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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Dictionary of Imaginary Places by Gianni Guadalupi From Atlantis to Xanadu, this guidebook to imaginary lands is revised and updated, and includes information on literary fantasy settings such as Shangri-La, Middle Earth, Jurassic Park, and the world of Harry Potter. Illustrations. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description A catalogue of fantasy lands, islands, cities, and other locations from world literature, from Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond. This Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homer's day to our own. Here you will find Shangri-La and El Dorado, Utopia and Middle Earth, Wonderland and Freedonia. Here too are Jurassic Park, Salman Rushdie's Sea of Stories, and the fabulous world of Harry Potter. The history and behavior of the inhabitants of these lands are described in loving detail and are supplemented by more than 200 maps and illustrations that depict the lay of the land in a host of elsewheres. A must-have for the library of every dedicated reader, fantasy fan, or passionate browser, Dictionary is a witty and acute guide for any armchair traveler's journey into the landscape of the imagination. Author Biography Alberto Manguel is the author of "A History of Reading" and (with Gianni Guadalupi) of "The Dictionary of Imaginery Places". His novel "News from a Foreign Country Came" won the McKitterick prize in 1992. Review "A book no self-respecting dreamer should be without."--The Economist"Presented with mock solemnity and written with grace and wit; a pleasure to read."--Newsweek "A very satisfying work . . . witty and stylish."--The New York Times -- Review Quote eoeA book no self-respecting dreamer should be without."e"The Economist eoePresented with mock solemnity and written with grace and wit; a pleasure to read."e"Newsweek eoeA very satisfying work . . . witty and stylish."e"The New York Times Details ISBN0156008726 Short Title DICT OF IMAGINARY PLACES Language English ISBN-10 0156008726 ISBN-13 9780156008723 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Illustrator Eric Beddows Subtitle The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic DOI 10.1604/9780156008723 Audience Age 14 Imprint Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Place of Publication Belmont, CA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2000-11-02 NZ Release Date 2000-11-02 US Release Date 2000-11-02 UK Release Date 2000-11-02 Author Gianni Guadalupi Pages 776 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc Publication Date 2000-11-02 DEWEY 809.93372 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:138857063; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Paperback, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9780156008723, Type: NA, Book Title: The Dictionary of Imaginary Places, Publication Name: NA, [PU: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich]<

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The Dictionary of Imaginary Places by Gianni Guadalupi Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description From Atlantis to Xanadu, this guidebook to imaginary lands is revised and updated, and includes information on literary fantasy settings such as Shangri-La, Middle Earth, Jurassic Park, and the world of Harry Potter. Illustrations. Publisher Description A catalogue of fantasy lands, islands, cities, and other locations from world literature, from Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond. This Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homer's day to our own. Here you will find Shangri-La and El Dorado, Utopia and Middle Earth, Wonderland and Freedonia. Here too are Jurassic Park, Salman Rushdie's Sea of Stories, and the fabulous world of Harry Potter. The history and behavior of the inhabitants of these lands are described in loving detail and are supplemented by more than 200 maps and illustrations that depict the lay of the land in a host of elsewheres. A must-have for the library of every dedicated reader, fantasy fan, or passionate browser, Dictionary is a witty and acute guide for any armchair traveler's journey into the landscape of the imagination. Author Biography Alberto Manguel is the author of "A History of Reading" and (with Gianni Guadalupi) of "The Dictionary of Imaginery Places". His novel "News from a Foreign Country Came" won the McKitterick prize in 1992. Details ISBN 0156008726 ISBN-13 9780156008723 Title The Dictionary of Imaginary Places Author Gianni Guadalupi Format Paperback Year 2000 Pages 776 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc GE_Item_ID:138857063; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780156008723, Book Title: The Dictionary of Imaginary Places, Publication Year: 2000, Type: Not Available, Format: Trade Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Dictionary of Imaginary Places : the Newly Updated and Expanded Classic, Item Height: 2in, Item Length: 9.2in, Item Width: 7in, Item Weight: 33.9 Oz, Number of Pages: 776 Pages, HarperCollins<

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A catalogue of fantasy lands, islands, cities, and other locations from world literature, from Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond. This Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more… Mehr…

A catalogue of fantasy lands, islands, cities, and other locations from world literature, from Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond. This Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homer's day to our own. Here you will find Shangri-La and El Dorado, Utopia and Middle Earth, Wonderland and Freedonia. Here too are Jurassic Park, Salman Rushdie's Sea of Stories, and the fabulous world of Harry Potter. The history and behavior of the inhabitants of these lands are described in loving detail and are supplemented by more than 200 maps and illustrations that depict the lay of the land in a host of elsewheres. A must-have for the library of every dedicated reader, fantasy fan, or passionate browser, Dictionary is a witty and acute guide for any armchair traveler's journey into the landscape of the imagination. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Classics>Myth & Folk>Mythology, HarperCollins Core >1<