The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

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.

• | Author: David J. Peterson
• | Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• | Publication Date: Sep 29, 2015
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780143126461
• | ISBN-10: 0143126466