Five Best Beards in Fantasy

January 25, 2012 | Miscellania

I have long since noticed the abundance of beards among fantasy/sci-fi authors, and after a bit of follicular research I compiled a list of the five of the best and bushiest among them. Note: I am not necessarily saying these are the five best authors in fantasy/sci-fi, just that their beards are the best. Though to be honest, most of the members on that list are among my favorites. So the question is: is the size of the beard proportional to greatness? I’ll leave that decision up to you.
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Robert Jordan: author of the Wheel of Time series

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George R. R. Martin: author of the Song of Ice and Fire series (perhaps better known as the Game of Thrones series)

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Patrick Rothfuss: author of the Kingkiller Chronicles series

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Michael Moorcock: author of the Eternal Champion super-cycle

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Sir Terry Pratchett: author of the Discworld novels, among many others. (Also, hey he’s a knight!)

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*The wonderful beard drawing at the top of the page is courtesy of deviantART user Picasio






  • Abraham

    Ask your father to show you the last team photo taken out back of our office.  Check the beard on the bald fellow in the back.

    • http://www.pagepulp.com Page Pulp

      I will have to do that. I always appreciate a fluffy, majestic beard.