The Art of Language Invention

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ISBN9780143126461
AuthorsDavid J. Peterson
PublisherPenguin Putnam Inc
FormatPaperback
Number of pages336
Weight (kg)0.306
Publishing Date29/09/2015
Price (excl. tax)€19.34
Tax€1.16
Price (incl. tax)€20.50
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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.