Create Epic Fantasy Worlds: A Guide to Constructing Mythic Realms and Fabulous Creatures

Richard R.: What an absolute gem of a book highly recommended

United States on Nov 08, 2023

Rhiannon: I bought this as a present for my partner for Christmas, who is a worlbuilding and DND fanatic.

They really love the book, and I had a look through it myself and wanted a copy for myself! The illustrations are gorgeous, and I find the tips help you no matter what skill level you're at when it comes to world building, writing or illustrating.

United Kingdom on Oct 15, 2023

Mr. Lang: Everything is described with pictures.

United States on Sep 23, 2023

Elizabeth J. Manhart: Great book.

United States on May 17, 2023

Arthur Marques: O livro é exatamente o que defino em minha descrição: um compilado de "dicas e truques" como vemos a rodo em vídeos gratuitos no youtube. Livros sobre roteiro de cinema como Story do McKee oferecem ferramentas muito mais concretas de construção de mundo, ainda que, infelizmente, sem nenhum aparato visual. O que temos aqui é exatamente o oposto: uma variedade grande de imagens acompanhada de escassas ferramentas de design.

Para aqueles que gostam do traço do autor, que possui um charme de velha guarda dos quadrinhos, o livro pode servir ao menos como um artbook de mesa de centro.

Brazil on Sep 23, 2022

pedro rochapedro rocha: Estoy contento con la información y las ilustraciones del libro, el único detalle es que los libros vienen empacados en bolsas y muchas veces traen golpes como se ve en la fotografía y no es la primera vez, alguien más quisquilloso podría no aceptar el producto en esa condición

Mexico on Jun 07, 2022

Thomas O. Miller: As a freelance illustrator that occasionally has the opportunity to dabble in the fantastic I found this book an absolute vital addition to my collection of reference materials. Many may think this is another art book. It is that, but yet it is so much more. It is a delight for the eyes (which is breath-taking in and of itself) but even more importantly it opens your mind and imagination to the possibilities of inspiration that surrounds you every day. Who knew a bone could be a spaceship (other than Stanley Kubrick and Mark Nelson)? Drawing ability is of course critical but learning to let your mind roam down endless corridors of questions and answers is possibly an even harder skill to master. This is a book of full of who's that, what if's and so then's. It helps to guide you in how to look for the next step in the logical (and sometimes fanciful) progression of a world and the creatures that live there and alternately shape and in turn are molded by its environment. Never settling for a mere patina of creation this book endeavors to give you an insight on how to breathe life to deep, tangible and fully realized worlds and their denizens. Take a deep breath...

United States on Oct 05, 2019

Leliveld Eddy: Travail pour dessins

France on Aug 11, 2019

Glean: As the others have said, Mark Nelson's "Fantasy World-Building" is gorgeous little book. It's filled to the brim with exciting and imaginitive artwork. Mark Nelson has had a long and storied career, and with the caliber of work shown here it's easy to see why. You can turn to nearly any page and find something worth examining.
However, when it comes to the writing it can be a bit hit or miss. The book's writing is clear throughout, but some of the subjects feel like they were only talked about because they needed to be mentioned. This isn't the case for all the chapters. There is some good depth to be found here, but that just makes the weaker ones all the more jarring. Compared to other world-building books this the only point where I feel this book doesn't push the envelope.

United States on Apr 16, 2019

Dinh Hong: The book inspired me a lot and had very interesting information to learn

Canada on Apr 15, 2019