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Urban Fantasy vs Contemporary Fantasy

Urban Fantasy vs Contemporary Fantasy

by D.P. Martinez

What’s the difference between urban and contemporary fantasy? Discover key trends, top authors, and more in this guide for genre fans.

Top 50 Urban Fantasy Books

Top 50 Urban Fantasy Books

by D.P. Martinez

Discover 50 top urban fantasy books for adults, with synopses, Goodreads links, and where to get each one on Amazon.com.

The Metaphorical City of Refuse: Un Lun Dun by China Mieville

The Metaphorical City of Refuse: Un Lun Dun by China Mieville

by D.P. Martinez

Enter the surreal world of Un Lun Dun, where London’s waste becomes magic, rebellion brews in refuse, and forgotten things fight back.

Mapping the Magic: Urban Fantasy and Hidden Power in Rivers of London

Mapping the Magic: Urban Fantasy and Hidden Power in Rivers of London

by D.P. Martinez

Discover the hidden magic, politics, and power shaping Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London and its metaphorical map of the modern city.

How Neverwhere Reimagines London Through Urban Fantasy

How Neverwhere Reimagines London Through Urban Fantasy

by D.P. Martinez

See how Neverwhere uses urban fantasy to reveal the hidden layers of London, where magic, memory, and marginality shape the city.

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Diego Pineda / D.P. Martinez is a contemporary fantasy author specialising in urban fantasy and magical realism. He has written hundreds of articles and several books across both fiction and non-fiction.

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