Words Fail Me by Teresa Monachino

Words Fail Me by Teresa Monachino

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Summary

In this edition of the bestselling Words Fail Me, 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!

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Words Fail Me by Teresa Monachino

Why do noses run and feet smell? Why is abbreviate such a long word? Being blunt can result in a cutting remark. A verb is a noun, and monosyllabic has five syllables. Using striking and witty graphic design, Teresa Monachino demands answers to the many complexities of the English language. These graphic musings on the idiosyncrasies of the English language are a regular feature in Private Eye Magazine.

Born in England in 1968, Teresa Monachino is a graphic designer whose work touches many design disciplines from exhibition and branding to books, packaging and digital media. She studied at the Chelsea School of Art in London, graduating in 1990, and now runs her own independent studio.

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ISBN 13 9781846975233
ISBN 10 1846975239
Title Words Fail Me
Author Teresa Monachino
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2019-10-24
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.