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Author : Susan Mandala
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781847063014
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Author : Myra Edwards Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015000650617
Author : Susan Mandala
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781441141064
The language of science fiction, and of fantasy, has a steep challenge: that of the creation of other worlds, societies and characters that are alien to us in diverse and fundamental ways, but still compelling and knowable. This exciting book steps away from the issues of race, gender and politics that have saturated sci-fi and fantasy criticism. Rather, it challenges two widely held but poorly substantiated beliefs circulating about science fiction and fantasy - that they are a) written in plain and unremarkable prose and b) apt to present characters that are flat types rather than fully realised individuals. Mandala draws on traditional syntactic categories of stylistic analysis as well as the relatively more recent pragmatic and sociolinguistic paradigms such that the original analyses here take our understanding of these two genres beyond the usual confines, to consider how language is used to draw alternative words, represent the far future and distant past, and create psychologically believable characters. Covering both British and American fiction and television, this is a wide-ranging and perceptive book.
Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781668034903
Featuring a new introduction by Ken Liu, this revised edition of Ursula K. Le Guin’s first full-length collection of essays covers her background as a writer and educator, on fantasy and science fiction, on writing, and on the future of literary science fiction. “We like to think we live in daylight, but half the world is always dark; and fantasy, like poetry, speaks to the language of the night.” —Ursula K. Le Guin Le Guin’s sharp and witty voice is on full display in this collection of twenty-four essays, revised by the author a decade after its initial publication in 1979. The collection covers a wide range of topics and Le Guin’s origins as a writer, her advocacy for science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, the writing of her own major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, and her role as a public intellectual and educator. The book and each thematic section are brilliantly introduced and contextualized by Susan Wood, a professor at the University of British Columbia and a literary editor and feminist activist during the 1960s and ’70s. A fascinating, intimate look into the exceptional mind of Le Guin whose insights remain as relevant and resonant today as when they were first published.
Author : Orson Scott Card
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCSC:32106018639945
Defines both genres, tells how to write a successful story, and where to find markets to get published.
Author : Susan Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1404392912
Author : Philip Athans
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440507298
Science fiction and fantasy is one of the most challenging--and rewarding!--genres in the bookstore. But with New York Times bestselling author Philip Athans and fantasy giant R. A. Salvatore at your side, you’ll create worlds that draw your readers in--and keep them reading! Just as important, you’ll learn how to prepare your work for today’s market. Drawing on his years of experience as one of the most acclaimed professionals in publishing, Wizards of the Coast editor Athans explains how to set your novel apart--and break into this lucrative field. From devising clever plots and building complex characters to inventing original technologies and crafting alien civilizations, Athans gives you the techniques you need to write strong, saleable narratives. Plus! Athans applies all of these critical lessons together in an unprecedented deconstruction of a never-before-published tale by the one and only R. A. Salvatore! There are books on writing science fiction and fantasy, and then there’s this book--the only one you need to create strange, wonderful worlds for your own universe of readers!
Author : China Miéville
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345524515
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak. Avice Benner Cho, a human colonist, has returned to Embassytown after years of deep-space adventure. She cannot speak the Ariekei tongue, but she is an indelible part of it, having long ago been made a figure of speech, a living simile in their language. When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Catastrophe looms, and Avice is torn between competing loyalties: to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place in a language she cannot speak—but which speaks through her, whether she likes it or not. Praise for Embassytown “A breakneck tale of suspense . . . disturbing and beautiful by turns. I cannot emphasize enough how terrific this novel is. It's definitely one of the best books I've read in the past year, perfectly balanced between escapism and otherworldly philosophizing.”—io9 “Embassytown is a fully achieved work of art. . . . Works on every level, providing compulsive narrative, splendid intellectual rigour and risk, moral sophistication, fine verbal fireworks and sideshows, and even the old-fashioned satisfaction of watching a protagonist become more of a person than she gave promise of being.”—Ursula K Le Guin “The Kafkaesque writer journeys to the distant edges of the universe in his latest sci-fi thriller.”—Entertainment Weekly “Utterly astonishing . . . A major intellectual achievement.”—Kirkus Reviews “Brilliant storytelling . . . The result is a world masterfully wrecked and rebuilt.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher : Ultramarine Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Fantastic fiction
ISBN : 0399504826
Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0867645105
Author : Rick Dakan,Ryan G. Van Cleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119839095
Take your shot at becoming the next Tolkien, Asimov, or King with this simple roadmap to transforming your fiction into works of art Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror For Dummies is your skeleton key to creating the kind of fiction that grips readers and compels them to keep turning pages (even if it's well past their bedtime!) You'll start with the basics of creative writing—including character, plot, and scene—and strategies for creating engaging stories in different forms, such as novels, short stories, scripts, and video games. After that, get beginner-friendly and straightforward advice on worldbuilding, before diving headfirst into genre-specific guidance for science fiction, horror, and fantasy writing. This book also offers: Strategies for editing and revising your next work to get it into tip-top shape for your audience Ways to seek out second opinions from editors, experts, and even sensitivity readers Techniques for marketing and publication, working with agents, and advice for writers going the self-publishing route The perfect beginner's guide for aspiring writers with an interest in horror, fantasy, or science fiction, Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror For Dummies is the first and last resource you need before you start building your next story about faraway lands, aliens, and fantastic adventures.
Author : Rafael Abalos
Publisher : Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780440239666
Grimpow finds a stone on a dead knight and begins a quest that will change his life forever.
Author : Laurie Lamson
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399165559
"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison, Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: -Harlan Ellison, on crafting the perfect story title -Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale -Piers Antony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable This collection of storytelling secrets from top genre writers-including winners of Nebula, Hugo, Edgar, and Bram Stoker awards-is essential for any writer looking to take a leap beyond the ordinary"--
Author : Jonathan Strahan
Publisher : Start Publishing LLC
Page : 949 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781597804608
In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past, the paranormal present, and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven’t missed any future classics? Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Strahan has surveyed the expanding universes of modern sf and fantasy to find the brightest stars in today’s dazzling literary firmament. From the latest masterworks by the acknowledged titans of the field to fresh visions from exciting new talents, this outstanding collection is a comprehensive showcase for the current state of the art in both science fiction and fantasy. Anyone who wants to know where the future of imaginative short fiction is going, and treat themselves to dozens of unforgettable stories, will find this year’s edition of Best Science Fiction and Fantasy to be just what they’re looking for!
Author : Eduardo Mayo,Chris Brown
Publisher : Small Beer Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781931520379
A radical combination of emerging and established Mexican authors of original tales of the fantastic.