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Elvish, Hobbit language, perhaps most detailed of fictional languages

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is out in theaters this weekend, and it will be a big screen celebration of the Elvish language. Tolkien spent years, some of them in World War I trenches, developing the language. It’s perhaps the most elaborate fictional language ever.

Science fiction author China Miéville discusses ‘Embassytown’

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Author Samuel R. Delany on the evolution of sci-fi

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Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” 10 years later

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Apocalyptic fiction

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John Hodgman interviews George R.R. Martin

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George R. R. Martin is the author a series of fantasy books which was recently adapted for the acclaimed HBO show “A Game of Thrones.”

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Human Intelligence: A Holiday Tale

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This is what Kurt Andersen considers a holiday tale … melting ice caps and extraterrestrial spies?

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Beyond Elvish

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Forget Klingon, Na’vi and Dothraki, and consider instead the invented languages of novels: Elvish, Pravic, the language of the Ariekei and Wardwesân.

“Human Intelligence: A Holiday Tale”

This is what Kurt Andersen considers a holiday tale … melting ice caps and extraterrestrial spies? Kurt’s story, “Human Intelligence,” was produced for radio by Jonathan Mitchell, and stars Melanie Hoopes, John Ottavino, and Ed Herbstman. The unabridged version was published last year in Stories: All New Tales, an anthology edited by Neil Gaiman and […]

Kids Books for the Holidays

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This year’s selection includes new titles that feature stunning artwork, as well as some updated classics.