{"product_id":"the-art-of-language-invention-from-horse-lords-to-dark-elves-to-sand-worms-the-words-behind-world-building-by-david-j-peterson","title":"The Art of Language Invention From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building by David J. Peterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Art of Language Invention From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building by David J. Peterson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAn insiders tour through the construction of invented languages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe inventor of languages for HBO's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexplores language creation in sci-fi, fantasy and gaming. A must-read for language lovers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom master language creator David J. Peterson 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages for television series and movies like Dothraki for HBO's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Shiväisith for Marvel's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThor: The Dark World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson's constructed languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inside look at a fascinating culture and a perfect entry point into an art form as old as civilisation, THE ART OF LANGUAGE INVENTION is a wild linguistic adventure that will have readers ready to rub shoulders with horse lords and dark elves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDavid J. Peterson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePenguin Publishing Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9780143126461\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e363 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2.54cm x 13.72cm x 21.08cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop more from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mostyn.org\/collections\/gardners-books\" title=\"Shop more from Gardners Books for sale online at Mostyn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGardners Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57463581966710,"sku":"9780143126461","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/9028\/1911\/files\/Untitled-1_76.webp?v=1776259791","url":"https:\/\/shop.mostyn.org\/products\/the-art-of-language-invention-from-horse-lords-to-dark-elves-to-sand-worms-the-words-behind-world-building-by-david-j-peterson","provider":"MOSTYN ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}