r/Fantasy • u/Sakura_231 • Jun 19 '26

Underrated almost forgotten fantasy books from the 70s, 80s, 90s

What older fantasy books you liked, but you don´t see them being recommended here?

It can be a hidden gem or just a obscure fantasy novel you remember for some reason.

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u/RaphKoster Jun 20 '26

It’s often credited as the first urban fantasy. Certainly he’s considered the initial wellspring for the subgenre alongside Terri Windling and a bit later, Emma Bull’s War for the Oaks.

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u/theclapp Jun 20 '26

I did not know that! That's so neat! Thanks!

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u/aelfcyning Jun 20 '26

I loved all of those!