The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building
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New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2015].
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292 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Frank Carlson Library - NON-FICTION
499 Peterson, David J.
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499 Peterson, David J.
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Published
New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2015].
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Book
Language
English
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Includes index.
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From 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 Shivaisith 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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Peterson, D. J. (2015). The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peterson, David J., 1981-. 2015. The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peterson, David J., 1981-. The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building Penguin Books, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peterson, David J. The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building Penguin Books, 2015.
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