Overview
An insiderās 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 Defiance
From master language creator David J. PetersonĀ 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 Tolkienās creations and Klingon to todayāsĀ 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 HBOās Game of Thrones and ShivƤisith for Marvelās Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Petersonās constructed languages. The Art of Language Invention is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art formāand it might be the most fun youāll ever have with linguistics.
This book title, The Art of Language Invention (From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building), ISBN: 9780143126461, by David J. Peterson, published by Penguin Publishing Group (September 29, 2015) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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