Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded): The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction Contributor(s): VanderMeer, Jeff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419729667 ISBN-13: 9781419729669 Publisher: Abrams Image
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2018 |
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BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship - Literary Collections | Essays - Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry |
Dewey: 808.3 |
LCCN: 2017949739 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" L (2.55 lbs) 384 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. It also exploits the visual nature of genre culture and employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and visualizations to stimulate creative thinking. On top of all that, the book features sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names working in the field today, including George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added an additional 50 pages of diagrams, illustrations, and writing exercises creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice that is also a stunning and inspiring object. |
Contributor Bio(s): VanderMeer, Jeff: - Jeff VanderMeer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Southern Reach Trilogy. |
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