A Compendium of Collective Nouns

A Compendium of Collective Nouns
Authors
Woop-Studios
Publisher
Chronicle Books (CA)
Tags
reference
ISBN
9781452129525
Date
2013-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Size
201.70 MB
Lang
en
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This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.