In most interviews around the release of The Magician King, Grossman said he didn't know what he was going to write next and that he would be taking a little time off from writing. But it appears inspiration has struck and we'll be treated to at least one more Magician's book featuring some past characters. Here is what from Grossman said in his Brakebills Alumni Newsletter:
I also started writing the third Magicians novel. I’m not sure what to tell you about it.You Might Also Like:
Mostly I’m just outlining it now, and taking a lot of notes. Inspiration is coming from a lot of different places, some new, some old. The Magician’s Nephew is a big part of it, as is The Last Battle. (It’s not a coincidence that those books tell the story, respectively, of the beginning of Narnia and the end of Narnia.) I’m rereading The Tempest and The Phantom Tollbooth and P.G. Wodehouse and the great Bond novel Casino Royale. I’m also rereading The Lord of the Rings, which oddly enough I’ve never really thought of as an influence before.
The new book’s working title – which I’ve never told anybody before -- is The Magician’s Land.
It’s not like anything I’ve ever written before. But it’s not completely new either. There are a lot of old friends to visit, and a lot of loose ends to tie up. We may never come back here again.
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Sounds like I still have time to read the second book..... and then get ready for this one. :)
ReplyDeleteYup. It isn't even clear if Grossman is signed for the book officially. I know he felt pushed to get The Magician King done so quickly so even though I'd hope for a late 2012 release 2013 seems more likely. I myself just started The Magician King and it is so far just as good as The Magicians.
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