David J. Peterson

The Art of Language Invention

AN INSIDER'S TOUR THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF INVENTED LANGUAGESThe inventor of languages for HBO's Game of Thrones explores language creation in sci-fi, fantasy and gaming. A must-read for language lovers!From master language creator David J. Peterson 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. Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages for television series and movies like Dothraki for HBO's Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson's constructed languages. An inside look at a fascinating culture and a perfect entry point into an art form as old as civilisation, THE ART OF LANGUAGE INVENTION is a wild linguistic adventure that will have readers ready to rub shoulders with horse lords and dark elves.

AN INSIDER'S TOUR THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF INVENTED LANGUAGESThe inventor of languages for HBO's Game of Thrones explores language creation in sci-fi, fantasy and gaming. A must-read for language lovers!From master language creator David J. Peterson 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. Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages for television series and movies like Dothraki for HBO's Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson's constructed languages. An inside look at a fascinating culture and a perfect entry point into an art form as old as civilisation, THE ART OF LANGUAGE INVENTION is a wild linguistic adventure that will have readers ready to rub shoulders with horse lords and dark elves.

Jazyk anglický
Vydavateľ Penguin Putnam Inc
Počet strán 336
Typ viazania Paperback / softback
Hmotnosť (g) 306 g
Rozmery (š-v-h) 214 x 139 x 23
EAN 9780143126461
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