Product Description: Featuring an introduction by Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic.
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Rating: - not appropriate for individual world-building
The only thing I would add is that the book is limited in its scope. Sure, the book covers a very broad range of fantasy concepts and creatures/weapons/armors/cultures, but these things are all from the ... Read More
Rating: - Not a Bad Place to start a little Research
This is a great general reference guide. It gives you a place to start so you know what direction to go in if you want to delve into a topic further. I liked the generic descriptions on witchcraft, which ... Read More
Rating: - A Good Place to Start
I wouldn't call this an in-depth reference, but it is a good place for fantasy writers to start research. When I'm stuck for ideas, I'll often browse the pages and see if something catches my imagination, ... Read More
Rating: - Good reference for beginners
If your young, or new to fantasy writing this is a good reference book. It details many subjects that you cant find in normal reference material or that would be hard to find. Clothing, nobility, ancient forms ... Read More
Rating: - A decent reference, but doesn't live up to the claims
I'm not saying "don't" buy this book. I'm saying buy it used at a considerable discount. It's got some useful information and and few 'exercises' that are helpful, but overall it's kind of flaccid. It's worth ... Read More
- not appropriate for individual world-building
- Not a Bad Place to start a little Research