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The Writer's guide to fantasy literature
from dragon's lair to hero's quest
By Martin, Philip W.
- ISBN
- 978-0-87116-195-6
- Publisher
- Waukesha, WI : Writer Books, c2002.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on April 15, 2002
Most books for fantasy writers blend that genre with sf, but this work is an exception. Unfortunately, the entire first chapter (of 12) is devoted to "Pottermania," including "Eight Reasons Why Harry Is a Success," and a large amount of space is devoted (although more deservedly so) to J.R.R. Tolkien. The book offers little concrete instruction for writers, the most practical advice being found in five pages of the final chapter ("Su...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
