{"product_id":"the-ultimate-encyclopedia-of-fantasy-the-definitive-illustrated-guide-9781787393202","title":"The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy: The Definitive Illustrated Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis essential reference book details everything the novice needs to know about the genre and everything the well-read fan is calling out for.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eLavishly illustrated and expertly informed, it is edited by \u003cb\u003eTim Dedopulos\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDavid Pringle\u003c\/b\u003e, editor and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed \u003ci\u003eInterzone\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and features forewords by legendary authors \u003cb\u003eTerry Pratchett\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ePatrick Rothfuss\u003c\/b\u003e. They have assembled a team of expert contributors to compile a visually stunning, informative and fascinating guide to the world of fantasy, from its origins and early trailblazers to the cultural phenomena of today's mega fantasy properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDedopulos, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eTim Dedopulos\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He worked for Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, and has written role-playing games and fiction. He wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate 1001 Puzzle Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved (both Carlton)\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in central London.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePringle, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDavid Pringle\u003c\/b\u003e is best known as the editor, publisher and co-founder of \u003ci\u003eInterzone\u003c\/i\u003e, the Hugo award-winning fantasy and science fiction magazine. He has also written several fantasy and science fiction studies, including \u003ci\u003eImaginary People: A Who's Who of Fictional Characters from the 18th Century to the Present Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe St James Guide to Fantasy Writers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eModern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 1946-1987\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScience Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 1949-1984\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Welbeck Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478769504530,"sku":"9781787393202","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_97e627d8-2b51-4a3d-8168-ce2892dc1765.jpg?v=1730308037","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ultimate-encyclopedia-of-fantasy-the-definitive-illustrated-guide-9781787393202","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}