Robin Hardy
Robin Hardy was a British author and filmmaker, best known for directing the 1973 cult classic film "The Wicker Man." He was born in 1929 and had a diverse career that spanned both literature and cinema. Hardy also wrote novels, including "Cowboys for Christ," which he adapted into a film sequel. His work often explored themes of mythology and the supernatural, reflecting his unique storytelling vision.
Book summaries for books written by Robin Hardy
Quotes
Flesh is weak, only the spirit endures.
We put our faith in nonsense and expect rational results.
The gods of the old religion have rung in the new.
Do sit down, Sergeant. Shocks are so much better absorbed with the knees bent.
To be born again, you have to die first.
When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.
What is all this? Naked girls dancing, conjuring up spirits? It's against God's law!
Paganism is wholesome. It's a religion of joy and pleasure.
Animals are fine, but their acceptability is limited. A little child is even better, especially if she's still warm.
Death is far more preferable to everlasting pain. And the one thing that man has, that all the gods have, is pride.
You'll simply never understand the true nature of sacrifice.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.