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The Disheveled Dictionary - by Karen Elizabeth Gordon (Paperback)

Name: The Disheveled Dictionary - by Karen Elizabeth Gordon (Paperback)
Brand: Houghton Mifflin
SKU: 78609756
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With her signature cache of illustrations and flamboyantly gothic examples, Karen Elizabeth Gordon, "who has achieved cult status with her whimsical references, defines an array of daffy, delicious words" (Library Journal).
Author(s): Karen Elizabeth Gordon
162 Pages
Education, Reference

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With her signature cache of illustrations and flamboyantly gothic examples, Gordon, "who has achieved cult status with her whimsical references, defines an array of daffy, delicious words" ("Library Journal").

Book Synopsis

With her signature cache of illustrations and flamboyantly gothic examples, Karen Elizabeth Gordon, "who has achieved cult status with her whimsical references, defines an array of daffy, delicious words" (Library Journal). In The Disheveled Dictionary Gordon conjures a world of words, their definitions and myriad uses, and along the way invokes favorite characters from earlier books. Gordon's eccentric wit and unique insights take readers on a delightful romp through the dictionary that will expand their vocabularies and exhilarate their minds. Along the way she celebrates not only the obscure but also our most beloved and basic words. The Disheveled Dictionary is a treat for anyone who loves language -- its sound, its sensuality, its ability to surprise and delight.

Review Quotes

"Entertaining ... ingenious ... An eclectic collection of words ... from the Edward Gorey of pop grammarians."

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.04 Inches (H) x 5.64 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)

Weight: .43 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 162

Genre: Education

Sub-Genre: Reference

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Format: Paperback

Author: Karen Elizabeth Gordon

Language: English

Street Date: September 19, 2003

TCIN: 78609756

UPC: 9780618381968

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-3970

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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