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Like everyone else, I'd LOVE to know what those bones are about, and I suspect that China Mieville probably has detailed notes on them, given the amount of detail that obviously goes into his world building, and also his background in D&D where that kind of backstory for the monsters and "odd stuff" was all part of the fun.

I think I remember him discussing the idea of publishing a Guide to Bas Lag, in the style of the D&D manuals, but I can't remember where it was or if he thought it was a good idea. But if he did I'd certainly be interested in reading it. He has his faults as a writer but shallow world building and a lack of imagination are not amongst them.