The Language-Lover's Lexipedia

An A-Z of Linguistic Curiosities

Joshua Blackburn

Description

Joshua Blackburn has created an A–Z that’s part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. Meticulously researched, joyfully written and beautifully designed, The Language-Lover’s Lexipedia dives into the quirky, the curious and the unexpected to reveal a world of language you never knew existed.

Illustrated with enchanting line art that evokes a 19th-century reference book, The Language-Lover’s Lexipedia is as visually delightful as it is intellectually captivating. It’s stuffed with quirky lists, surprising facts and illuminating stories, making it the ultimate gift for any language lover. Want to uncover the secret of Ikea product names? Decode the euphemisms of Victorian England? Or understand why pedants are pedantic? This book has you covered – and then some.

The author’s infectious enthusiasm turns linguistic oddities into pure entertainment and offers up endless rabbit holes to dive down, with each thoughtful entry promising to charm, educate, and tickle. From the linguistic history of marijuana to the origins of nonsense, The book is a must-read for anyone who revels in the beauty, humour and sheer weirdness of language.

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    272
  • Size
    205 x 135mm
  • Publisher
    Bloomsbury
  • ISBN
    9781526689344
Stock Code
250687
Our Price
$34.99
5 in stock for immediate dispatch
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