Jeff VanderMeer,Jeremy Zerfoss,John Coulthart
This all-new definitive guide to writing imaginative fiction takes a completely novel approach and fully exploits the visual nature of fantasy through original drawings, maps, renderings, and exercises to create a spectacularly beautiful and inspiring object. Employing an accessible, example-rich approach, ,Wonderbook, energizes and motivates while also providing practical, nuts-and-bolts information needed to improve as a writer. Aimed at aspiring and intermediate-level writers, ,Wonderbook, includes helpful sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names in fantasy today, such as George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, Catherynne M. Valente, and Karen Joy Fowler, to name a few.,Praise for ,Wonderbook: ,â€œJammed with storytelling wisdom.â€ â€”,Fast Company,â€™s ,Co.Create, blog,â€œThis is the kind of book you leave sitting out for all to see . . . and the kind of book you will find yourself picking up again and again.â€ â€”,Kirkus Reviews, online,â€œIf youâ€™re looking for a handy guide to not just crafting imaginative fiction like sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, but to writing in general, be sure to pick up a copy of ,Steampunk Bible, author Jeff Vandermeerâ€™s lovingly compiled ,Wonderbook,."Â  â€”Flavorwire,â€œJeff Vandermeer and Jeremy Zerfoss have created a kaleidoscopically rich and beautiful book about fiction writing.â€Â  â€”,Star Tribune,â€œBecause it is so layered and filled with text, tips, and links to online extras, this book can be read again and again by both those who want to learn the craft of writing and those interested in the process of others.â€ â€”,Library Journal
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Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction