The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy
The definitive illustrated guide
Published on 30. September 2021
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-78739-320-2 (ISBN)
Description
This essential reference book details everything the novice needs to know about the genre and everything the well-read fan is calling out for. Lavishly illustrated and expertly informed, it is edited by Tim Dedopulos and David Pringle, editor and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Interzone magazine, and features forewords by legendary authors Terry Pratchett and Ben Aaronovitch. They have assembled a team of expert contributors to compile a visually stunning, informative and fascinating guide to the world of fantasy, from its origins and early trailblazers to the cultural phenomena of today's mega fantasy properties.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
250 clr and b&w photos
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1412 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78739-320-2 (9781787393202)
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E-Book
09/2021
Welbeck
€3.99
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Persons
Tim Dedopulos is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He worked for Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, and has written role-playing games and fiction. A passionate fan of fantasy in all its forms, he lives in central London.
David Pringle is best known as the editor, publisher and co-founder of Interzone, the Hugo award-winning fantasy and science fiction magazine. He has also written several fantasy and science fiction studies, including Imaginary People: A Who's Who of Fictional Characters from the 18th Century to the Present Day, The St James Guide to Fantasy Writers, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 1946-1987 and Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 1949-1984.
David Pringle is best known as the editor, publisher and co-founder of Interzone, the Hugo award-winning fantasy and science fiction magazine. He has also written several fantasy and science fiction studies, including Imaginary People: A Who's Who of Fictional Characters from the 18th Century to the Present Day, The St James Guide to Fantasy Writers, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 1946-1987 and Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 1949-1984.
Content
Foreword * Introduction * Types of Fantasy * Fantasy Cinema * Fantasy Television * Who's Who of Fantasy * Fantasy Games * Fantasy Worlds * Glossary.