Imaginary Worlds
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Imaginary Worlds by Lin Carter is a nonfiction book that explores the history and development of fantasy literature. Published in 1973, it discusses the evolution of the genre, from the early myths... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345033094
ISBN13:9780345033093
Release Date:January 1973
Publisher:Ballantine
Length:278 Pages
Weight:0.36 lbs.
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The Reading & Writing of Quality Fantasy
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Lin Carter has often gotten short shrift from the world of fantasy readers, but he deserves to be remembered, both as creator & historian. This is one of his finest books, one of the first attempts to write about heroic fantasy as a genre, providing an essential guide to the traditional & sometimes neglected masters of the craft. Highly opinionated, of course; but that's really part of its charm. And the final chapters, regarding the actual craft of writing fantasy, are still well worth reading. I only wish Carter had eventually expanded those chapters into a book of their own. Now out of print & hard to find, it's an important addition to the collection of any serious fantasy reader. Recommended!
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