If you delighted in the way The Dictionary of Imaginary Places guides you through hidden cities and mystical realms with maps, histories, and witty commentary, you'll love The Encyclopedia of Fantasy. This book is a treasure trove of entries on invented lands, magical creatures, and fantasy themes, each accompanied by insightful analysis and cross-references that invite you to wander through the entire imaginative landscape of fantasy literature.

If you were enchanted by the creative, whimsical descriptions of fantastical places in The Dictionary of Imaginary Places, you'll be mesmerized by Invisible Cities. Through Marco Polo's conversations with Kublai Khan, Calvino invents dozens of cities, each with its own surreal logic and poetic atmosphere, turning the act of exploration into a philosophical and artistic journey.

If you relished the clever, tongue-in-cheek tone and the erudite yet playful approach in The Dictionary of Imaginary Places, The Book of Imaginary Beings is a perfect match. Borges collects and describes mythical creatures from folklore, literature, and his own invention with wit and a light literary touch, making the impossible feel wonderfully plausible.

If you found the catalog of invented lands in The Dictionary of Imaginary Places both fascinating and intellectually stimulating, you'll appreciate The Phantom Atlas. This beautifully illustrated book presents real historical maps featuring places that never existed—like Hy-Brasil, the Mountains of Kong, or the Island of California—blending cartographic history with the strange allure of the imaginary.

If you enjoyed the way The Dictionary of Imaginary Places blurs the line between reality and fiction with its catalogue of invented lands, you'll be intrigued by If on a winter's night a traveler. Calvino crafts a novel that's an ode to reading itself, with interrupted stories, shifting perspectives, and a narrative that invites you to become part of the book's playful game.