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The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel

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  • 1996
  • #Fantasy #Writing
Diana Wynne Jones
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Since the publication of The Hobbit in 1937, the Management of The Tough Guide has helped tourists explore and survive Fantasyland by providing the most up-to-date information neces... Show More

Since the publication of The Hobbit in 1937, the Management of The Tough Guide has helped tourists explore and survive Fantasyland by providing the most up-to-date information necessary for a successful Tour.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Detailed overviews of the fascinating people and animals you will encounter, from your Tour Companions to Dragons to the Dark Lord

• Thorough coverage of Fantasyland's weather, terrain, economics, and industry, including a detailed map

• The lowdown on Magic: the difference between an Amulet and a Talisman, how to wield an enchanted Sword, what to do when under a Curse, and much more

• Expert tips on what to pack, what to leave home, and what to order at an inn

This revised and updated edition of The Tough Guide includes insightful new entries from the quintessential Fantasyland traveler, Diana Wynne Jones.

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Number of Pages: 234

ISBN: 0739479148

ISBN-13: 9780739479148

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Nikki VanRy @NikkiVanRy · Jul 28, 2017
  • Curated in 100 Must-read, Best Books on Writing and the Writer’s Life
“Imagine that all fantasy novels—the ones featuring dragons, knights, wizards, and magic—are set in the same place. That place is called Fantasyland. The Tough Guide to Fantasyland is your travel guide, a handbook to everything you might find: Evil, the Dark Lord, Stew, Boots (but not Socks), and what passes for Economics and Ecology. Both a hilarious send-up of the cliches of the genre and an indispensable guide for writers.”
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