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The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building

David J. Peterson
4.9/5 (25614 ratings)
Description:An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien’s creations and Klingon to today’s thriving global community of conlangers. He provides the essential tools necessary for inventing and evolving new languages, using examples from a variety of languages including his own creations, punctuated with references to everything from Star Wars to Michael Jackson. Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like Dothraki for HBO’s Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson’s constructed languages. The Art of Language Invention is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art form—and it might be the most fun you’ll ever have with linguistics.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building. To get started finding The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages
324
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books
Release
2015
ISBN
0143126466

The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building

David J. Peterson
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien’s creations and Klingon to today’s thriving global community of conlangers. He provides the essential tools necessary for inventing and evolving new languages, using examples from a variety of languages including his own creations, punctuated with references to everything from Star Wars to Michael Jackson. Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like Dothraki for HBO’s Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson’s constructed languages. The Art of Language Invention is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art form—and it might be the most fun you’ll ever have with linguistics.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building. To get started finding The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
324
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books
Release
2015
ISBN
0143126466
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