The Art Of Language Invention – Audiobook Online By: David J. Peterson
An insider tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and language creator for HBO’s Game of Thrones series and the Syfy Defiance series.
From master language creator David J. Peterson, an innovative guide to language construction for science fiction and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and hobbyists language. Peterson provides a fascinating overview of language creation, covering its history from the creations of Tolkien and Klingon to today’s thriving community of global companions.
He provides the essential tools needed to invent and develop new languages, using examples from a variety of languages, including his own creations, highlighted with references to everything from Star Wars to Michael Jackson. At the same time, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like HBO’s Dothraki for Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, and an accompanying idiom book should help fans The tomb began to speak languages developed by Peterson.
The Art of Language Creation is an inside look at a fascinating culture and a fascinating entrance into a burgeoning art form – and it could be the most exciting thing you’ll ever have with a language, linguistics.
I used this as a good starting point for my thesis, the casual style and little jokes throughout make the research more manageable and give you plenty of opportunities. to delve deeper into your own research if needed. Plus, I just love him, I’m a huge fan of Dr. Peterson and his work.
I’m glad I took a survey course in linguistics a long time ago. Even with that, the first part of the book is challenging but a good review. The second half is more interesting as he talks about the languages he has created.
