[Waylander]

Hi, i was wondering whether you people had some ideas about this topic. My father is one of those old fashioned types (he's in his late fifties) who says that all fantasy is derivative of Tolkien, and by extension is poorly written, a waste of time and money etc etc. Is there an article/blog post whatever that I can show to him that argues the opposite? i have some titles in mind that will show him that fantasy has come a long way since Brooks et al, but would appreciate some help.