Face with Tears of Joy

”[A] fascinatingly geeky and witty history” – Steven Poole - The Guardian”[A] delightful history” – Hunter Dukes - The Telegraph“A history of emoji, where they came from and how they came to dominate our discourse is much needed, and Houston is a witty, pacey raconteur… Face with Tears of Joy is a comprehensive and often illuminating read.” – Chris Stokel-Walker - New Scientist”[A] lively exploration… Houston is contagiously enthusiastic about ‘vibrant, vital emoji.’ ?? He is also alert to the mixed blessings of the icons’ versatility.” – Megan Garber - The Atlantic”[A]n intelligent, historical account of a cultural phenomenon.” – Will Dunn - New Statesman

Keith Houston is the author of Face with Tears of Joy, Empire of the Sum, Shady Characters, and The Book. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and on Mental Floss, BBC Culture, and Literary Hub. He lives in Linlithgow, Scotland.