Items related to Ounce, Dice, Trice
Synopsis
A collection of old and new words, including those to be said in singing moods, words for times of day, and rude names for nitwits. Defines such words as gongoozler, tantony, and cosse.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Enough curiosities here to tantalise even the most hardened gongoozler. (London Review of Books)
This mad exporation of words is weirdly addictive and Ben Shahn's etchings make it even more appealing. (Junior)
About the Author
Alastair Reid is a poet, translator, essayist, and scholar of Latin American literature. He joined the staff of The New Yorker in 1959 and has translated works by Pablo Neruda and Jorge Luis Borges. Among his many books for children are A Balloon for a Blunderbuss, I Keep Changing, Millionaires, Supposing, and Ounce Dice Trice (published by the New York Review Children's Collection). In 2008 he published two career-spanning collections of work, Inside Out: Selected Poetry and Translations and Outside In: Selected Prose. He lives in New York.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0810936550
- ISBN 13 9780810936553
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorShahn Ben
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 8.53
Shipping:
£ 4.13
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 13250455-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0810936550I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_413384006
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 4-0810936550-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With very good dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # mon0000175263
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some very light handling, in a mylar cover. 4to. 57pp. Seller Inventory # NOWreiOD
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. A collection of old and new words features words to be said in singing moods, words for times of day, and rude names for nitwits, and defines such words as gongoozler, tantony, and cosse. Seller Inventory # SONG0810936550
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: Tiber Books, Cockeysville, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. . . . . Large 8vo, hardcover. New. Covers and contents crisp, clean - no wear inside or out. Childrens, Illustrated, Juvenile, Literature, 0810936550. Seller Inventory # 1231206.07
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Ounce, Dice, Trice
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. 1991; New York; gray illustrated glossy paper dust jacket with black titles; dust jacket is in like new condition; Interior is clean and unmarked; 4to,9 3/4" to 12" tall; not paginated; Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book. Seller Inventory # SKU1158264
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Ounce Dice Trice
Published by
Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1991
ISBN 10: 0810936550
ISBN 13: 9780810936553
Used
Hardcover
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shahn, Ben (illustrator). Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Light shelf wear to the jacket, and spine is slightly cocked. Pages are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. Used. Seller Inventory # 541318
Quantity: 1 available