| The Dictionary of Wordplay Contributor(s): Morice, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 0915924978 ISBN-13: 9780915924974 Publisher: Teachers & Writers Collaborative OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: Cultural Writing. Reference. "The Dictionary of Wordplay" is the first dictionary of wordplay ever. Poet Dave Morice, author of The Adventures of Dr. Alphabet and Alphabet Avenue and longtime editor of the Kickshaws column of Word Ways magazine, is uniquely qualified to show us the whole spectrum of the expansive field of wordplay. The book ranges from literary forms such as the acrostic and the Exqusite Corpse to well-known wordplay genres such as palindromes, spoonerisms, anagrams, and beyond. An invaluable reference for writers, teachers, students, linguists, and anyone who loves language, "The Dictionary of Wordplay" is also an endlessly enjoyable read. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Dictionaries - Games & Activities | Word & Word Search |
| Dewey: 793.734 |
| LCCN: 00067621 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.05" W x 8.97" (1.11 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This marvelous reference guide should be at the side of every writer; it's the first wordplay dictionary ever Concepts like "exquisite corpse," "kangaroo word," and "Jabberwocky," which frequently appear in contemporary writings, are defined here, with examples. More than 1,234 entries are in this book. |