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9781582970264

The Writers Complete Fantasy Reference

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    9781582970264

  • ISBN10:

    1582970262

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-11-01
  • Publisher: Writers Digest Books
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Summary

Featuring an introduction by megabestselling author Terry Brooks of the SWORD OF SHANNARA series, THE WRITER'S COMPLETE FANTASY REFERENCE is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic, offering writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror and historical fiction vivid and detailed descriptions of the legendary humans, animals, societies and religions that make this genre exciting and imaginative. Using comprehensive lists, charts, illustrations, and timelines, writers can access complete information on: pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft and magic; profiles of ancient civilizations; medieval trades, occupations, laws and punishments; dragons, legendary races and other creatures of myth and fantasy; a detailed "anatomy of a castle," describing the forms and functions of everything from barbicans to trebuchets.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(4)
Terry Brooks
Traditional Fantasy Cultures
4(27)
Michael J. Varhola
World Cultures
31(33)
Michael J. Varhola
Magic
64(37)
Allan Maurer
Renee Wright
Witchcraft and Pagan Paths
101(31)
Allan Maurer
Renee Wright
Commerce, Trade and Law in Contemporary Fantasy
132(22)
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Fantasy Races
154(17)
Andrew P. Miller
Daniel Clark
Creatures of Myth and Legend
171(20)
Andrew P. Miller
Daniel Clark
Dress and Costume
191(14)
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Arms, Armor and Armies
205(30)
Michael J. Varhola
Anatomy of a Castle
235(28)
Michael J. Varhola
Index 263

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