A Compendium of Collective Nouns
Description
This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.
PUBLISHER:
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10:
1452108234
ISBN-13:
9781452108230
BINDING:
Hardback
BISAC:
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES
PUBLICATION YEAR:
2013
NUMBER OF PAGES:
236
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
10.38(H) x 7.63(W) x 1.00(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / Adult
LANGUAGE:
English