Description
| Product ID: | 9780143126461 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Art Of Language Invention |
| Subtitle: | From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building |
| Authors: | Author: David J. Peterson |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Language: history and general works, Language: history & general works, Artificial languages |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating From master language creator David J. Peterson, creator of Game of Thrones'' (HBO) Dothraki language, 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin USA |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-09-29 |