The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words ...
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The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building
Book Details
- Author
- David J. Peterson
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Condition
- New
- ISBN-13
- 9780143126461
- ISBN-10
- 0143126466
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ISBN: 0143126466
Author: David J. Peterson
From master language creator David J. Peterson, creator of Game of Thrones' (HBO) Dothraki language, comes a creative guide to language construction. Peterson begins with a brief history of constructed languages, from Tolkien's creations to Klingon to the thriving global community of language construction. Then, using examples from a variety of languages including his own creations, Peterson offers a captivating and lucid overview, providing a basic foundation of essential linguistic tools for inventing and evolving one's own lexicon.
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