Karen Wynn Fonstad created detailed atlases of imaginary worlds, combining cartography with close reading of fantasy and science-fiction texts. The Atlas of Middle-earth maps locations and journeys from The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, moving from large regional maps to cities, battles and route reconstructions across different Ages. The Atlas of Pern applies a similar method to Anne McCaffrey's dragon-rider world, while atlases of Krynn and the Forgotten Realms extend the approach to shared fantasy settings. Fonstad treats fictional geography seriously, using textual clues to estimate distances, terrain, settlement patterns and movement rather than simply reproducing decorative maps. Her books fit fantasy reference, fictional cartography and world-building studies, especially for readers who want to follow journeys spatially or understand how an invented landscape functions as a coherent place. Read more Less
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