Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded)

Jeff VanderMeer is an expert in building strange and intricate worldsIn this gorgeously illustrated book, he shares his tricks. -- Refinery29 gift guide If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There's one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer. This handy how-to guide deserves a spot on your writer's bookshelf Bustle In the gorgeously illustrated Wonderbook, Vandermeer generously gives away some of his tricks. Your dad can finally start that novel he's been talking about. Refinery29 "Even if you write stories already, there is a lot to be learnt here and it might also sort out any writers blocks you have when you think youre written yourself into a corner. Reading how various authors get around this should at least prove no problem is insurmountable, even if you have to re-write your draft. Learn and digest." SFcrowsnest "Whether youre a novice writer wanting to get that story out of your head onto paper, or a seasoned author, youre going to find much to consider in this. Highly recommended. 10/10" SciFiBulletin Wonderbook is one of the best books about writing Ive ever read or experienced. Nnedi Okorafor, Author Aspiring writers of "imaginative fiction" whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds are in for a treat: a new update to the fiction-writing guide "Wonderbook," by Jeff VanderMeer... it's gorgeous to page through and substantial enough to last new (or medium) writers a good long time. Space.com VanderMeer ambitiously sets out to help readers get creative, and he does it with a rule-breaking book full of illustrations. The Portalist This newly revised and expanded edition of VanderMeer's essential guide to crafting fantastic stories includes a great section on writing environmentally themed fiction. EcoWatch

Jeff VanderMeer is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books including novels and fiction anthologies. He has won the Nebula Award, Rhysling Award, British Fantasy Award, BSFA Award, the World Fantasy Award three times, and has been a finalist for the Hugo Award. In 2010, he published The Steampunk Bible with Abrams. His books have made the years best lists of Publishers Weekly, LA Weekly, The Washington Post, Amazon, the San Francisco Chronicle, and many more. He is the cofounder and assistant director of Shared Worlds, a unique fantasy and science fiction writing camp for teenagers, and has taught at the worlds premiere F/SF workshop for adults at Clarion (University of California, San Diego).