Featuring an introduction by megabestselling author Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic, offering writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror and historical fiction vivid and detailed descriptions of the legendary humans, animals, societies and religions that make this genre exciting and imaginative.Using comprehensive lists, charts, illustrations, and timelines, writers can access complete information on: -- pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft ...
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Featuring an introduction by megabestselling author Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic, offering writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror and historical fiction vivid and detailed descriptions of the legendary humans, animals, societies and religions that make this genre exciting and imaginative.Using comprehensive lists, charts, illustrations, and timelines, writers can access complete information on: -- pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft and the rites and rituals of magic -- detailed profiles of fantastic societies and the increasingly popular ancient civilizations, from Inca and Aztec 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 detailed Anatomy of a Castle, describing the forms and functions of everything from barbicans to trebuchets.This one-of-a-kind guide also offers advice on style and structure, with tips on how to weave these elements into a narrative that is compelling, fresh and wildly fantastic.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 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]
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