R.I.P. Mr. Jordan. We love and will never forget you

I started reading this series from its beginning in 1990. I could hardly wait till the next installment came out. His style reminded me of J R R Tolkien because his writing transports to the world of the Dragon and company. I love books you where you find yourself giving voices to the characters and you see the scenes in your mind. It's so vivid you forget your reading a book. When he died I was sad because we had lost a talented story teller with a beautiful imagination. The wheel weaves as the wheel will, and I'm sure we'll meet again in another age perhaps.

I like being able to, for the first time, see someone thank the man who has given me so much. RIP Robert Jordan.

Light, the end of the interview... he seemed so positive and willing to keep writing and sharing his ideas... i'm fucking sad

RIP Robert Jordan, much love and thanks for the amazing story.

I wish that I found Wheel of Time so many years ago. “Life is a dream from which we all must wake before we can dream again.” You are still missed James Rigney/Robert Jordan.

His books changed my life for the better! His memory will never die. I will pass his works on to my little girl and instruct her to do the same to her children

I just got the newest WoT book, The Gathering Storn, and it's really great. I can barely tell the difference between Brandon Sanderson's and Robert Jordan's writing styles. He's doing an awesome job.

"And we are out of time..." how sadly prophetic... :( I've just started reading WoT, and am blown away by this man's masterpiece.

What amazes me is that Jordan had so much detail recorded about his world that another author could come in and finish it.

Robert Jordan is a man I will forever look up to. Being somewhat of a fantasy author myself, I draw much of my inspiration from Jordan's series. His world is utterly fantastic, the lore behind the series amazingly deep. Jordan is a man that the world will never forget. May your soul find eternal peace and comfort.

I can't wait to complete my Wheel of Time collection, it's going right next to the Tolkien section on my bookshelf. Rest in piece Mr. Jordan, we'll never forget you!

I miss Robert Jordan. He was the most amazing writer of all time. May the light guide him

It's sad that this was his last book. He really did love his fans.

After watching this, i'm sadden by the fact that he would of expanded this world further, things were left out. You are missed dearly, may the light shine upon your soul and the last embrace of the earth mother welcomes you home James.

Robert Jordan was a great author and storyteller. It is a great loss that he passed away far, far to soon. It was a little eerie in the interview when he talked about the rumor that he had cancer what a foreshadowing. Rest in peace Robert Jordan.

Amazon....do NOT screw up this man's brilliant series.

I absolutely hate how Mr. Jordan's last blog entry was so cheery and hopeful, he really made me believe that he was going to make it and everything was going to be alright, then BOOM! It was like a punch in the face to me when I read the next post, revealing that he was dead :(

I've never been so sad at someones death who wasn't family. I had always hoped to meet him and in this life at least I never will. As a huge Tolkien fan I think comparison is only natural but IMO they are on equal footing. Two different but priceless pieces of art; two legendary figures. He will be deeply missed.

listening to him talk about all the writing he will do after WoT is complete is a real bummer, man

I named my son Perrin but I feel like you experience these books on some deeper level than I will ever get to

I am so very perturbed I will never get to read "Infinity of Heaven."

One of my all time favorite authors. A sad day when he passed.

I used to see him at football games at The Citadel. He was a very faithful alumni and will be sorely missed.

I truly, deeply appreciate the obvious love for the series and reverence the interviewer has for Robert Jordan, it shows he is a fan like us.

I absolutely love the series and I was heartbroken to hear of his passing....... I hope the world will come to recognize the absolute genius of this gentleman and perhaps later a film series. God bless you Mr Jordan

The Master of Foreshadowing, foreshadowing a great deal about his life, albeit in an unintentional manner. I am going to miss his wirting.

I've read this series about 5 times now, and I'll read it again!!!

Rest in peace. Your work took me eight years to finish reading, and it was and is a significant part of my life journey. I am thankful that Brandon Sanderson was able to finish your work, and knowing his writing, I couldn't think of anyone else fit to the task. However, I am sure the world would have loved to read the version you would have had given us. That turning of the Wheel has not come to pass, however. Thank you.

I always feel bad when I see these interviews... I know you'll rest well, James Oliver Rigney, Jr. I've felt loss in my life, and i know that feeling will be imparted to you. Where I've been, what I've felt reading your books will continually remind me of your prescence in my life; regardless of any factors - when i think back on yours and my life, your prescence will always occupy a part of my mind...when i remember back when, in far reaches....

I was very wary of the Sanderson/Jordan book, but was pleasantly surprised. So excited for the new novel. Cannot wait to pass this series on to my son when he gets old enough.

It's such a shame that Mr. Jordan never had the opportunity to complete the Wheel of Time himself but I am so happy that we at least get to see his vision complete come 2013. RIP RJ, you are greatly missed

I don't know much about this guy personally, but man... i can connect to him so heavily b/c he created these books that i adore, and its functions as a bond. I respect his dedication so much... i hope i accomplish as much as he did.

If they ever make a movie about this man's life, he should be played by Jeff Bridges.

A legend.

How sad that a genius like him had to pass away, when he still had so much to share with the world.

Mr. Robert Jordan, Ms. Anne McCaffrey, Mr. David Brin and Mr. Stephen R Donaldson. Thank You! I cant imagine a world without Rand, Akki, Jaxom or Foamfollower.

Jordan is amazing! With all the deep deep content he had created and was creating for WoT, he was actually creating a brand new world for another series post WoT. But I guess we'll never get to see that world now, its still very very impressive.

Thanks for countless hours of entertainment RJ, sorry that he couldn't make it to the end.

yes i love details too...and love RJs writing style...and i love the fact that he created a world with a very detailed history too..and he connects different events that from the beginning don't seem to be related. that being said..the book series really slowed down after book 6 or so as he created too many plotlines (i love reading them..but many of them slowed down the series). been reading the series since the early 90s...really sucks that he couldnt finish the series.

one of the best authors I've ever read the complexity of his stories is incredible terrible loss when he died

I think it more has to do with whether or not your reader who enjoys lots of detail, or not. personally I love a lot of detail, it gives a feeling of reality to RJ's work.

agreed, Sanderson is an awesome writer, and I too really enjoyed the mistborn series. I am confident he will finish the WOT in a way all of Jordan's fans can be satisfied with. I just can't wait for November to get here so I can start reading!

No one can read it just once, u gotta pull it out every few years and relive the magic

So many times i have read the circle 0f time. I love Robert Jordan's style. he is the only person to understand the idea of real time writing since JRR Tolkien. A god of writing who is barely emulated although well loved by the formidable Sanderson..... Jordan is untouchable!!!!

Jordan and Tolkien... American and British Masters. The greats. Never again will such talent be seen on this earth. Rest in Peace.

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Hearing him talk about the rumor of him having cancer, 3 months before he was diagnosed with his condition, really hurts.

I’ll never read Infinity of Heaven!! Heartbroken

Greatest writer of our time! He had a subtle brilliance of dropping something in you dont pick up on til you re read it and go WTF!?! How does he do that? He was amazing! And it proved to me that there is no god that this man was taken away from us b4 he could finish his masterpiece that has brought happiness to so many ppl around the world!!! His 3 year passin was the other day!! RIP Robert Jordan!

I'm obsessed with Wheel of Time XD Sooooo epic.

Honestly, I'm pleasantly surprised so far with Sanderson's writing. I was worried that the writing style would be too different, or that the fine details would be left out. Sanderson has big shoes to fill. So far he's done a very impressive job.

Well, thank you :P I got a little upset with certain comments. The line "Only a Darkfriend!" is a quote by Magla Daronos, Aes Sedai and Sitter for the Yellow Ajah. I will credit myself with being quite knowledgeable about the Wheel of Time in general, special interest being the Aes Sedai. I am impressed and find it great that you named your kid after Perrin - my daughters will bear the names Siuan and Moiraine.

Thx. I was lucky enough to get my first book signed by him. It reads: "To ______, Duty is as heavy as a mountain, Death ; light as a feather. ..Robert Jordan " no joke.

In fact, my favourite Tolkien story of all may well be The Tale of Beren and Luthien, which is 100% J.R.R. Tolkien, no Guy Gavriel Kay or piecing it together by Christopher Tolkien. It is a beautiful story.

i saw him at a book signing in santa cruz cali for knife of dreams...i was so pleased...

Tis realy realy sad whn de world looses such an amazing wrighter

this guy is one of the best writers ever to grace the face of the earth. it is absolutely tragic that he is no longer around to write his masterpieces. and it is also unfathomable to me that not more people know about WOT and RJ. all of the books were on the NY times bestseller list, yet hardly anyone knows about them! also, Peter Jackson needs to direct the movies. period.

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I wish he did more public interviews (like Martin) before he died, he seems like a really nice guy.

R.I.P. One of the greatest authors ever. The man that surpassed Tolkien. He was young, but thats the way it happens.

You ust cant appreciate his work he writes exquisetly and so well i flew through all of the in 4 months he ties every detail,character and word together like no other author. he is by far the greatest author there is. so just because you did not enjoy them does not mean that he is a bad author.

RIP mr jorden ure work was fablous

GOTTA LUV THIS BOOK!!!! :D

The only way they could make an accurate dynamic visual representation with the depth and detail it would require to stay true to the lore of the world is by making a video game series. Even a long standing show wouldn't be able to do it, let alone a few movies.

RIP to a legend

R.I.P Jordan, He must have died with a smile as he returned to the light.

r.i.p jordan my only wish is to see other writers like him

@ALLTHEPEOPLEARGUEINGONTHISVIDEO Who cares if his own views were put into his novel's or if he supported something that every other fantasy epic novelist was against. Robert Jordan was and is a master Artist who the likes have never been seen. He is the modern Tolkein, yes, but he surpassed Tolkein's work, with his vastly complex yet easy to read and understand world. It is a beautiful masterpiece he never got to finish and every modern Fantasy writer should strive to be the next Robert Jordan.

Robert Jordan passed, leaving a series (I plan to buy the first book the 28th) that I assume is great, from the reviews. I hope that the same does not fall upon George R.R. Martin.

I have also read the backstory of LOTR, Gil-galad's kngdom, Numenor, Beleriand, Feanor, the Silmarils, Thangorodrim, etc. I consider the Silmarillion to be a magnificent piece of literature. But when I tried reading it right after LOTR, I got bored and stopped. When I picked it up again ten years later, I found it deeply moving, because I believe it resonates better with adults as a more tragic and darker work, although thankfully it still ends with a triumphant victory over evil.

Does anyone know if there was ever a story outline made for any of the Infinity of Heaven books Jordan talks about here?

Nice i hope Memory of Light is coming soon i hope this year.

i wish i could have met this amazing intelligent man hell he could have taken all the time in the world he wanted to make his books i love them i hope the last book is great peace out im on fires of heaven

Robert Jordan is one of the beloved legends of fantasy literature, he's shaped my writing, and he's done so much..and I've always been quick to defend him from any criticism...however I have to say when I compare the Wheel of Time to say Song of Ice and Fire it pains me that the latter is probably better..and it's simply because after book 5 WoT meandered through pointless plotlines with minor characters, it became descriptively dragged and weary to read...Brandon Sanderson brought it back.

@Metalaseylypse yeah i'm about 250 pages in. jordan would sit in one place forever and the chapters would be so long but this actually picks up some

@foamulator He suffered from an illness called "cardiac amyloidosis" which has a median life expectancy of 4 years. He revealed his illness about 3 months after this interview and died about a year and a half later.

@DarkBobb well, i was confused by how the star wars series is often called a trilogy when it's not just 3 movies/books...honest mistake

I read another series he did, involving a family called the Fallons. Anybody else read it? It was really good, and started in the Revolutionaty times, and I think ended in the Old West or therabouts. The Fallons were a bunch of cocksman, and were cool as hell.

It was hard hearing him squash a rumor that he had cancer and then the following year he was diagnosed with cancer, and then died from it the following year after. Chilling

@aRauder I agree. I was at first put off by the subtle changes, and had to stop, but later finished it. It just wasn't as good , (to my expectations), but what can one do? the genius is gone. At least they made an honest attempt to finish it.

I wish we could have seen the Wot outrigger books,i bet one may have been with Verin :)

@Solarian2495 Yeah, because life is always go, go, go. Life does have a lot of slow periods and the series reflected that well.

thats good i was really scared that it wasnt going to be good because someon else wrote it, i got the 12th book yesterday, im going to reread the 11th so i know whats going on because i have not read them in a while

I felt a little bit of sadness as he said: we won't lose Robert Jordan because of the end of the Wheel of Time...

May the last embrace of the mother welcome him home.

I honestly think The Wheel of Time is the best trilogy in existence, beating the Lord of the Rings trilogy and all others... due to... 1: A good view of most of the main characters' emotions and thoughts 2: A large series to munch on 3: Having many cultures 4: (insert stuff I forgot) Rest in peace, Robert Jordan... P.S. : How the heck did Lord of the Rings stay more famous than The Wheel of Time?

Hey, Tolkien is the king in my books, above Jordan, George RR Martin, Frank Herbert, etc. What I meant was that LOTR's themes of loss and leaving things behind strikes a particular chord with people who are leaving childhood behind, but are also still young enough that their sense of wonder hasn't been buried by hormones and high school and whatnot.

The gathering Storms so far is a really good book

@Narania234 At which point were you told your opinion wanted to be heard?

He said in another interview that he would want to see the series be portrayed in something like an HBO miniseries, but he wouldn't let them be made into movies, which I'm sure his wife will honor. In his words, "Such a movie would need to be 5 or 6 hours long, for just one book, to maintain the coherence of the story..."

God rest his soul. He was so aspiring, but sometimes people can't do all that they dreamed of doing. That's disappointing.

3:05 "I had cancer" what a premonition

Understandable I suppose, although the only reason Star Wars was called a trilogy was because the movies originally were just a trilogy. Then they added another trilogy onto it. Either way though it's not too hard to figure out what trilogy means when it has TRI in it :P

Oh...you lot are pretty intelligent to have connected all of that together.

It's sad to hear him talk about all of these ideas he had in his head, stuff we will never be able to read.

although it was the last book that was fully his, from what i have read, he had written the last book with enough plot details and verbal communication with his family, that sanderson was able to stay true to jordan's intent. and that book itself, was divided into the last three. i hope they do movies of this series................hmmm wonder if peter jackson is up to this??

i read the entire series twice....i saw him at a book signing for knife of dreams in santa cruz california...i was a drug addict at the time and i probly looked like shit...i remember locking eyes with him and he gave me a weird look like who is this crazy looking fool...but i didnt care it was cool to see him....he was really funny....he made some good jokes...seemed like a cool bloke....

@Kelbert88 I don't think that's entirely true. Harriet wouldn't let RJ's characters get changed too much. I think Sanderson is doing a brilliant job. You know what they say, 'when life gives you wheelchairs, make lemonade'...

Actually I think it is a very uplifting story. Sure it is dark but Beren and Luthien live out their mortal life in happiness and depart beyond the circles of the world when they die. I know GrimDark is all the rage right now with the success of A Game of Thrones but we should not attempt to fit Tolkien in with Martin because he had a very different philosophical outlook. His belief in the eucatastrophe, for instance, and the flowering of the Shire after the fall of Sauron.