Essential genre reference works
Explore the essential genre reference works every speculative fiction fan needs, featuring The Encyclopedia of Fantasy and The Dictionary of Imaginary Places for deep worldbuilding and literary insight.
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The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
by John Clute
Like its companion volume, "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction", this massive reference of 4,000 entries covers all aspects of fantasy, from literature to art.
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The Dictionary of Imaginary Places
by Alberto Manguel
Describes and visualizes over 1,200 magical lands found in literature and film, discussing such exotic realms as Atlantis, Tolkien's Middle Earth, and Oz.
