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Lost in Translation: The English language taken hostage at home and abroad

Hardback

Main Details

Title Lost in Translation: The English language taken hostage at home and abroad
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris Stone
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 162
Category/GenreSlang and dialect humour
ISBN/Barcode 9781907554551
ClassificationsDewey:428.00207
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Portico
Publication Date 7 June 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Lost in Translation is 140 wacky, weird and wonderful snapshots of the English language being abused abroad and at home. Whether it's dodgy grammar, bad spellings or just plain old terrible translations, Lost in Translation demonstrates how the world's favourite language is treated when it goes on holiday. From hilarious street signs to dreadful translations to an assortment of wonderful unintentional wordplay, this book will make you laugh out loud ... and remind you to always use spellcheck! Word count: 5,000

Author Biography

Chris Stone is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience in publishing. He has commissioned and edited books on a huge array of subjects from Uboats to David Beckham; as an author he specialises in humour, pop culture and sport. He lives in Kent.