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New Worlds, Year Two

New Worlds, Year Two

New Worlds, Year Two

Marie Brennan

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Año de edición:
2019
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Antropología
ISBN:
9781611388060
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Explore a world of your own . . .Science fiction and fantasy are renowned for immersing their readers in rich, inventive settings. In this follow-up to the collection New Worlds, Year One, award-winning fantasy author Marie Brennan guides you through new aspects of worldbuilding and how they can generate stories. From beauty to books, from tattoos to taboos, these essays delve into the complexity of different cultures, both real and imaginary, and provide invaluable advice on crafting a world of your very own.This volume collects essays from the second year of the New Worlds Patreon.

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