Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras - Hardcover

Woop Studios

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1452108234 ISBN 13: 9781452108230

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2013

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Author:

Woop Studios was founded in June 2010 by Miraphora Mina, Eduardo Lima, Mark Faulkner, and Harriet Logan. Their main output are the wildly popular collective nouns prints which also grace the pages of the celebrated children’s book A Zeal of Zebras. As MinaLima Design, Mira and Eduardo have spent the last decade working as graphic designers on the Harry Potter film franchise. They designed the Marauder's Map, The Daily Prophet, and the invitation to the Yule ball.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1452108234
• ISBN 13: 9781452108230
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236