內容簡介
An insider's tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for the HBO series
Game of Thrones
and the Syfy series
Defiance
From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien's creations and Klingon to today's thriving global community of conlangers. He provides the essential tools necessary for inventing and evolving new languages, using examples from a variety of languages including his own creations, punctuated with references to everything from
Star Wars
to Michael Jackson. Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like Dothraki for HBO's
Game of Thrones
and Shiv isith for Marvel's
Thor: The Dark World
, and an included phrasebook will start fans speaking Peterson's constructed languages.
The Art of Language Invention
is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art form--and it might be the most fun you'll ever have with linguistics.