Books like Dictionary of Imaginary Places by Alberto Manguel

Gardens of the Moon opens the epic Malazan Book of the Fallen series, following the battle‑ridden empire, its beleaguered legions, and the looming war with Lord Anomander Rake as gods heed a darker play.

In a world where industry and magic collide, rival princes, merciless generals, and ambitious socialites vie for power, the fate of kingdoms hinges on war, prophecy, and the mysteries of the Long Eye.

A joyful exploration of fantasy writers and their creations.

"A fascinating illustrated tour of the fabled places in literature and folklore that have awed, troubled, and eluded us through the ages"--Provided by publisher.

A child‑friendly reference that alphabetically lists mythical, legendary, and famous literary locations, offering concise notes on their origins, settings, and key traits.

"From Atlantis to Xanadu, 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." "Most every fanciful world from books and film is included: Shangri-La and El Dorado are here, as is Utopia, Tolkien's Middle-earth, and Carroll's Wonderland, as well as the Beatles' Pepperland, the Marx Brothers' Freedonia, and a strange little town called Stepford. The history and behavior of the inhabitants of these lands are described in detail and supplemented by more than 220 maps and illustrations that depict the lay of the land in a host of elsewheres." "Now brought up-to-date with dozens of new entries for such places as Jurassic Park, Salman Rushdie's Sea of Stories, and Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, this volume is even more comprehensive and entertaining."--BOOK JACKET.

A six‑year‑old lung‑disease patient discovers her true identity when a friend invites her to the sky‑bound world of Magonia.