Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded): The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction
Jeff VanderMeer
(Author)
Description
"If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There's one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook." ―Bustle"Aspiring writers of 'imaginative fiction'--whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds--are in for a treat." ―Space.com Wonderbook has become a definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich, illustrated approach for writers and would-be writers that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. Jeff VanderMeer's modern masterpiece of instruction exploits the visual nature of genre culture and employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and visualizations to stimulate creative thinking. On top of all that, the book features sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names working in the field today, including:
- George R. R. Martin
- Lev Grossman
- Neil Gaiman
- Michael Moorcock
- Kim Stanley Robinson
- Charles Yu
- Karen Joy Fowler
- And more!
Product Details
Price
$27.50
$25.58
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Publish Date
July 03, 2018
Pages
384
Dimensions
6.9 X 9.9 X 1.0 inches | 2.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781419729669
BISAC Categories:
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About the Author
Jeff VanderMeer is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books including novels and fiction anthologies. He has won the Nebula Award, the British Fantasy Award, and, three times, the World Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Hugo Award. He is the cofounder and assistant director of Shared Worlds, a unique fantasy and science fiction writing camp for teenagers. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.
Reviews
"If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There's one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer. This handy how-to guide deserves a spot on your writer's bookshelf..."--Bustle
"Aspiring writers of "imaginative fiction" -- whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds -- are in for a treat: a new update to the fiction-writing guide "Wonderbook," by Jeff VanderMeer... it's gorgeous to page through and substantial enough to last new (or medium) writers a good long time."--SPACE.com
"Wonderbook is one of the best books about writing I've ever read or experienced."
--Nnedi Okorafor
"In the gorgeously illustrated Wonderbook, Vandermeer generously gives away some of his tricks."--Refinery29
"VanderMeer ambitiously sets out to help readers get creative, and he does it with a rule-breaking book full of illustrations."--Portalist
"Aspiring writers of "imaginative fiction" -- whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds -- are in for a treat: a new update to the fiction-writing guide "Wonderbook," by Jeff VanderMeer... it's gorgeous to page through and substantial enough to last new (or medium) writers a good long time."--SPACE.com
"Wonderbook is one of the best books about writing I've ever read or experienced."
--Nnedi Okorafor
"In the gorgeously illustrated Wonderbook, Vandermeer generously gives away some of his tricks."--Refinery29
"VanderMeer ambitiously sets out to help readers get creative, and he does it with a rule-breaking book full of illustrations."--Portalist