Alex Horne
Wordwatching: How to Break into the Dictionary
- ISBN 13:
- 9781905264612
- author:
- Alex Horne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virgin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Humor
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alex Horne loves words. He's decided to invent his own and get them into the dictionary. But gaining entry takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor - he needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people. To create a 'corpus' of examples, Alex will try anything: covert word-dropping on TV shows, misinforming schoolchildren, and even deliberately using obscure vocabulary. His quest for dictionary-based immortality is an epic and ridiculous story. Will he succeed? You might already be using one of his words without knowing it. This book tells the entertaining tale of one man's struggle to break into the dictionary. With its unique blend of humor and linguistic curiosity, it's a worthwhile read for anyone who loves language and wordplay.
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