in my opinion. Infact its one of the best hobby decisions ever to listen to un-abridged fantasy (and any other genre). Also there is a MASSIVE increase to availability (been researching). Especially with well set out charity groups specialising in these audio books for those with sight problems.

I must add again, I rememebr the audio book that i have read far far more easily, and to a better depth than anything i actually read. The characters really come to life.

So far ive found and purchased David Gemmel, Salvador, Koontz, Philip Pullman, Clive Barker, More Gaiman, Iain Banks, Stephen King - but only unabridged Jordan though. Was very impessed with the Gemmell ones I listened too! great voices. But all of them are addictive!

Best site so far is probably www.audible.com - and there is a free site too - but with older books.

Imagine - all your time walking around, washing up, ironing, doing housework while listening to audio books :)

[Richardb]

It is a great way to enjoy a book, although it can't replace the book for me, you have to read it, and listen to it. Two slightly different experiences in my opinion.
I have the entire WoT series of tape and let me tell you, I enjoy my commute these days! I have read all books at least twice and have 'listened' to them all another 3 times. It takes about 7 months of commutes to get through them all.
There are also a number of others available unabridged, and the unabridged Lord of the Rings is another that I have enjoyed.