The Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Rev. ed.

Lori A. Dunn is a ESL teacher, instructional designer, and freelance
writer in New Westminster, B.C.

This revised edition introduces new generations of readers to the world
of fantastic locales, such as Edwin A. Abbott’s Flatland,
No-Man’s-Land in Doctor Dolittle’s world, and Michael Crichton’s
Jurassic Park.

The authors maintain the illusion that fiction is fact, so each entry
is a faithful rendering of the original “explorer’s” account. To
this they add an occasional personal comment of the sort that would be
present in any travel gazetteer. For example, the entry on Dracula’s
Castle contains a warning that “it is not recommended to visit the
chapel at night.”

Only those places that someone could be expected to visit are included.
There are no heavens or hells, no places of the future or of different
planets. Further, all places are firmly in the realm of the imagination.
For example, Dracula’s fictional Castle is included, while the real
streets through which Frankenstein’s Monster wandered are excluded.

This is a book that will encourage interested readers of all ages to
explore the wonders of the creative mind.