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Some stories are so bold they’re dismissed when they first appear. A Canticle for Leibowitz, Good Omens, The Blade Itself, and others on this list were mocked, ignored, or misunderstood—until they changed their genres forever.
In Part 3 of They Failed First, I explore how a mix of dark humor, post-apocalyptic reflection, and grimdark grit went from disappointing launches to full-blown fan obsessions.
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7:59 - Conclusion & Wrap-up
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Some stories are so bold they’re dismissed when they first appear. A Canticle for Leibowitz, Good Omens, The Blade Itself, and others on this list were mocked, ignored, or misunderstood—until they changed their genres forever.
In Part 3 of They Failed First, I explore how a mix of dark humor, post-apocalyptic reflection, and grimdark grit went from disappointing launches to full-blown fan obsessions.
📚 You’ll hear about rejected manuscripts, disastrous reviews, and the surprising twists that turned failures into milestones.
💬 Share your favorite “too weird to succeed” book in the comments—I may include it in a future follow-up!
Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit that Notification Bell!
❤️ Great thanks to our Patreon supporters for fueling our passion here at Fantasy for the Ages. Check out how you can join them: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges
#FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #SFFBooks #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #UnderratedBooks #GoodOmens #JoeAbercrombie #WatershipDown #HiddenGems #BookRecs
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Annihilation: https://t.ly/Cb66F
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A Canticle for Leibowitz: https://t.ly/tch4I
Good Omens: https://t.ly/4Dpop
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A Scanner Darkly: https://t.ly/A04I7
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Something Wicked This Way Comes: https://t.ly/C3KgH
Watership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-y
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0:00 - Opening
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Welcome to Camp Cryptid, hosted by Erica Fett. Come hang out for tales of cryptids, the paranormal, and all things horror and sci fi.
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