This essential reference book details everything the novice needs to know about the genre and everything the well-read fan is calling out for.
Lavishly illustrated and expertly informed, it is edited by
Tim Dedopulos
and
David Pringle
, editor and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed
Interzone
magazine, and features forewords by legendary authors
Terry Pratchett
Patrick Rothfuss
. They have assembled a team of expert contributors to compile a visually stunning, informative and fascinating guide to the world of fantasy, from its origins and early trailblazers to the cultural phenomena of today's mega fantasy properties.