{"product_id":"language-lovers-lexipedia-an-a-z-of-linguistic-curiosities","title":"Language-Lover's Lexipedia: An A-Z of Linguistic Curiosities","description":"\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" style=\"max-height: none; height: 280px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eDreyer’s English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e meets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSchott’s Original Miscellany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e in this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003edelicious tour o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ef the lesser-known wonders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eof the language world, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eperfect for language lovers, word nerds, and the incurably curious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delightful rollick through language unlike any you’ve ever experienced. As the inventor of the bestselling game about words, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLeague of the Lexicon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Joshua Blackburn has created an A–Z that’s part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map, and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. Meticulously researched, joyfully written, and beautifully designed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Language-Lover’s Lexipedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dives into the quirky, the curious, and the unexpected to reveal a world of language you never knew existed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the biting humor of Scottish insults (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eyou’re talking mince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the curious history of the Chinese typewriter, and the strange yet vivid color names of Elizabethan England—like “dead Spaniard” and “lusty gallant.” Whether it’s the dark history of the Index of Banned Books or the bewildering grammar of Yoda, each pithy entry is brimming with knowledge and wit. Illustrated with enchanting line art that evokes a 19th-century reference book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Language-Lover’s Lexipedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is as visually delightful as it is intellectually captivating. It’s stuffed with quirky lists, surprising facts, and illuminating stories, making it the ultimate gift for any language lover. Want to uncover the secret of Ikea product names? Decode the euphemisms of Victorian England? Or understand why pedants are pedantic? This book has you covered—and then some.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlackburn’s infectious enthusiasm turns linguistic oddities into pure entertainment and offers up endless rabbit holes to dive down, with each thoughtful entry promising to charm, educate, and tickle. From the linguistic history of marijuana to the origins of nonsense, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Language-Lover’s Lexipedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a must-read for anyone who revels in the beauty, humor, and sheer weirdness of language.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\" style=\"opacity: 1; display: block;\"\u003ecollapse_prompt\":\"Read less\"}\"\u0026gt;\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-extender-expand\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-expander-prompt\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avid Reader Press \/ Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50214293405981,"sku":"9781668098844","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5692\/5213\/files\/9781668098844.jpg?v=1754063839","url":"https:\/\/bookdelico.com\/products\/language-lovers-lexipedia-an-a-z-of-linguistic-curiosities","provider":"Book Delico ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}