Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference

Terry Brooks, Daniel A. Clark, Sberrilyn Keyon, Allan Maurer, P. Andrew Miller, Michael J. Varbola

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Състояние:: Отлично
Забележка:: С печат на титулната страница.
Език:: Английски
Наличност:: 1 бр.

За изданието

Издателство:: Writers Writers Digest
Град на издаване:: Ohio
Година:: 1998 г.
Език:: Английски
Страници:: 277
Корици:: Меки
Категория:: Литературни изследвания

Covers varied aspects of fantasy fiction, including culture, magic, witchcraft, commerce, trade, law, mythical creatures, arms and armor, and castles --- Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 9.25 inches tall. 277 pages with an index. complete guide to the realm of the fantastic. Whether you write science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance or historical fiction, here you'll find the factual information you need to construct a fantasy world full of wonder, imagination and spellbinding detail. From fabled creatures to occult religions, every page of this intriguing guide reveals the hidden realities of all things mystical, mythical and supernatural. Featuring charts, lists, illustrations and timelines, each chapter focuses on a different facet of fantasy, including: * Pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft and the rites and rituals of magic * Detailed profiles of fantastic societies and ancient civilizations, from the Incas and Aztecs to Egypt and the Far East * Medieval trades, occupations, laws and punishments * Dragons, naiads, kelpies and other creatures of myth and fantasy * Legendary races, including elves, dwarfs, giants and more * A comprehensive look at the anatomy of a castle, describing the forms and functions of everything from barbicans to trebuchets This guide also goes well beyond standard reference books, offering sound advice on the writing styles and structures of this complex genre, with important tips on how to weave the elements of fact and fantasy into an absorbing narrative. Fascinating and authoritative, The Writer s Complete Fantasy Reference is the resource you need to create fiction that is compelling, fresh and wildly fantastic. [Good reads]