Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Featuring an introduction by Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic. Annotation. This reference book provides 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 the genre exciting and imaginative.
Synopsis
Covers varied aspects of fantasy fiction, including culture, magic, witchcraft, commerce, trade, law, mythical creatures, arms and armor, and castles
Table of Contents
Traditional fantasy cultures ; World cultures / Michael J. Varhola -- Magic ; Witchcraft and pagan paths / Allan Maurer and Renee Wright -- Commerce, trade and law in contemporary fantasy / Sherrilyn Kenyon -- Fantasy races ; Creatures of myth and legend / Andrew P. Miller and Daniel Clark -- Dress and costume / Sherrilyn Kenyon -- Arms, armor and armies ; Anatomy of a castle / Michael J. Varhola.