Words Fail Me by Teresa Monachino
In this quirky new title designer and typographer Teresa Monachino rounds up and breaks down a variety of unruly words: words lacking in integrity, misleading words that do not mean what they say, words that mean more than they say, words with inconsistent pronunciation or spellings that are just plain cruel! Using striking and witty graphic design the author demands answers to such troublesome questions as, why is abbreviation such a long word, does monosyllabic really need five syllables and why is lisp so hard to say if you have one?"A book that gently subverts and questions the art of expression.. Filled with gentle humour and genuinely interesting anachronisms of the English language, all set in Monachino's immaculate typography."—Design Week
Teresa Monachino is an award-winning designer and typographer. Currently director of 999 Design she has overseen many varied projects and commissions for a number of high-profile clients. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714846354 |
| ISBN 10 | 071484635X |
| Title | Words Fail Me |
| Author | Teresa Monachino |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-05-22 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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