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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.

Recent Posts

  • Where the Dragon Trope in Fantasy Really Comes From
  • The Power Object: Why Magical Artifacts Captivate Fantasy Fans
  • Heroes Who Didn’t Want the Job: The Reluctant Hero Trope, Unpacked
  • Portal-Quest Fantasy: The Door We Keep Wanting to Open
  • Origins of Common Fantasy Tropes in Western Literature

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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