The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic by Gi

Description: The Dictionary of Imaginary Places by Gianni Guadalupi From Atlantis to Xanadu, this guidebook to imaginary lands is revised and updated, and includes information on literary fantasy settings such as Shangri-La, Middle Earth, Jurassic Park, and the world of Harry Potter. Illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A catalogue of fantasy lands, islands, cities, and other locations from world literature, from Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond. This Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homers day to our own. Here you will find Shangri-La and El Dorado, Utopia and Middle Earth, Wonderland and Freedonia. Here too are Jurassic Park, Salman Rushdies Sea of Stories, and the fabulous world of Harry Potter. The history and behavior of the inhabitants of these lands are described in loving detail and are supplemented by more than 200 maps and illustrations that depict the lay of the land in a host of elsewheres. A must-have for the library of every dedicated reader, fantasy fan, or passionate browser, Dictionary is a witty and acute guide for any armchair travelers journey into the landscape of the imagination. Author Biography Alberto Manguel is the author of "A History of Reading" and (with Gianni Guadalupi) of "The Dictionary of Imaginery Places". His novel "News from a Foreign Country Came" won the McKitterick prize in 1992. Review "A book no self-respecting dreamer should be without."--The Economist"Presented with mock solemnity and written with grace and wit; a pleasure to read."--Newsweek "A very satisfying work . . . witty and stylish."--The New York Times -- Review Quote eoeA book no self-respecting dreamer should be without."e"The Economist eoePresented with mock solemnity and written with grace and wit; a pleasure to read."e"Newsweek eoeA very satisfying work . . . witty and stylish."e"The New York Times Details ISBN0156008726 Short Title DICT OF IMAGINARY PLACES Language English ISBN-10 0156008726 ISBN-13 9780156008723 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Illustrator Eric Beddows Subtitle The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic DOI 10.1604/9780156008723 Audience Age 14 Imprint Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Place of Publication Belmont, CA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2000-11-02 NZ Release Date 2000-11-02 US Release Date 2000-11-02 UK Release Date 2000-11-02 Author Gianni Guadalupi Pages 776 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc Publication Date 2000-11-02 DEWEY 809.93372 Audience Teenage / Young adult Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6768872;

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