Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded) - by Jeff VanderMeer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. It also 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, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added an additional 50 pages of diagrams, illustrations, and writing exercises creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice that is also a stunning and inspiring object."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Wonderbook</i> has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. It also 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, and Karen Joy Fowler. <p/> For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added an additional 50 pages of diagrams, illustrations, and writing exercises creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice that is also a stunning and inspiring object.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"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"<br><br>"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: <i>Wonderbook </i>by Jeff VanderMeer. This handy how-to guide deserves a spot on your writer's bookshelf..."-- "Bustle"<br><br>"In the gorgeously illustrated Wonderbook, Vandermeer generously gives away some of his tricks."-- "Refinery29"<br><br>"VanderMeer ambitiously sets out to help readers get creative, and he does it with a rule-breaking book full of illustrations."-- "Portalist"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jeff VanderMeer is the <i>New York Times</i> 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.
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