The Writer's Map – An Atlas of Imaginary Lands, Literary Maps & Fantasy Worlds - Edited by Huw Lewis-Jones - Hardcover

Journey through the maps, landscapes, and imagined worlds that have shaped some of literature's most memorable stories with The Writer's Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands. Edited by Huw Lewis-Jones, this richly illustrated collection explores the maps created by writers and artists, the maps that inspired them, and the fictional worlds that have captured readers' imaginations. All of our books are brand new.

About the Book

The Writer's Map brings together an extraordinary collection of literary cartography, examining how maps can help writers imagine, construct, and explore fictional worlds.

Featuring contributions from acclaimed writers and illustrators, the book considers maps from fantasy, science fiction, adventure, children's literature, literary classics, mythology, and comics, alongside historical maps and the personal sketches that helped authors develop their stories.

The contributors discuss the role of mapping in their own creative work and inspirations. Among the featured subjects are Philip Pullman, Cressida Cowell, Robert Macfarlane, Joanne Harris, David Mitchell, Daniel Reeve, and Miraphora Mina, with material connected to works and worlds including Tolkien's Middle-earth, Harry Potter, Moominvalley, Westeros, Narnia, Atlantis, and Utopia.

Why This Book Works

With its combination of literary essays, beautifully reproduced maps, illustrations, and behind-the-scenes creative material, The Writer's Map sits at the intersection of literature, cartography, fantasy, illustration, and storytelling. It is particularly appealing to readers who enjoy discovering how imaginary worlds are constructed and visualized.

The book includes 167 full-colour images in the current Thames & Hudson edition, making it as much a visual reference and display book as a literary exploration.

Perfect For

Perfect for: Tolkien fans • fantasy readers • map enthusiasts • literary collectors • cartography enthusiasts • fantasy-art lovers • writers • illustrators • worldbuilding enthusiasts • book collectors • literary-history readers • science-fiction readers • home libraries • creative gifts

Product Details

Title • The Writer's Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands • Editor • Huw Lewis-Jones • Prologue • Philip Pullman • Subject • Literary Maps • Imaginary Worlds • Cartography • Fantasy & Literature