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The Sub-genres of British Fantasy Literature Paperback – February 14, 2017

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Nominated for the BSFA Awards 2017 for non-fiction and cover art!

'This is an essential guide to help readers and writers of fantasy know their grimdark from their urban, dark, epic, high and metaphysical fantasy. International fantasy author A J Dalton explains how each of the sub-genres of fantasy literature is a response to their own social and historical period. Each sub-genre thereby describes a distinct political and philosophical outlook. Fantasy is far more important than many people truly understand!'

"Thoughtful, insightful, while sure to prompt debate, and that can only benefit all facets of the fantasy genre." Juliet E. McKenna

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    Luna Press Publishing
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    February 14, 2017
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  6. ISBN-10
    1911143166
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"Thoughtful, insightful, while sure to prompt debate, and that can only benefit all facets of the fantasy genre." Juliet E. McKenna

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luna Press Publishing (February 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911143166
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911143161
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.14 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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A. J. Dalton

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A J Dalton (Adam) is the UK's leading author of metaphysical fantasy. His main website is http://www.ajdalton.eu.

His published works include The Book of Orm (2015), The Book of Angels (2016), The Book of Dragons (2017), The Book of Witches (2020), I Am a Small God (2017), Empire of the Saviours (2012), Gateway of the Saviours (2013), Tithe of the Saviours (2014), Necromancer's Gambit (2008), Necromancer's Betrayal (2009) and Necromancer's Fall (2010).

Empire of the Saviours is the first book in Chronicles of a Cosmic Warlord and published by Gollancz.

Praise for A J Dalton’s writing:

- SFX: ‘Empire Of The Saviours gives you an interesting setting and a devilishly good villain’

- SciFi Now magazine: ‘Engaging, filled with sacrifice, adventure and some very bloody battles!’

- Waterstones central buyer: ‘The best young British fantasy author on the circuit at the moment’

- Sfbook.com: ‘Different, fresh and unique’

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Graham Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020
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A thoroughly enjoyable and well-informed landscape survey of UK fantasy fiction and discussion of the metaphysical fantasy sub-genre. I learned a lot and now have a long reading list of books! Highly recommended.
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T. K. Elliott
4.0 out of 5 stars A short, clear introduction to the development of different fantasy sub-genres over time
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
OK, disclaimer: I've spoken to the author online, maybe twice or three times. Otherwise, I wouldn't know him if I found him floating in my tea. I'm not connected to him, his family, his friends, his pet(s) [if any] or his publisher. I bought this with my own cash, of my own free will, without threats or inducements of any kind.

This little volume, which is only 47 pages long, was - I believe - part of the author's submission for a Ph.D. in Creative Writing (the other part being publication of a novel, I believe).

Dalton matches up the development of fantasy from the 19th century onwards with sociopolitical events at the time of their publication; the human-centric optimism of the Victorian age (Jules Verne, H.G. Wells), to the grimdark of the austerity-driven 2010s. I don't agree with him on everything - shockingly, I side with my mother-in-law on the interpretation of Lord of the Rings - but he makes some good points. For a mere 47 pages, this is an interesting read, although it won't contain many surprises for a reader who has paid attention to the trends in fantasy writing.

I did find myself wishing that it was longer: I'd like to have had more detail, more examples, and maybe connections to non-fantasy literature. On the other hand, in 47 pages, the author gives the reader enough of a starter that the reader can go off and start doing their own thinking...

Note: although this book is technically about British fantasy, the global nature of fantasy writing and reading means that much of it is also applicable to the wider market.
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Aitwo
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read, something to consider...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2017
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I normally avoid non-fiction. The style of those books is normally dry, as if I have intended a droning lecture.

However Dalton's writing has always kept me interested, so I picked it up.

What I got was a journey showing the roots for the different genres of fiction. How the times actually shaped the ideals and themes.

Dalton gives examples of the stories from each decade to show the way the stories shift and change to outer influences.

I wasn't disappointed and I admit I never thought about the era a fantasy novel came from.
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Louisa Dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into fantasy literature
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2017
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What a great insight into fantasy literature. A shame this book wasn't available a few years ago when I first began reading fantasy.
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