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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781419729669
- Subject Area
- Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education, Self-Help
- Publication Name
- Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded) : the Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction
- Publisher
- Abrams, Inc.
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Subject
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Rhetoric, Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts, Creativity
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Weight
- 41.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419729667
ISBN-13
9781419729669
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239673965
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded) : the Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction
Subject
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Rhetoric, Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts, Creativity
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education, Self-Help
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
41.4 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-949739
Dewey Edition
23
eBook Format
EPUB
Reviews
If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There's one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer. This handy how-to guide deserves a spot on your writer's bookshelf...
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
808.3/876
Edition Description
Enlarged edition
Synopsis
In just five short years Wonderbook has become a beloved resource for all types of fiction writers. And now BuzzFeed's #1 designed book of 2013 is back in a new expanded edition that delves even more deeply into structure, eco-fiction, and perspectives from creators in the comics and conceptual art worlds. Whether your story is set close to home, in a fantastical land, or a faraway future, this innovative and irresistible guide is designed for you. Wonderbook's example-rich approach energizes and motivates, while providing practical information on plotting, structure, characterization, world-building, and point-of-view. Essential for any aspiring or intermediate writer, Wonderbook also includes helpful advice from some of today's biggest names. Book jacket., 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., From New York Times bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer, Wonderbook is the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy, offering an accessible, example-rich, illustrated approach for writers and would-be writers that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. "If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There's one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook ." Bustle "Aspiring writers of 'imaginative fiction'--whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds--are in for a treat." Space.com Jeff VanderMeer's modern masterpiece of instruction exploits the visual nature of genre culture and employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and visualizations to stimulate creative thinking. A true objet d'art, this overstuffed, full-color illustrated book features glorious Lovecraftian artwork of all sorts of outrageous monsters, as well as a host of advice winding their ways around the edges of the pages like marginalia in an illuminated monk's script. Yes, it's practical advice, useful to writers, but it also deserves a place on your coffee table for visitors to flip through and for you to look at again and again. This revised and expanded edition features 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. 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 Kim Stanley Robinson Charles Yu Karen Joy Fowler And more!
LC Classification Number
PE1404.V35 2018
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- c***r (2014)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived in very good condition.
- k***k (324)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseGreat transaction
- 0***a (548)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (247)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
- c***m (417)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 06 03, Tues, Received 06/07 Sat to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!