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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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our books are brand new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Writer's Map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together an extraordinary collection of literary cartography, examining how maps can help writers imagine, construct, and explore fictional worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing contributions from acclaimed writers and illustrators, the book considers maps from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efantasy, science fiction, adventure, children's literature, literary classics, mythology, and comics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside historical maps and the personal sketches that helped authors develop their stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contributors discuss the role of mapping in their own creative work and inspirations. 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It is particularly appealing to readers who enjoy discovering how imaginary worlds are constructed and visualized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e167 full-colour images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the current Thames \u0026amp; Hudson edition, making it as much a visual reference and display book as a literary exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • The Writer's Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Huw Lewis-Jones • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrologue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Philip Pullman • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Literary Maps • Imaginary Worlds • Cartography • Fantasy \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672040620194,"sku":"9780226596631","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1240\/0398\/files\/imageloader_c985c4e0-9428-4290-9877-7354408ff296.jpg?v=1789572912","url":"https:\/\/thereadingspa.com\/products\/the-writers-map","provider":"The Reading Spa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}