The art of language invention: from horse-lords to dark elves, the words behind world-building, paperback/david j. peterson

An insiders tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance From master language creator David J.

Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers.

Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkiens creations and Klingon to todays thriving global community of conlangers.

He provides the essential tools necessary for inventing and evolving new languages, using examples from a variety of languages including his own creations, punctuated with references to everything from Star Wars to Michael Jackson.

Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like Dothraki for HBOs Game of Thrones and Shivaisith for Marvels Thor: The Dark World , and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Petersons constructed languages.

The Art of Language Invention is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art form--and it might be the most fun youll ever have with linguistics.