Word Watching: How to Break into the Dictionary [Paperback]

Alex Horne (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Virgin Books (Feb 16 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1905264615
ISBN-13: 978-1905264612
Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 2.4 x 21.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 340 g

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Product Description

The Oxford English Dictionary required Alex Horne to prove that his made-up words were being widely used before it would insert them into its venerable publication. Find out if any of Alex’s words make it into the OED in this delightful and entertaining book.

About the Author

Alex Horne is a stand-up comedian, nominated in 2003 for the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is the author of Birdwatchingwatching, based on his show Birdwatching, which appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe. His follow-up show, Wordwatching, also appeared at the festival.