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The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference [Paperback]

Writer's Digest Books (Editor), Terry Brooks (Introduction)
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Publication Date: 1 Mar 2001
Do you know what a murder hole is?

Or why a chimera is three times worse than most monsters?

What would be better for storming castles, a trebuchet or a kopesh?


To find the answers to these questions, you need this fascinating guide to transport yourself to fantasy's mysterious worlds. Featuring an introduction by mega-best-selling author Terry Brooks, the "Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference" reveals the facts behind the fantasy, giving you the details you need to make your fiction vibrant, captivating and original.


From classic medieval witchcraft to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, every chapter will spark your creativity. An invaluable resource, it will also help you fill your writing with inventive new ideas rooted in accurate descriptions of the world's most intriguing legends, folklore and mysticism.


Take this guide, venture into the fantastic, and create magical realms alive with detail. Great stories await you!

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  • Paperback: 277 pages
  • Publisher: Walking Stick Press (1 Mar 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582970262
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582970264
  • Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 2 x 22.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 203,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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At the heart of most traditional fantasy milieux is a culture derived from that of the European Middle Ages, in large part the medieval societies of what are now Great Britain, France and Germany. Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to fantasy but by no means complete. 2 Jun 2002
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Format:Paperback
The title of this book employs a touch of artistic licence in the use of the word 'complete'. A lack of early European and Mediterranean civilisations is evident, although is compensated for by introducing civilisations from further a field, concentrating mainly on cultures from the Americas.
Some readers will find information detailed in the arms and armour section to be inaccurate, for example information on the English longbow implies that it would not have been capable of the feats achieved at Agincourt.
This book should not be used as the only reference source of an aspiring fantasy author, but rather as a basis for new ideas further from the clichés usually associated with this genre. In particular the sections on magic, witchcraft and fantasy races offers a great deal of food for thought that could add spice to any fantasy novel.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "Myths and Magic" 4 Oct 2007
By Lindsay
Format:Paperback
Just a warning that this is the exact same book as the fantasy reference titled "Myths and Magic" published by Titan books.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing resource 5 Nov 2004
By Kurt A. Johnson
Format:Paperback
This book is quite an amazing resource. Written by a collection of fiction authors, this book sets out to give the fantasy writer information on what he or she will need to build a fantastic world and culture. Everything is covered in here from politics to commerce to warfare, and it looks in depth at magic and witchcraft and fantasy creatures.

Now, as you might expect with a book that tries to be all things to all people, since it cannot have an infinite amount of information on all subjects, this book functions as an introduction, giving the reader (and writer) enough information to understand the concepts presented. In fact, I must say that the sections on magic and witchcraft were quite excellent and highly informative.

Therefore let me just say this, if you are a fantasy writer, either actual or aspiring, then this is a book you *must* read. I have found this to be a great source of information and ideas, and I know that you will as well. Get this book!

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Published on 6 Sep 2002 by Robert Radcliffe
3.0 out of 5 stars No it's not a 'complete' compendium
It does contain useful information. But it's far from complete. As the previous reviewer mentioned, there's nothing about horses. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2000
3.0 out of 5 stars Missing some information
This has some great information on Medieval society, mythology, and many other topics. I did get some ideas while reading it. Read more
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