A compendium of collective nouns
Subtitle: from an armory of aardvarks to a zeal of zebras
By: by Mark Faulkner, Eduardo Lima Filho, Harriet Logan, and Miraphora Mina of Woop Studios ; text by Jay Sacher
Contributors: Woop Studios
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9781452108230
Subjects: Comparative and general Grammar; Terms and phrases; Words in art; Collective nouns; Woop Studios; Miscellanea; English language
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and indexes.