Tam Lin Icons

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

Dear all,

I fear I may be skirting the rules: Tam Lin was originally not a book, but a ballad. There have, however, been at least two novelized retellings of the story: Tam Lin by Pamela Dean and An Earthly Knight by Janet McNaughton (links lead to my review of each book).

The text for these icons has been taken from the Fairport Convention and the Medieaval Baebes versions of the ballad.

[6] Tam Lin icons
[2] Tam Lin animated icons

Teaser:

Comment and credit appreciated.

Information on the Tam Lin ballad can be found at www.tam-lin.org.



1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.

Animated icons:
7. 8.


Enjoy,
Cate

Comments

[rajenath.livejournal.com]

I'm not taking any, but I particularly like the the second animated icon.

Funny that someone named Janet would write a book based on Tam Lin. Also, kudos for the Mediaeval Baebes lyrics; this icon uses their version of "Scarborough Fair."

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

Thank you, that icon is my favourite of the series, too.

And it's so nice to meet another Baebes fan. I had a look at your info page. I think we might have a few more things in common, and was wondering you'll deign to friend me (I've added you).

Best wishes,
Cate

[conuly]

Read Fire and Hemlock yet? By Diana Wynne Jones. It's not the clearest retelling of the legend, but it works.

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

I have not read that yet, but have requested it at my local library on your recommendation.

Thank you,
Cate

[sasorion.livejournal.com]

alskdhggf; yes.
I love Tam Lin (have you heard the version by the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club? Much love). Taking 2, 5, 6, and 8.

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you like the icons. I've not heard that version, but will certainly check it out.

Best,
Cate

[raspberrypie.livejournal.com]

i love you... tam lin (pamela dean) is one of my favorite books ever, and i've been looking for my copy for awhile.


but.. icons!? YAY

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you like them. :)

Cate

[charismitaine.livejournal.com]

There's also a recording of Tam Lin done by a sort of folk rock group called The Tempest that my brother's a fan of--I think there's a preview of it on their website. Nice icons! Not taking any, but glad to see that they exist ;)

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

Thanks you for the recommendation. I'm always interested in more recordings of the ballad.

Best,
Cate

[rid-of-her.livejournal.com]

these are GORGEOUS :o)

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

Cate

[elirrina.livejournal.com]

I love the ballad and Tam Lin by Pamela Dean! Taking icons and will credit!

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like them. You're more than welcome. :)

Cate

[anomilygrace.livejournal.com]

I took #4. Thank you! I love Pamela Dean's retelling of Tam Lin so very much.

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. Also, if I may say, I love you're current icon. Very lovely drawing.

Cate

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

I took #3...thanks!

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! :)

Cate

[ruthette.livejournal.com]

Hey, I recently read An Earthly Knight!
Nice icons. :)

[rosemaryinwheat.livejournal.com]

Hi,
Thanks for the compliment.
I hope you liked An Earthly Knight. I'm very fond of it myself.

Cate