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From master language creator David J. Peterson, creator of Game of Thrones' (HBO) Dothraki language, 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.
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The Art Of Language Invention, David J. Peterson
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- 2015
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- Title
- The Art Of Language Invention
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David J. Peterson
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN10
- 0143126466
- ISBN13
- 9780143126461
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, References & Manuals, Science, Languages, Linguistics, Writing, Evolution, Sound
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- From master language creator David J. Peterson, creator of Game of Thrones' (HBO) Dothraki language, 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.