Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
Ballantine Books (1973), Edition: First Ed, Paperback, 278 pages
Description
History and literary criticism of works of fantasy, chiefly of fantasies written for adults. Includes techniques for fantasy writers.
User reviews
LibraryThing member schteve
Lin Carter's best book by far is not surprisingly not one of his own works of fiction. 'Imaginary Worlds' is Carter's telling of the history of imaginary world fiction from its beginnings in the Middle East, the subcontinent and the Mediterranean through to the post-Tolkien era.
Engagingly told, the
Over 30 years old now it still holds up and sadly Carter is not around to update it but an essential reference nonetheless.
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book is essential for any serious afficionado of the fantasy genre as it will point the way to a host of authors you may not otherwise have considered.Over 30 years old now it still holds up and sadly Carter is not around to update it but an essential reference nonetheless.
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LibraryThing member ritaer
Valuable guide for readers and authors of fantasy fiction. Especially useful for those wishing to explore the history of the genre.
LibraryThing member kslade
Another book about fantasy writers and legends in the Tolkien tradition. Pretty good.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1973
Physical description
278 p.; 7.2 inches
ISBN
0345033094 / 9780345033093