The Wand in the Word: Conversations with Writers of Fantasy
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (594 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0763626252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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From School Library Journal Grade 5 Up Using well-focused questions, Marcus interviewed 13 master writers of the genre. One common thread is homage to J. Each lively and highly readable interview ends with some advice to would-be writers that, unsurprisingly, suggests that reading voraciously, as did Garth Nix and Nancy Farmer, and writing anything (stories for the school paper, bits of character descriptions) are ways in. However, Philip Pullman can find little in the works now that resonates for him. Marcus also elicits pithy quotes, such as this one from Terry Pratchett: Fantasy is like an exercise bicycle for the mind. . He asked each one about wellsprings, the influence of antecedents, writing habits, revisi
They tell us that dragons can be beaten E. R. Bird I was into Leonard S. Marcus before it was cool. Really! Okay, fine. I wasn't. In fact, until I read his collection of the letters of Ursula Nordstrom ("Dear Genius") and heard about his Margaret Wise Brown bio ("Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened By the Moon") I didn't know just what a great editor and writer he could be. But now that he's come out with "The Wand In the Word: Conversations With Writers of Fantasy", I have a feeling his star is going to rise pretty high. Anyone could write a book wit. Good addition to a collection The Wand in the Word is a wonderful compilation of interviews with some of the major voices in fantasy literature today. Leonard Marcus begins his introduction by telling us that fantasy writers have not enjoyed the spotlight until recently. This is surprising because fantasy has been in existence for a very long time, not the least of which was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland published in 1865. It is only in more recent years that the Fantasy genre has enjoyed greater popularity and acceptance. Milissa Fellers said Great read for all ages. In THE WAND IN THE WORD, Leonard Marcus, a respected children's book historian, biographer and critic, has compiled a series of interviews with thirteen well-known fantasy writers, ranging from old favorites, Madeleine L'Engle and Ursula Le Guin, to more recent authors, such as Franny Billingsley and Garth Nix. Marcus' interviews capture what fantasy means to each author, as well as important life and work experiences, writing routines, and how book and character ideas develop. The basic intervi
How do they work their magic? Finely nuanced and continually revealing, Leonard S. In a series of incisive interviews, Leonard S. Marcus engages thirteen master storytellers in spirited conversation about their life and work, providing inspiring reading for fantasy fans and future writers alike.What kind of child were you? When did you decide you wanted to be a writer? Why do you write fantasy? "Fantasy," writes Leonard S. Marcus, "is storytelling with the beguiling power to transform the impossible into the imaginable and to reveal our own ‘real' world in a fresh and truth-bearing light." Few have harnessed this power with the artistry, verve, and imagination of th