Lev Grossman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lev Grossman.

Lev Grossman is an American novelist and journalist, best known for his critically acclaimed "Magicians Trilogy." He was born on June 26, 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts. Grossman attended Harvard University, where he studied literature and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Grossman has had a successful career in journalism, working as the book critic and technology writer for Time magazine for more than a decade. He has also contributed to various publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Salon.

In addition to his journalism work, Grossman has gained widespread recognition as a talented fiction writer. His "Magicians Trilogy," which includes "The Magicians," "The Magician King," and "The Magician's Land," has gained a dedicated following and has been praised for its imaginative blend of fantasy, adventure, and literary references.

Grossman's writing often explores themes of escapism, coming-of-age, and the complex relationship between reality and fantasy. He has been lauded for his ability to create rich, multidimensional characters that resonate with readers.

Throughout his career, Lev Grossman has received several awards and accolades for his work, solidifying his reputation as a prominent voice in contemporary literature. His captivating storytelling and thought-provoking narratives continue to captivate readers worldwide.

I got my heart's desire, and there my troubles began.

I got my heart's desire, and there my troubles began.

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The gods were great, but what good was greatness if you didn

The gods were great, but what good was greatness if you didn't love?

The truth doesn't always make a good story, does it?

The truth doesn't always make a good story, does it?

Growing up in the '70s and '80s, science fiction and especia

Growing up in the '70s and '80s, science fiction and especially fantasy had such a stigma attached to them. I felt so punished and exiled for being devoted to these things.

I've drunk Amazon's free Diet Coke. Nothing makes more sense

I've drunk Amazon's free Diet Coke. Nothing makes more sense to me than a company trying to make bookselling into a profitable business. I'm not anti-Amazon, and I'm not pro-publishers either. I'm pro-books.

One already feels like an anachronism, writing novels in the

One already feels like an anachronism, writing novels in the age of what-ever-this-is-the-age-of, but touring to promote them feels doubly anachronistic. The marketplace is showing an increasing intolerance for the time-honored practice of printing information on paper and shipping it around the country.

I'm happy to report that 'The New Press' is still in busines

I'm happy to report that 'The New Press' is still in business to this day. But not thanks to me. I was a really bad publishing intern.

Becoming an author changes your attitude too. Once you see w

Becoming an author changes your attitude too. Once you see where books come from, and how they're made, they never seem quite as sacred again.

When it comes to true humility in the face of history, nothi

When it comes to true humility in the face of history, nothing beats complete silence.

And I'm not as young as I once was. At my age, I don't have

And I'm not as young as I once was. At my age, I don't have time to be bored.

I loved fantasy, but I particularly loved the stories in whi

I loved fantasy, but I particularly loved the stories in which somebody got out of where they were and into somewhere better - as in the 'Chronicles Of Narnia,' 'The Wizard Of Oz,' 'The Phantom Tollbooth,' the 'Dungeons &amp Dragons' cartoon on Saturday morning in the '80s.

More than fantasy or even science fiction, Ray Bradbury wrot

More than fantasy or even science fiction, Ray Bradbury wrote horror, and like so many great horror writers he was himself utterly without fear, of anything. He wasn't afraid of looking uncool - he wasn't scared to openly love innocence, or to be optimistic, or to write sentimentally when he felt that way.