Balderdash & Piffle

How are words connected to thought, how does irony add meaning to words. What are people?s favourite words?

Dr Johnson?s dictionary was 250 years old in 2005 ? why did he write it how has it inspired all subsequent works?

In more depth, the book will look into the origins of the alphabet, the story of print and typography. New words, new usages, turns of phrase and outstanding phrases will be discussed as will local and global lingo. The more recent popular culture phenomenon and its effect on language will also be explored.

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SKU SKU2186

ISBN Number 0563493364

Author Alex Games

List Price: £12.99

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