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Science Fiction & Fantasy - The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

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Book Synopsis: An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary’s Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance.

From master language creator David J. Peterson 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 Tolkien’s creations and Klingon to today’s 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 Janelle Monáe.

Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like Dothraki for HBO’s Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson’s constructed languages.

The Art of Language Invention is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art form—and it might be the most fun you’ll ever have with linguistics.

The Art of Language Invention includes a new chapter on phrases, specifically, word order, negation, question formation, pragmatic concerns, relativization, and subordination, providing a complete introduction to language creation and linguistics. Invented languages featured in the book now include Chakobsa from Legendary’s Dune, Trigedasleng (or Grounder) from The 100, Méníshè language from Motherland: Fort Salem and Ravkan from the Netflix series Shadow and Bone.

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Unlock the secrets of world-building with The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building. Written by the legendary language creator David J. Peterson, this captivating book takes you on an insider's tour through the construction of invented languages.

Whether you're a sci-fi and fantasy fan, a writer, a game creator, or simply a language lover, Peterson's creative guide is the ultimate resource you need. From Tolkien's creations to Klingon and beyond, he delves into the rich history of language creation, while providing the essential tools for inventing and evolving new languages.

With fascinating examples from Peterson's own creations and references to popular culture icons like Star Wars and Janelle Monáe, this book is a treasure trove of linguistic inspiration. Journey behind-the-scenes as he reveals the secrets behind iconic languages like Dothraki from Game of Thrones and Shiväisith from Thor: The Dark World.

But it doesn't stop there. The Art of Language Invention now includes a new chapter on phrases, offering a complete introduction to language creation and linguistics. Explore word order, negation, question formation, and more, as you enhance your understanding of this flourishing art form.

Immerse yourself in the language creation culture with this engaging and entertaining book. And don't forget to check out the bonus phrasebook included, so you can start speaking Peterson's constructed languages right away!

Unleash your creativity and step into the world of language creation. The Art of Language Invention is not only a must-have addition to any bookshelf, but it's also the most fun you'll ever have with linguistics.

Discover the magic of language creation today!

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