Wordwatching
Breaking into the Dictionary: It's His Word Against Theirs
$45.30
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2010
Summary
Join the hilarious Alex Horne on his quest for dictionary-based immortality
Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, he’s decided to invent his own… and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required – Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary authorities call a ‘cor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781905264612 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1905264615 |
| Author: | Alex Horne |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Virgin Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2010 |
| Weight: | 356g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 135mm x 24mm |
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“Remarkably touching, honest and dryly witty.”
A safe place to invest your comedy honk * Review for ‘Wordwatching’ Edinburgh show, Time Out *
About The Author
Alex Horne
Alex Horne: comedian, writer, gambler, taskmaster, podcaster, birdwatcher, potential neologist and father.
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