The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy - David Pringle, Tim Dedpulos

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy

The definitive illustrated guide
Buch | Hardcover
304 Seiten
2021
Welbeck (Verlag)
978-1-78739-320-2 (ISBN)
31,15 inkl. MwSt
A detailed look at every aspect of modern fantasy, including detailed entries on books, films, TV and creators, as well as the greatest fantasy characters and worlds.
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.

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.

Foreword • Introduction • Types of Fantasy • Fantasy Cinema • Fantasy Television • Who's Who of Fantasy • Fantasy Games • Fantasy Worlds • Glossary.

Erscheinungsdatum
Vorwort Terry Pratchett, Ben Aaronovitch
Zusatzinfo 250 clr and b&w photos
Sprache englisch
Maße 236 x 282 mm
Gewicht 1420 g
Themenwelt Literatur Fantasy / Science Fiction Fantasy
Kunst / Musik / Theater Film / TV
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Anglistik / Amerikanistik
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft
ISBN-10 1-78739-320-8 / 1787393208
ISBN-13 978-1-78739-320-2 / 9781787393202
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