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[supergee]

China Mieville explains why Tolkien rocks (and takes note of M. John Harrison's belief that worldbuilding is a solitary activity that grows hair on the palms).

Thanx to andrewducker.

ETA: And sartorias had some excellent words on worldbuilding, which she reminded me of when she responded to this post.

Comments

[lavendertook]

Very fun essays. That's a nice challenge Mieville lays out.